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Aeowyn’sDogTreats EcoLifestyleAndHome
TwelveMonthsofAeowyn’sFavoriteDogTreatRecipes
CreatedbyDianneMcKenzie
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EcoLifestyleAndHome
Aeowyn’sDogTreats
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DedicationQuotesIenjoyreadingwhatothershavewrittenaboutdogsandourrelationshipwiththem.Herearesomeofmyfavoritequotes:
“Foralltheybringtoourpartnerships,wewanttoacknowledgethebeloveddogswhohavebecometosomanyofus,ourfamilies,ourfriends,ourteachersandourhealers.Wehonorthem;fortheirplayfulnessandjoy,fortheirnurturinganddevotion,fortheirpatienceandforgiveness,fortheopportunitytostepoutsideourselvesandexplorethroughtheireyesallthattheworldhastooffer,fromaperspectiveoflivinginthesimple,butperfectpresentmoment.Wegiveourdeepestgratitude.Strivingtocomeclosertoourcommongroundwithallanimals,wecommitourselvestoriseaboveourownself-interest.Recognizingwhothesepreciousbeingare,shiftsourperceptionfromthatofhavingdominionorcontroloverourkin,tothatofhavingtheprivilegeofbeingentrustedwithservingandreveringthemthroughtheeverydayactionofourlives,withrespectandresponsibility,withjusticeandprotection,withbalanceandattention,withlightheartsanddeeplove.Inshort,wecelebratetheserelationshipsforthelovewebringintoeachotherslives,whichgeneratesthehealingwebestowupononeanother,aswewalktogetheronthepathtowardwholeness.”-FromBodyWorkforDogsbyLynnVaughan&DeborahJones"Itiswithdogsthatwepermitourselvesfeelingsofthedeepestjoyandthedeepestsorrow.Dogsarenotourwholelives,buttheymakeourliveswhole."-RogerCaras
"Adogistheonlythingonearththatlovesyoumorethanheloveshimself."-JoshBillings
“Ithinkdogsarethemostamazingcreatures;theygiveunconditionallove.Forme,theyaretherolemodelforbeingalive.”-GildaRadner
“Dogsareminorangels.Theyloveunconditionally,forgiveimmediately,arethetruestoffriends,willingtodoanythingthatmakesushappy.”-JonathanCarroll
“EverythingIknow,Ilearnedfromdogs.”-NoraRoberts
“Dogscomeintoourlivestoteachusaboutlove....theydeparttoteachusaboutloss.Anewdogneverreplacesanolddog;itmerelyexpandstheheart.Ifyouhavelovedmanydogs,yourheartisverybig.”-EricaJong
"Dogshavegivenustheirabsoluteall.Wearethecenteroftheiruniverse.Wearethefocusoftheirloveandfaithandtrust.Theyserveusinreturnforscraps.Itiswithoutadoubtthebestdealmanhasevermade."-RogerCaras
“Ifadogwastheteacher,youwouldlearn:Whenlovedonescomehome,alwaysruntogreetthem.Neverpassuptheopportunitytogoforajoyride.Run,rompandplaydaily.Avoidbitingwhenasimplegrowlwilldo.Whenyou'rehappy,dancearoundandwagyourentirebody.Whensomeoneishavingabaddaybesilent,sitclosebyandnuzzlethemgently.”
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TableofContentsAeowyn’sDogTreats…………………………………………………………………….......................... 1
Dedication…………………………………………………………………….......................................... 2
TableofContents……………………………………………………………………............................... 3-4
AboutAeowyn…………………………………………………………………….................................... 5
AboutDianne……………………………………………………………………..................................... 6
DogTreatStorage……………………………………………………………………............................... 7
EquipmentList…………………………………………………………………….................................... 8
IngredientList……………………………………………………………………..................................... 9
HealthyFruits&Veggies…………………………………………………………………….................... 10
BlackstrapMolasses………………………………………………….............................................. 11
HealthyIngredientstoAdd……………………………………………………………………................ 12
TheProcess……………………………………………………………………........................................ 13
PhotosoftheProcess……………………………………………………………………......................... 14
PhotosofAeowynPreparingForTasteTesting…………………………………………………….. 15
OatmealCheeseTreatCrisps……………………………………………………………………............. 16
BananaYamTreatCrisps…………………………………………………………………….................... 17
TofuCrisps…………………………………………………………………….......................................... 18
PumpkinOatmealTreats…………………………………………………………………….................... 19
CarrotCheeseDogTreats……………………………………………………………………................... 20
BananaPeanutButterTreats……………………………………………………………………............. 21
PumpkinBananaTreats……………………………………………………………………...................... 22
AppleSauceCarrotTreats…………………………………………………………………….................. 23
BlueberryPumpkinTreats…………………………………………………………………….................. 24
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TableofContentsPumpkinAppleTreats……………………………………………………………………........................ 25
PumpkinZucchiniCarrotTreats……………………………………………………………………......... 26
SweetPotatoCranberryTreatCrisps……………………………………………………………………. 27
BonusTreats#1–PumpkinAlmondButterTreats……………………………………………….. 28
BonusTreats#2–YamCashewButterDriedBlueberryTreats……………………………… 29
PoisonousFoodstoAvoid…………………………………………………………………….................. 30-32
Credits,Acknowledgements,LinksandResources………………………………………………… 33
©Copyright2018byDianneMcKenzie.AllRightsreserved.
DisclaimerIamnotadognutritionistorveterinarian.Ifyouhavehealthconcernsaboutyourdog'sdiet,pleaseconsultyourveterinarian.Somedogshavedietarysensitivityorallergiestocertainfoodssuchasdairy,corn,peanuts,wheatandotheringredients.Youcansubstitutericeoroatflourinanyoftherecipes.Youcanalsosubstitutealmondbutterforpeanutbutter,ifyourdogissensitivetopeanutsoruseanotherrecipethatdoesnotincludenutbutters.Thetreatsinthisbookletaremeantasanadditiontoyourdog’sregulardietandshouldnotreplaceabalanceddiet.FeelfreetoexperimentwithAeowyn'sDogTreatrecipeingredients.Usetheratiotodryingredientstomoistingredientsasaguidewhensubstitutinganingredient.Readthepagesthatdiscusstreatstorage,equipmentlist,ingredientlist,healthyfoods,healthyingredientstoaddandfoodstoavoidformoredetailedinformation.Havefun&enjoytheprocess!
~Dianne,Aeowyn’sguardian
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AboutAeowynStandardPoodle,ServiceDog,CFOAeowynisour14yearoldapricotstandardpoodle,retiredservicedog,CometStudiosvisionary,realestateofficereceptionistandCFO(ChiefFunOfficer).
AquoteaboutAeowynfromherwebpage:
Iam...
