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Here are some basic recipes for homemade pet treats. The ingredients can be found at any grocery store, except the brewer's yeast, which can be found at most health food stores. The addition of Brewer's yeast will add essential fatty acids and B-complex vitamins needed for a glossy coat. It is also known for its ability to control fleas. At this point there are two recipes for dog treats and two for cats.
Basic Dog Biscuits
1 package dry yeast
1 tablespoon milk 3 1/2 cups unbleached flour 2 cups cracked wheat -- or wheat germ 1/4 cup warm water 1 egg 1 cup rye flour 2 cups whole-wheat flour 1/2 cup dry milk 1 pint chicken stock 1 teaspoon salt -- optional Beat egg with 1 tablespoon milk. Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Add to chicken stock. Combine all dry ingredients. Add chicken stock mixture. Knead on a floured surface for about 3 minutes, working into a stiff dough. Roll out to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Cut into bars or with a cookie cutter. Brush with egg/milk wash and place on cookie sheets. Bake in 300 degree oven for about 45 minutes. Turn off heat and leave biscuits in oven overnight. Makes 4 to 5 dozen bars Flea Hater's Dog Biscuits
Brewers yeast is a natural anti-flea remedy. 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup wheat germ 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil 1/4 cup brewer’s yeast (available at health-food stores) 1 clove garlic, chopped medium 1/2 cup chicken stock plus 3 tablespoons for basting 1. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Mix flour, wheat germ, brewer’s yeast, and salt together in a medium bowl. In a mixing bowl, combine oil and garlic. Alternately add 1/2 cup chicken stock and flour mixture in 3 parts; mix until well combined. Knead about 2 minutes by hand on floured surface; dough will be sticky.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out about 3/8 inch thick. Cut out bone shapes; place on prepared baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes, rotate baking sheet, and baste with remaining 3 tablespoons chicken stock. Bake 10 minutes longer. Turn off oven, leaving oven door closed. Leave pan in oven for 1 1/2 hours longer
Makes about 5 dozen bone biscuits Kittie's Homemade Treats
In a blender or processor whirl chicken, egg and broth until smooth. Scrape into bowl. Add cornmeal and 1/2 cup flour, stir until moistened. Cover dough and refrigerate at least 2 hrs. Then roll out 1/4 in thick on lightly floured board. Cut into 1/2 in squares or triangles. Scatter on 3 greased 12 x 15 baking sheets. Bake at 350 until golden (about 15 min.) Remove from oven, let cool. Refrigerate airtight up to 2 weeks, freeze for longer storage. Makes about 3 cups. 1-1/2 cups cooked chicken or turkey
1 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 large egg 2 tablespoon chicken broth
Basic Cat Treats
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup soy flour 2 tablespoons Butter 1/3 cup dry milk 1 Egg (slightly beaten) 1 teaspoon catnip 1/3 cup water 2 tablespoons wheat germ 1 tablespoon unsulfured molasses Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a medium sized mixing bowl, mix together the wheat flour, wheat germ, soy flour, dry milk and catnip. Add the water, butter, egg and molasses and mix well. Form the dough into a disk and using a rolling pin, roll the dough out on a floured surface. Cut the dough into small pieces with either a sharp knife or small biscuit cutter. Place on a well-greased cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Store in an airtight container. Note: You could also add 1/4 cup of brewer's yeast to this recipe for your cats flea and nutrition needs. Bake-A-Dog-A-Bone! |
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