• aninquirerofallthingsnew,embracingeverythingrelatedtofood
• anidealistwholovestodream• anobserverofallthingsthatmove• inquisitive,adventurousandpersistentwhen
learningsomethingnew• affectionate,lovingandcuddlywithmy2
favoritehumans• tenaciousatfindingallmyfavoritestuffed
animals,andIobstinatelyrefusetoputthemaway
• enthusiastic,energeticandexuberantinagility
Aeowynistheinspirationforthisdogtreatrecipebook.Herenthusiasmandherkeenintenseinterestwhilewecook,hasgreatlyencouragedourrecipedevelopment.Whileshelovestowatchuscook,shepreferstotastetesteverything.Wehaveconfinedhertastetestingtovegetables,fruitsanddogtreats.Sheprefersnottosharehertreatsorhertoys,beingthatsheisour“only”dog.
“Theparchmentpapermakestherollingeasy,withnomess.Cuttingthecrispswiththepizzacutterissuperfast,whichmeansIcaneatthetreatssooner.Ieatthewholebatchwithinamonthintimeforthenextmonth’srealestatenewsletter’snewrecipe.”–Aeowyn
VisitAeowyn’swebpage:about.me/aeowyn
Aeowyn’sportraitsonthispagebyphotographerGingerRussell
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AboutDianneIwriteamonthlyrealestatenewsletterformyclients,“EcoLifestyleandHome.”Oneofthemonthlyfeaturedarticlesis“Aeowyn’sDogTreats”,arecipeofthemonth.Ihavecreateddifferentdogtreatrecipeseachmonthandafteroverayearandahalfofnewsletters,IdecidedIshoulddosomethingwithmycollectionofrecipes,hencethisbooklet.
Whydogtreatrecipes?
Well,likemanyofus,Ihaveaverybusyschedule.Iwantedtomakehealthydogtreatsthatwerealsoeasyandfasttomake,andsafetoeat.Afterlot’sofresearchoningredients,Irealizedthatevenhomemadetreatscancontainharmfulingredientssuchassugar,salt,nutmegetc.ManyotherhomemadedogtreatrecipesalsorequiredmoretimethanIwantedtospend.
Sincemytimetodevotetocookingislimited,Ineededtofindamethodthatwouldbefast,efficientandeasy.Mostdogtreatrecipesusecutecookiecuttersthatrequireseveralstepsinre-rollingoutthedough,whichrequiresmoretimethanIwantedtodevote.ThetechniqueIuseforcuttingthedogtreatsisveryefficient.
Rollingthedoughbetweenlayersofparchmentpaperandusingarulerandpizzacuttertocutthedoughintolittlesquarestakeslessthan3minutesperbakingtray.Thewholeprocessofmakingthecookies,notcountingbakingislessthan15minutesfromassemblingtheingredientstorollingoutthedoughontothecookiesheet,cuttingintoacheckerboardpattern.Whilethedogtreatsdonotlookcute,theyarebitesize,theytastegoodandAeowynlovesthem.OnceamonthImakeabatchofdogtreats.Ittakesmelongertoresearchtheingredientsandproportions,thanactuallymakingthetreats.
Intherealestatenewsletter,“EcoLifestyleandHome”,IwillbepublishingmoredogtreatrecipesforAeowyn.
AeowynandJohn.Don’ttheylookrelated?It’sofficial,wearecompletelysmittenwithher.Sheisourbestfriend,teacher,&guardianspirit.Thelove
weshareforeverbindsourheartstogether.
Dianne&Aeowyn.Aeowynhasbeentrainedasaservicedog.Aeowynlovesme(Ifeedher,batheand
groomher).ButsheadoresmyhusbandJohn.
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DogTreatStorageIngeneralyoushouldstoredogtreatsthesamewayyouwouldwithhomemadecookiesforhumans.Dogtreatsmaymoldorspoilmuchfasterinhumidorveryhotclimates.
Sincehealthydogtreatshavenopreservatives,itisimportanttomakesurethecookiesarecrispanddry.Softercookieswillnotlastaslong.Freshfruitswillmoldsoonerthandriedfruits.Storeyourhomemadedogbiscuitsinair-tightcanisters.Andforlongerstorageintherefrigerator,puttheminanair-tightglasssealedcontainers.
• Ifleftoutsideinacoolenvironment,hardcookiescanlastupto2weeks,although1weekispreferred.
• Ifleftintherefrigerator,theywilllastapproximately1month.
• Ifitwilltakesometimeforyourdog(s)toeatallthetreatsup,itisagoodideatofreezeanythatwillnotbeeatenwithinareasonablyshorttime.Orgiveextrasawaytodogfriendswhenfreshlybaked.
Makesuretocheckforpossiblespoilagebeforefeedingtoyourdogs.
AlltherecipesinthisbooklethavebeencarefullyresearchedandhavebeentastetestedbyourstandardpoodleAeowynandhervariousdogfriends.However,somedogsareintoleranttoparticularfoods.
Itisimportanttoasktheadviceofyourveterinarianbeforefeedingyourdoganyhomemadefood.Therecipesareintendedforspecialoccasionstreats.Theyaremeantasanadditiontoyourdogsregulardietandshouldnotreplaceabalanceddiet.
Aeowynsnoopervisesthewholeprocessofmakingherdogtreats.Shesitspatientlywaitingherturntotastetestthenewtreatrecipe.BothJohnandIalsotastetesteachrecipe.Wefeelthedogtreatsneedsalt,iftheyweretobeeatenbyhumans.Butsincethesedogtreatsareintendedfordogsonly,theylacksalt,sugarandotherharmfulingredientstodogs.
SofarAeowynhasneverrejectedarecipe.Herfavoritetreatistheoneshejustate.Eachbatchmustbetastetestedpriortoplacingtheminstoragecontainers,whicharethenstrategicallyplacedaroundthehouse&office,readytodisperseforrewardinggooddogbehavior.
”Ieatthemallup,soweneverhavetoworryaboutspoilage.Greatforgiftgivingtomydogfriends,ifthereareanyleftover…andifIfeellikesharing,whichisnotmyfirstchoice.”~Aeowyn
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EquipmentThefollowingequipmentisusedformakingAeowyn’sdogtreats:
largemixingbowlsmeasuringcupsmeasuringspoonsmixingspoonsrollingpinpizzacutterparchmentpaperplasticrulerkitchentimer2-4insulatedbakingsheettrays(2isessential)glassstoragecontainers(3quartsapproximately)4storagetins(placedaroundhome&office4-16oz.)zip-lockbagsforgiftgiving
CookingTemperature:350˚F.Soft15-20minutes,hard25-40minutesapproximately.Checkfrequently.
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IngredientsIUseIkeepalotofthefollowingingredientsinstock.SowhenIaminspiredtomakedogtreatsonceamonth,usuallyeverythingisinthepantry.
Grains
flour(allpurpose)riceflour(glutenfree)wheatflourquinoaflour(glutenfree)almondflour(glutenfree)barleyflourbuckwheatflour(glutenfree)wheatgermrolledoats,uncookedoatmealoatbrancornmeal(usesmallquantitiesassomedogsareallergic)cookedwhiteorbrownrice(brownriceishealthier)amaranth(glutenfree)
Seeds
sunflowerseedssesameseedsflaxseedspumpkinseedswheatgerm
Fruits
driedapples(nosugaradded)driedblueberries(nosugaradded)driedcranberries(nosugaradded)applesauce(nosugaradded)bananas
Vegetables
asparagusbroccolicarrotsgratedzucchinigratedsweetpotatoesyams
Thereareotherhealthyingredients.Butwhatislistedherehasbeentaste-testedbyAeowynandhasherpawofapproval!
OtherIngredients
cannedpumpkin(nospicesorsugar)peanutbuttersmoothorcrunchy(nosalt)almondbutter(nosalt)cashewbutter(nosalt)chickenbroth(noonions,garlicorsalt)wheatgrasspowder
Spices&Herbs
cinnamongingerparsley
Oils
oliveoilcoconutoil
Cheese&Dairy
mozzarellacheese(grated)parmesancheese(grated)cheddarcheese(grated)plainyogurtgreekyogurt
Ingredientscanbepurchasedatmostgrocerystores.Organicingredientsareagreatchoice.
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HealthyFruits&Veggies
GoodFruits(fresh,driedorfrozen)apple(notseeds)bananasberries:blueberries,blackberries,strawberriescoconutcranberriesmelonsraspberries
Caninedigestivesystemscan’tbreakdownwholerawvegetablesverywell,sotheyshouldbepuréed,cookedorsteamed,whenpossible.
GoodVeggies
acornsquash(allwintersquash+pumpkin)alfalfasprouts(smallamount)asparagusbeetsbellpepper(allcolors)broccolicabbagecarrotscauliflowercollardscucumbergreenbeans(lightlycooked)kalelettuces(noticeberg,hardtodigest)spinachsweetpotatoes,bakedpotatoessummersquash(yellow&zucchini)
Homemadedogfoodrequiresbalancednutrition,moresothanhomemadedogtreats.Personally,Ihavechosentoconcentrateonmakingdogtreatsandnotonmakingdogfood,asdogfoodrequiresmoretime,knowledgeandcommitmentthanIamreadytomake.
SafeFoodsThetreatsinthisbookletaremeantasanadditiontoyourdog’sregulardietandshouldnotreplaceabalanceddiet.Awell-designeddogfoodrecipegivesyourdogallthenutrientsitneedsforanactiveandhealthylife.Doyourresearchbeforestartingyourdogonahomemadediet.Makinghomemadedogfoodrequiresmoretimeandmoreknowledgetocreateabalanceddiet.
LeanMeatsMostdogstolerateeatingleancutsofmeatcookedorwithrawfooddiet.Removeallvisiblefat,includingtheskinonpoultryanddonotfeedbones.
SomeFreshFruitsSlicesofapples,oranges,bananas,andwatermelonmaketastytreatsforyourdog.Removeanyseedsfirst.
SomeVegetablesYourdogcanhaveahealthysnackofcarrotsticks,greenbeans,cucumberslices,orzucchinislices.AplainbakedpotatoisalsoOK.Donottoletyourdogeatanyrawpotatoesoranypotatoplantsitmighthaveaccesstoinyourgarden.
CookedBrownRiceAservingofcookedplainbrownricewithsomeboiledchickencansometimesprovidewelcomerelieffromgastrointestinalupset.
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BlackstrapMolassesForDogsBlackstrapmolasses,richinironandBvitamins,isanadditiontohomemadedogtreats.Manydogownersevenclaimthatithelpsdogarthritis,anemiaanddiabetes.
Blackstrapisaby-productofthesugarindustry.Itisthedarkliquidthatisleftafterthesugarhasbeenremovedfromthesugarcane.Thesugaristhemainproductandisdepletedofitsvitaminsandminerals,andtheblackstrapisfullofthem!
Oftenusedasadogfoodingredientoradogtreatingredient,blackstrapimprovesbothtasteandnutritionalvalue.
Combiningblackstrapwithwheatgermorbrewers’yeastmakesthetreatevenhealthierforyourdog!Thisfoodishealthyenoughforyourdog,tobeconsideredadogfoodsupplement.
Mostcommonly,blackstrapmolassesisusedfordogsthatsufferfrom:
• Arthritis–Itcontainsaningredient,thewulzenfactorthatcureswriststiffnessinhumans,musculardystrophy,andarthritis,accordingtoDr.MichaelSharon,authorofCompleteNutrition.
• Anemia–Blackstrapisveryhighiniron,thatiseasilyassimilated.Butitdoesnotcauseconstipation,likemanyotherhighironremedies.
• Skinconditions
• Aging–manysaythatitrestoreshaircolor
Themainingredientsinthismolasses:
• Iron,Copperandzinc
• FolateandBVitamins–healthyredbloodcellproduction
• Magnesiumandcalcium–healthybonesandnervoussystemandahealthyheart
• Manganese–fightsfreeradicals,stabilizesbloodsugarandutilizesfattyacids
Irarelymaketreatswithmolasses,asInoticethatthemolassesseemstoeatthroughthestoragetins.IamconcernedabouttheeffectsonAeowyn’steeth.AsachildIwasanemicandwasfedatablespoonofmolassesdaily.Itrottedmybabyteeth,henceIamoverlycautious.Aeowynwilleatanything,assheisnotafinickyeater.Ifyourdogispicky,tryadding1tablespoonofblackstrapmolassestoarecipeandseeifitimprovesafinickydog’spreference.Trybrushingthedog’steeth.
Therearedifferentkindsofmolasses:
UnsulphuredBlackstrapMolasses
Thisisthekindthatyouwanttouseinyourdog’shomemadedogtreatsandfood.Ithasnotbeentreatedwithchemicals,andisinitsmostnaturalform.Itisalsothehealthiestandmostnutritiousformofmolasses.
Lightmolasses
SometimesknownasGrandma'sMolasses(whichisabrandcommonlyfoundinyourlocalgrocerystore),thismolasseshasmoresugarinitthanblackstrapdoes.
Darkmolasses
ThismolassesisbetterforyouandyourdogthanGrandma’s;however,itmaybesulphured(processedwithsulphur,achemicalelement)anditisnotaspureasblackstrap.
Therecipesinthisbookletdonotusemolasses.Youarewelcometoaddittoyourdogtreats.
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HealthyIngredientstoAddtoYourDogTreatsChiaChiaisanancientseedand“superfood”.Chiahasmorethanthreetimestheamountofomega-3fattyacidsassalmon.Itishighinfiber,promotinghealthybowelmovements,aidinginconstipationwoes,andpromotingweightloss.Itcontainsloadsofiron,magnesium,andcalcium(morethanwholemilk!),aswellasphosphorus,potassium,copper,iron,andzinc.Plus,itkeepswell(unlikeflaxseed)andhasnotaste/odor.Add1/8teaspoongroundchiadailyforevery10poundsofyourdog’sbodyweight.Iadd1tablespoontomanyofthetreatrecipes.
CoconutOilCoconutoilspeedshealing,improvesskin,coat,anddigestion,andhelpswithallergies.Itsupportshealthyimmuneresponseandhasananti-inflammatoryeffect.Coconutoil’smedium-chainfattyacidshavebeenshowntoimprovebrainfunctionanddecreasetheamyloidproteinbuildupthatnegativelyaffectsbrainhealthinolderdogs.Startbygiving1/8teaspoonforevery10poundsofbodyweightdaily.Iuseitinthedogtreatrecipeswhenitcallsforoliveoil.
FlaxSeed&FlaxSeedOilFlaxseed,eithergroundoroil,isagoodsourceofomega-3fattyacids,greatforskin,coat,andawholelotmore.Additionally,flaxseed(asopposedtoflaxseedoil)isasourceoffiber.Flaxseedsaretasteless.Wholeflaxseedsarebestifgroundrightbeforefeedingasthistypeoffatcangorancidquickly;besuretostoretheoilorseedsinthefridgeinanair-tightdarkcontainer.Flaxseedoilisamoreconcentratedformofomega-3fattyacidswithoutthefiber.Keeptheoilrefrigerated.Iadd1tablespoontomanyofthedogtreatrecipes.Ialsoadd1tablespoonofflaxseedoiltoAeowyn’sfoodonceaday.Icanfeel&seethedifferenceinhercoat.HerfurissofterandsilkierwhenIuseitdaily.IfIrunoutIcanfeelthedifferenceinjustafewdays!
FishOilTheomega-3fattyacidsfoundinfishoilaregoodforallmanyailments,frompoorskinandcoathealthtocancer.Theyplayanimportantroleinanycancerfightingregimenduetotheiranti-inflammatoryproperties.Omega-3’salsopromotehealthycells,joints,andimmunesystemfunction,aswellascardiovascularfunction,brainhealth,andnormaleyefunction.IaddafishoilpilltoAeowyn’sfooddaily.
Turmeric/CurcuminTurmeric/curcuminhasbeenshowntoactinanumberofwaystopreventthegrowthorspreadofcancercellsformanydifferenttypesofcancer.Itworksasananti-inflammatory,asanantioxidant,andbyencouragingcancercelldeath.Despitethebrightyellowcolor,ithasverylittleflavororodor.Tryadding1/8ofateaspoondailyforevery10poundsofyourdog’sbodyweight.
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TheProcess1. Preheattheovento350˚F.2. Assemblealltheingredientsforthe
recipe.3. Assembletheequipmentlistedfrom
theequipmentpage.4. Mixthedryingredientsinonelarge
bowl(spices,seeds,flouretc.).5. Mixthewetingredientsinanother
bowl(ie:applesauce,pumpkin,gratedvegetables,gratedcheese,etc.).
6. Combinethebowlsofingredientsandmixuntilthoroughlycombined.Youmayneedtomixthefinalcombinationswithyourhands.
7. Addmoreliquidorflour,ifneeded.8. Divideinto4balls.
Rollouteachdoughballbetweenparchmentpaper,1/8-1/16”consistentthicknessinrectangularshapetofitbakingsheet.Discardtopparchmentpaper&saveparchmentpaperforthenextbakingtray.Usepizzacuttertocutthedoughintwodirections,creating1”x1”postagestampsizesquares.Usearulertohelpcutstraightlines.
Thispizzacuttingtechniquemakestheprocesssuperfast.Nore-rolling,cuttingshapesandre-rolling,astherearenowastescraps.Sinceyourdogdoesnotcarewhatcuteshapethetreatismadein,thispizzacuttingtechniqueisanamazingtimesaver.Highly-decoratedfancytreatsmadewithcookiecuttersarenotpartofthisrecipebooklet.Whiletheycanlookinvitingforushumans,Aeowynhasproventomethatsheonlycaresifshegetstoeatthem,nomatterwhattheylooklike.Andsincemytimeislimited,Ihaveoptedforquick,simpleandeasy.
Transferrectangularshapeddoughwiththebottomparchmentpapertobakingsheet.Donotmovethesquares—leavetheminplaceontheparchmentpaperandplaceonbakingsheet.
Baketimevaries:25minutes,slightlybrownforchewytreats(theyaremoreperishableifcookedless).Forcrispytreats,bake30-45minutes.Watchcarefully.Removefromovenandimmediatelyremoveparchmentpaper.Cooltreatsbeforetastetesting.Seeeachrecipeforindividualcookinginstructions.
Theserecipesuse4bakingsheet/trays.Allthetreatsarechewyorcrunchydependinghowlongyoubakethem.Thetreatsareverytasty,astastetestedbyAeowyn,Johnandmyself.Eachrecipemakesenoughtreatstofill3quartstoragecontainers.Keepsmallamountoftreatsatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerforupto1weekandremainingtreatsinanairtightcontainerintherefrigeratorupto4weeks.
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Mixingthedryingredients. Mixinggratedzucchini,carrotsandparsley.
Combiningthedry&moistingredients. Rollingthedoughoutbetweenparchmentpapers.
Cuttingthelineswithpizzacutter.Usearuler! Glassstoragecontainerwithbakeddogtreats.
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Aeowynpatientlywaitstostarthertastetesting.
Aeowynsitswaitingtotastetestherdogtreats.She“snoopervises”thewholeprocessfromstarttofinish.Shetestseverybatchafterthetreatsareremovedfromtheovenandcooled.Sofarshehasneverrejectedarecipe.Herfavoritetreatistheoneshejustate.Posingwithhertreatsistheleastfavoritepartoftheprocess,assheisanticipatingeatingallofthematonce.Shecangetratherboredwiththephotoshootsunlesssheisrewardedforherpatience.Sheisnotfondofseeinghertreatswrappedupinthesmallgive-awaytreatbags,assharinghertreatsisnothermostfavoritethingtodo,beingthatsheisour“only”dog.
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OatmealCheeseTreatCrispsIngredients:• 1cuprolledoats,uncooked• 1cupwheatgerm• 1/2cuppowderedmilk• 1cupcornmeal(blueifyoulike)• 3cupsflour:wholewheatflour,
riceflour,oralmondflour,etc.• 1-1/2–1-3/4cuporganicbeef
orchickenbroth• 4ounces(1cup)grated
parmesancheese• 1egg,beaten• 1/3cupcoconutoiloroliveoil
*Parchmentpaper&rollingpinforrollingoutthedough
o *Pizzacutter&ruler
o Adogto“snoopervise”*“Theparchmentpapermakestherollingeasy,withnomess&cuttingthecrispswiththepizzacutterissuperfast,whichmeansIcaneatthetreatssooner.”
Method:1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Mixdryingredientsinabowl.Beategg,addinoliveoil&add
cheese.Mixallingredientsuntilthoroughlycombined.Addbrothtocombinetheingredients.Addmoreliquidifneeded.Divideinto4balls.Chillthedoughforafewhours.
3. Rolloutdoughballbetweenparchmentpaper,1/8”consistentthicknessinrectangularshapetofitbakingsheet.Discardtopparchmentpaper.Transferrectangularshapeddoughwiththebottomparchmentpapertobakingsheet.Usepizzacutertocutdoughinparallelstripstocreateacheckerboardof1”squares.
4. Bake35minutesuntilnolongersoft,slightlybrown,notburnt.Thecrispsshouldbecrunchy.Ifyoupreferasoftertreat,bakefor25minutes.Removefromovenandcool.
Thesetreatsareabitthickerthanthethincrisps&areverytasty.Somedogscannottoleratedairy.Recipemakesenoughtreatstofilla3quartstoragecontainerwithsometosharewithdogfriends.Youcankeepthedogtreatcrispsupto1weekatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerorintherefrigeratorforupto4weeks.Aeowyn-“Thesetreatcrispstastegreatafterarompinthesnow!”
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Banana&YamTreatCrispsTemptingbanana&yamsarecombinedwithsweetcinnamon,nutritiousriceflour,oatmeal,wheatgerm,sunflowerseeds&sesameseeds.
Ingredients:
• 2cupsriceflour• 1cuprolledoats,uncooked• 1cupwheatgerm• 4tablespoonsfinelychopped
rawsunflowerseeds• 2tablespoonsgroundsesame
seeds• 1teaspooncinnamon• 1ripemediumbanana• 2yams,cooked• 1cupchickenbroth• 1tablespooncoconutoil
*Parchmentpaper&rollingpinforrollingoutthedough
o *Pizzacutter&ruler
o Adogtosnoopervise
Method:1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Mixdryingredientsinabowl.Inasmallerbowlmashthebanana
&cookedyams,addinoliveoil&chickenbroth.Mixallingredientsuntilthoroughlycombined,kneadingwithhands.Addmoreliquidifneeded.Divideinto4balls.
3. Rolloutdoughballbetweenparchmentpaper,1/8”consistentthicknessinrectangularshapetofitbakingsheet.Discardtopparchmentpaper,usefornextbakingtray.Transferrectangularshapeddoughwiththebottomparchmentpapertobakingsheet.Usepizzacutertocutdogtreatsin1”checkerboardpattern.Usearulertohelpcutstraightlines.
4. Bake25-30minutesslightlybrown,notburnt.Thecrispsarechewierthanothercrisps.Ifyoupreferasoftertreat,bakefor15-20minutes.Removefromovenandcool.
Thisrecipeuses4bakingsheet/trays.Thesetreatsareasoftthintreat&areverytasty.Recipemakesenoughtreatstofillalittlemorethan3quartstoragecontainerwithsometosharewithdogfriends&keepintinsaroundthehouse.Youcankeepthedogtreatcrispsupto1weekatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerorinanairtightcontainerintherefrigeratorupto4weeks*“Theparchmentpapermakestherollingeasy,withnomess&cuttingthecrispswiththepizzacutterissuperfast,whichmeansIcaneatthetreatssooner.Ieatthewholebatchwithinamonthintimeforthenextissue’snewrecipe.”-Aeowyn
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TofuTreatsTofucontains77%ofadailyvalueofcalcium.Wheatgrassaddschlorophyll.Groundflaxforthehealthyomega3's.AndPeanutbutteraddssavoryanddelicioustaste.
Ingredients:
• 2cupsriceflour• 1cuprolledoats,uncooked• 3tablespoonsoatbran• 2tablespoonsdriedmint• 1teaspoondriedparsley• 1–8grampacketof
wheatgrasspowder• 8ozsilkentofu• ¼cuppeanutbutter• ¾-1cupwater
*Parchmentpaper&rollingpinforrollingoutthedough
o *Pizzacutter
o Rulertocutstraightlines
o Adogtosnoopervise
Method:1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Mixdryingredientsinalargebowl.Mixallingredientsuntil
thoroughlycombined,kneadingwithhands.Addmoreliquidifneeded.Divideinto4balls.
3. Rolloutdoughballbetweenparchmentpaper,1/8”consistentthicknessinrectangularshapetofitbakingsheet.Discardtopparchmentpaper,usefornextbakingtray.Transferrectangularshapeddoughwiththebottomparchmentpapertobakingsheet.Usepizzacutertocutdoughinparallelstripstocreateacheckerboardof1”squares.Usearulertohelpcutstraightlines.
4. Bake30-40minutesslightlybrown,notburnt.Ifyoupreferasoftertreat,bakefor15-20minutes.Removefromovenandcool.
Thisrecipeuses4bakingsheet/trays.Thesetreatsareasoftthintreat&areverytasty.Recipemakesenoughtreatstofillalittlemorethan3quartstoragecontainerwithsometosharewithdogfriends&keepintinsaroundthehouse.Youcankeepthedogtreatcrispsupto1weekatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerorinanairtightcontainerintherefrigeratorupto4weeks.
Aeowynlovesherstuffedanimaltoysalmostasmuchasshelovesherdogtreats.Allherstuffedtoysareherfavorites.Whenaskedwhatisherfavoritetreat,itistheoneshejustate!
MarchRecipe
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PumpkinOatmealTreatsIngredients:
• 2cupsriceflour(oryoucanuseanyflour)
• 1cuprolledoats,uncooked• 1cupwheatgerm• 4.5tablespoonsflaxseeds• 1.5tablespoonsoatbran• 1teaspooncinnamon• 1can(15oz)pumpkin(notpie
filling)• 1tablespoonscoconutoil• ¾-1cupwaterorchicken
broth
*Parchmentpaper&rollingpinforrollingoutthedough
o *Pizzacutter
o Rulerforcuttingstraightlines
o Adogtosnoopervise
Method:1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Mixdryingredientsinalargebowl.Mixallingredientsuntil
thoroughlycombined,kneadingwithhands.Addmoreliquidifneeded.Divideinto4balls.
3. Rolloutdoughballbetweenparchmentpaper,1/8”consistentthicknessinrectangularshapetofitbakingsheet.Discardtopparchmentpaper,usefornextbakingtray.Transferrectangularshapeddoughwiththebottomparchmentpapertobakingsheet.Usepizzacutertocutdogtreatsin1”checkerboardpattern.Usearulertohelpcutstraightlines.
4. Bake30-40minutesslightlybrown,notburnt.Ifyoupreferasoftertreat,bakefor15-20minutes.Removefromovenandcool.
Thisrecipeuses4bakingsheet/trays.Thesetreatsareasoftthintreat&areverytasty.Recipemakesenoughtreatstofillalittlemorethan3quartstoragecontainerwithsometosharewithdogfriends&keepintinsaroundthehouse.Youcankeepthedogtreatcrispsupto1weekatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerorintherefrigeratorforupto4weeks.
Aeowynsnoopervisesthewholeprocessofmakingherdogtreats.Shesitspatientlywaitingherturntotastetestthenewtreatrecipe.Sofarshehasneverrejectedarecipe.Herfavoritetreatistheoneshejustate.Eachbatchmustbetestedpriortoplacingtheminstoragecontainers,whicharethenstrategicallyplacedaroundthehouse&office,readytodispenseforrewardinggooddogbehavior.
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CarrotCheeseTreatCrispsIngredients:
• 2cupsriceflour(oryoucanuseanyflour)
• 1cuprolledoats,uncooked• 1cupwheatgerm• 1cup2gratedcarrots• 2.5tablespoonsflaxseeds• 1.5tablespoonsoatbran• 2teaspoonsbakingpowder• 1/3cupgratedmozzarella
cheese• 2teaspoonschoppedfresh
parsley• 1tablespoonscoconutoil• 1¾cupwaterorchickenbroth
*Parchmentpaper&rollingpinforrollingoutthedough
o *Pizzacutter
o Rulerforcuttingstraightlines
o Adogtosnoopervise
Aeowynsnoopervisesthewholeprocessofmakingherdogtreats.Shesitspatientlywaitingherturntotastetestthenewtreatrecipe.Sofarshehasneverrejectedarecipe.Herfavoritetreatistheoneshejustate.Eachbatchmustbetestedpriortoplacingtheminstoragecontainers,whicharethenstrategicallyplacedaroundthehouse&office,readytodispenseforrewardinggooddogbehavior.
Method:1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Mixdryingredientsinalargebowl.3. Mixallingredientsuntilthoroughlycombined,kneadingwith
hands.Addmoreliquidifneeded.Divideinto4balls.
Rolloutdoughballbetweenparchmentpaper,1/8”consistentthicknessinrectangularshapetofitbakingsheet.Discardtopparchmentpaper,usefornextbakingtray.Transferrectangularshapeddoughwiththebottomparchmentpapertobakingsheet.Usepizzacutertocutdoughinparallelstripstocreateacheckerboardof1”squares.Usearulertohelpcutstraightlines.
Bake30-40minutesslightlybrown,notburnt.Ifyoupreferasoftertreat,bakefor15-20minutes.Removefromovenandcool.Thisrecipeuses4bakingsheet/trays.Thesetreatsareacrunchy,thintreat&areverytasty.Recipemakesenoughtreatstofilla3quartstoragecontainer.Keeptreatsintinsatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerforupto1weekorintherefrigeratorforupto4weeks.
MayRecipe
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BananaPeanutButterTreatsIngredients:
• 2mediumbananas• ½cuppeanutbutter(crunchy)• 2eggs• ¼cupofchickenbroth• 2½-3cupsriceflour(oryou
canuseanyflour)• 1cuprolledoats,uncooked• ½cupwheatgerm• ¼cupflaxorchiaseeds
*Parchmentpaper&rollingpinforrollingoutthedough
o *Pizzacutter
o Rulerforcuttingstraightlines
o Adogtosnoopervise
Method:1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Mixthepeanutbutterwithmashedbananas.Beatintheeggs.
Stirinthechickenbroth.3. Mixdryingredientsinalargebowl.4. Mixallingredientsuntilthoroughlycombined,kneadingwith
hands.Addmoreliquidorflour,ifneeded.Divideinto4balls.
Rolloutdoughballbetweenparchmentpaper,1/8”consistentthicknessinrectangularshapetofitbakingsheet.Discardtopparchmentpaper&savefornextbakingtray.Usepizzacutertocutdoughinparallelstripstocreateacheckerboardof1”squares.Usearulertohelpcutstraightlines.Thistechniquemakestheprocesssuperfast.Transferrectangularshapeddoughwiththebottomparchmentpapertobakingsheet.Don'tmovethesquares—leavetheminplaceonbakingsheet.
Bake20minutes,slightlybrown,notburnt.Removefromovenandcool.Thisrecipeuses4bakingsheet/trays.Thesetreatsareacrunchy,thintreat&areverytasty.Recipemakesenoughtreatstofilla3quartstoragecontainer.Keepsmallamountoftreatsatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerfor1week&theremainingintherefrigeratorupto4weeks.Becauseoftheeggs,thesetreatsaremoreperishable.
Aeowynsnoopervisesthewholeprocessofmakingherdogtreats.Shesitspatientlywaitingherturntotastetestthenewtreatrecipe.Sofarshehasneverrejectedarecipe.Herfavoritetreatisstilltheoneshejustate.
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Method:1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Mixthepumpkinwithmashedbananas.Stirinthechickenbroth.3. Mixdryingredientsinalargebowl.4. Mixallingredientsuntilthoroughlycombined,thenmixwith
hands.Addmoreliquidorflour,ifneeded.Divideinto4balls.
Rolloutdoughballbetweenparchmentpaper,1/8”consistentthicknessinrectangularshapetofitbakingsheet.Discardtopparchmentpaper&savefornextbakingtray.Usepizzacutertocutdoughinparallelstripstocreateacheckerboardof1”squares.Usearulertohelpcutstraightlines.Thistechniquemakestheprocesssuperfast.Transferrectangularshapeddoughwiththebottomparchmentpapertobakingsheet.Don'tmovethesquares—leavetheminplaceontheparchmentpaperandplaceonbakingsheet.
Bake35minutes,slightlybrown,notburnt.Removefromoven,removeparchmentpaperandcool.Thisrecipeuses4bakingsheet/trays.Thesetreatsareacrunchy,thintreat&areverytasty.Recipemakesenoughtreatstofilla3quartstoragecontainer.Keepsmallamountoftreatsatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerforupto1week&theremainingintherefrigeratorupto4weeks.
Aeowynsnoopervisesthewholeprocessofmakingherdogtreats.Shesitspatientlywaitingherturntotastetestthenewtreatrecipe.Sofarshehasneverrejectedarecipe.Herfavoritetreatistheoneshejustate.
PumpkinBananaTreatsIngredients:
• 3smallbananas• 1can(15oz)pumpkin(notpie
filling)• 1cupofchickenbroth• 3½cupsriceflour(oryoucan
useanyflour)• 1cuprolledoats,uncooked• ½cupwheatgerm• ¼cupoatbran• 1tablespooncinnamon
*Parchmentpaper&rollingpinforrollingoutthedough
o *Pizzacutter
o Rulerforcuttingstraightlines
o Adogtosnoopervise
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AppleSauceCarrotTreatsIngredients:
• 2cupsapplesauce• 4largegratedcarrot=2cups• ¼-½cupofchickenbroth• 2cuprolledoats,uncooked• 2cupsriceflour(oryoucan
useanyflour)• ½cupwheatgerm• ¼cupoatbran• ¼cupflaxseeds• ¼cupchoppedparsley• 1tablespooncinnamon
*Parchmentpaper&rollingpinforrollingoutthedough
o *Pizzacutter
o Rulerforcuttingstraightlines
o Adogtosnoopervise
Aeowynsnoopervisesthewholeprocessofmakingherdogtreats.Shesitspatientlywaitingherturntotastetestthenewtreatrecipe.Sofarshehasneverrejectedarecipe.Herfavoritetreatistheoneshejustate.
Method:1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Mixtheapplesauce,gratedcarrots&parsley.3. Mixdryingredientsinalargebowl.Slowlystirinsmallamountof
thechickenbroth,asneeded.Theapplesaucemaybeenough.4. Mixallingredientsuntilthoroughlycombined,thenmixwith
hands.Addmoreliquidorflour,ifneeded.Divideinto4balls.
Rolloutdoughballbetweenparchmentpaper,1/8”consistentthicknessinrectangularshapetofitbakingsheet.Discardtopparchmentpaper&savefornextbakingtray.Usepizzacutertocutdoughinparallelstripstocreateacheckerboardof1”squares.Usearulertohelpcutstraightlines.Thistechniquemakestheprocesssuperfast.Don'tmovethesquares—leavetheminplaceontheparchmentpaperandplaceonbakingsheet.
Bake30-40minutes,slightlybrown,notburnt.Removefromoven,removeparchmentpaperandcool.Thisrecipeuses4bakingsheet/trays.Thesetreatsareacrunchy,thintreat&areverytasty.Recipemakesenoughtreatstofilla3quartstoragecontainer.Keepsmallamountoftreatsatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerforupto1week&theremaininginanairtightcontainerintherefrigeratorforupto4weeks.
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BlueberryPumpkinTreatsIngredients:Thisrecipeisglutenfree
• 1cupofdriedblueberries• 1can(15oz)pumpkin(notpie
filling)• 1cupofchickenbroth(low
sodium)orwater• 2½cupscoconutflour(oryou
canuseanyflour)• 1cupcookedbrownrice• ½cupblueberryflaxseeds• 1tablespooncinnamon
*Parchmentpaper&rollingpinforrollingoutthedough,Pizzacutter,Rulerforcuttingstraightlines&adogtosnoopervise.
Thesetreats,becauseofthefruit,canspoilquickly,sokeeprefrigerated.
Aeowynsnoopervisesthewholeprocessofmakingherdogtreats.Shesitspatientlywaitingherturntotastetestthenewtreatrecipe.Sofarshehasneverrejectedarecipe.
Method:1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Mixthepumpkinpuree,driedblueberries.Waittoaddthe
chickenbrothorwater.3. Mixdryingredientsinalargebowl.Stirinthepumpkinpuree&
blueberries,addinsmallamountoftheliquid,asneeded.4. Mixallingredientsuntilthoroughlycombined,thenmixwith
hands.Addmoreliquidorflour,ifneeded.Divideinto4balls.
Rolloutdoughballbetweenparchmentpaper,1/8”consistentthicknessinrectangularshapetofitbakingsheet.Discardtopparchmentpaper&savefornextbakingtray.Usepizzacutertocutdoughinparallelstripstocreateacheckerboardof1”squares.Usearulertohelpcutstraightlines.Thistechniquemakestheprocesssuperfast.Transferdoughwiththebottomparchmentpapertobakingsheet.
Bake40minutes,slightlybrown.Removefromoven,removeparchmentpaperandcool.Thisrecipeuses4bakingsheet/trays.Thesetreatsareasoft,almostcrumblythintreat&areverytasty.Recipemakesenoughtreatstofilla3quartstoragecontainer.Keepsmallamountoftreatsatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerforupto1weekandtheremainingintherefrigeratorupto4weeks.
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PumpkinAppleTreatsIngredients:
• 1cupofchoppeddriedapple• 1can(15oz)pumpkin(notpie
filling)• ½cupofchickenbroth(low
sodium)orwater• 2½cupsofflour(youcanuse
anyflour)• ½wheatgerm• 1cuprolledoats,uncooked• ½cuppumpkinseedschopped• 1tablespooncinnamon
*Parchmentpaper&rollingpinforrollingoutthedough,Pizzacutter,Rulerforcuttingstraightlines&adogtosnoopervise.
Aeowynsnoopervisesthewholeprocessofmakingherdogtreats.Shesitspatientlywaitingherturntotastetestthenewtreatrecipe.Sofarshehasneverrejectedarecipe.Herfavoritetreatistheoneshejustate.Whatadog!
Method:1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Mixthepumpkinpuree,choppeddriedapplepieces.Waittoadd
thechickenbrothorwater.3. Mixdryingredientsinalargebowl.Stirinthepumpkinpuree&
appleslicesaddinsmallamountoftheliquid,asneeded.4. Mixallingredientsuntilthoroughlycombined,thenmixwith
hands.Addmoreliquidorflour,ifneeded.Divideinto4balls.
Rolloutdoughballbetweenparchmentpaper,1/8”consistentthicknessinrectangularshapetofitbakingsheet.Discardtopparchmentpaper&savefornextbakingtray.Usepizzacutertocutdoughinparallelstripstocreateacheckerboardof1”squares.Usearulertohelpcutstraightlines.Thistechniquemakestheprocesssuperfast.Don'tmovethesquares—leavetheminplaceontheparchmentpaperandplaceonbakingsheet.
Bake35minutes,slightlybrown.Removefromoven,removeparchmentpaperandcool.Thisrecipeuses4bakingsheet/trays.Thesetreatsarechewybecauseofthedriedapples&areverytasty.Recipemakesenoughtreatstofilla3quartstoragecontainer.Keepsmallamountoftreatsatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerforupto1week&theremaininginanairtightcontainerintherefrigeratorforupto4weeks.
OctoberRecipe
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Pumpkin,Zucchini&CarrotTreatCrispsIngredients:• 1mediumshreddedzucchini
• 1cup2smallshreddedcarrots
• 2cupsofriceflour(anyflourcouldbeused)
• 1cupofrolledoats,uncooked
• 1can(15oz)pumpkin(notpiefilling)
• ½cupofdriedorfreshfinelychoppedparsley
• 1cupofwater+/-adjustasneeded
*Parchmentpaper&rollingpinforrollingoutthedough
o *Pizzacutter&ruler
o Adogtosnoopervise
Method:1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Placeallingredientsinabowl.Stiruntilthoroughlycombined.
Addwaterasneededtocombinetheingredients.Divideinto4balls.
3. Rolloutdoughballbetweenparchmentpaperto1/8"-1/16”thicknessinrectangularshapetofitbakingsheet.Discardtopparchmentpaper.Transferrectangulardoughwiththebottomparchmentpapertobakingsheet.Usepizzacutertocutdoughinparallelstripstocreateacheckerboardof1”squares.Usearulertohelpcutstraightlines.
4.Bake35-40minutesuntilnolongersoft.Removefromovenandplaceupsidedowntoremoveparchmentpaperwhilehot.*“Theparchmentpapermakestherollingeasy,withnomess&cuttingthecrispswiththepizzacutterissuperfast.Youcankeepthemupto1weekatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerorintherefrigeratorforupto4weeks.Youcanalsofreezethem!Ilove
thesecrispsbecausetheyarethin&Igettoeatmore.Moreisalwaysbetterthanless.Afterall,moreismore!!!!”-Aeowyn
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SweetPotatoCranberryTreatCrispsIngredients:• 3mediumlargesweetpotatoes,
cookedandmashed
• 1cupdriedcranberries
• 2cupsriceflour(oryoucanuseanyflour)
• 1cuprolledoats,uncooked
• 2tablespoonschoppedparsley
• 1tablespooncoconutoil
• 1teaspooncinnamon
• ½-1cupofwater+/-adjustasneeded
*Parchmentpaper&rollingpinforrollingoutthedough
o Rulertohelpcutstraightlines
o *Pizzacutter
o Adogtosnoopervise
Method:1. Preheatovento350°F.Cookthesweetpotatoesforabout
anhour.2. Placedryingredientsinabowl.Addmashedsweetpotatoes.
Mixallingredientsuntilthoroughlycombined.Addwaterasneededtocombinetheingredients.Divideinto4balls.Refrigeratethedoughtocool,ifnecessary.
3. Rolloutdoughballbetweenparchmentpaper,thin1/8"-1/16”thicknessinrectangularshapetofitbakingsheet.Discardtopparchmentpaper.Transferrectangularshapeddoughwiththebottomparchmentpapertobakingsheet.Usepizzacutertocutdogtreatsin1”checkerboardpattern.
4. Bake35-45minutesuntilnolongersoft,slightlybrown,notburnt.Thecrispsshouldbecrunchy.Removefromovenandplaceupsidedowntoremoveparchmentpaperwhilehot.
Youcankeepthedogtreatcrispsupto1weekatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerorintherefrigeratorforupto4weeks.
”Ieatthemallup,soweneverhavetoworryaboutspoilage.Greatforgiftgivingformydogfriends.”
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PumpkinAlmondButterTreatsIngredients:
• 1can,(15oz)pumpkin(notpiefilling)
• 1cupalmondbutter• ½-1cupofchickenbroth(low
sodium)orwaterasneeded• 2cupsofriceflour• ½cupcoconutflour• 1cuprolledoats,uncooked• ½wheatgerm• ½cuppumpkinseedschopped• 1tablespooncinnamon
*Parchmentpaper&rollingpinforrollingoutthedough,Pizzacutter,Rulerforcuttingstraightlines.
Aeowynsnoopervisesthewholeprocessofmakingherdogtreats.Shesitspatientlywaitingherturntotastetestthenewtreatrecipe.Sofarshehasneverrejectedarecipe.Herfavoritetreatistheoneshejustate.Whatadog!
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Method:1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Mixthepumpkinpuree&almondbutterinabowl.Waittoadd
thechickenbrothorwater.3. Mixdryingredients&pumpkinseedsinalargebowl.Stirinthe
pumpkinpuree,&peanutbuttermix&addinsmallamountoftheliquid,asneeded.
4. Mixallingredientsuntilthoroughlycombined,thenmixwithhands.Addmoreliquidorflour,ifneeded.Divideinto4balls.
Rolloutdoughballbetweenparchmentpaper,1/8-1/16”consistentthicknessinrectangularshapetofitbakingsheet.Discardtopparchmentpaper&savefornextbakingtray.Usepizzacutertocutdoughinparallelstripstocreateacheckerboardof1”squares.Usearulertohelpcutstraightlines.Thistechniquemakestheprocesssuperfast.Transferthesquares—leavetheminplaceontheparchmentpaperandplaceonbakingsheet.
Bake25-30minutes,slightlybrown.Removefromoven,removeparchmentpaperandcool.Thisrecipeuses4bakingsheet/trays.Thesetreatsarechewy&areverytasty.Recipemakesenoughtreatstofilla3quartstoragecontainer.Keepsmallamountoftreatsatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerforupto1week&theremainingintherefrigeratorforupto4weeks.
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Aeowyn’sfavoritetreatisstilltheoneshejustate.Whatadog!
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Method:1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Mixthepealed,mashedyams&cashewbutterinabowl.Waitto
addthechickenbrothorwater.3. Mixdryingredients&driedblueberriesinalargebowl.Stirinthe
yam&peanutbuttermix&addinsmallamountoftheliquid,asneeded.
4. Mixallingredientsuntilthoroughlycombined,thenmixwithhands.Addmoreliquidorflour,ifneeded.Divideinto4balls.
Rolloutdoughballbetweenparchmentpaper,1/8-1/16”consistentthicknessinrectangularshapetofitbakingsheet.Discardtopparchmentpaper&savefornextbakingtray.Usepizzacutertocutdoughinparallelstripstocreateacheckerboardof1”squares.Usearulertohelpcutstraightlines.Thistechniquemakestheprocesssuperfast.Transferdoughwiththebottomparchmentpapertobakingsheet.
Bake25minutes,slightlybrown.Removefromoven,removeparchmentpaperandcool.Thisrecipeuses4bakingsheet/trays.Thesetreatsarechewy&areverytasty.Recipemakesenoughtreatstofilla3quartstoragecontainer.Keepsmallamountoftreatsatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerforupto1week&theremaininginanairtightcontainerintherefrigeratorupto4weeks.
YamCashewButterDriedBlueberryTreatsIngredients:
• 2cups,4largeyamscooked• 2cupsofriceflour(youcanuse
anyflour)• 1cuprolledoats,uncooked• 1cupcashewbutter• 1cupdriedblueberries• ½wheatgerm• ½-1cupofchickenbroth(low
sodium)orwaterasneeded• ½cupcoconutflour(youcan
useanyflour)• ½blueberryflaxorchiaseeds• 1tablespooncinnamon
*Parchmentpaper&rollingpinforrollingoutthedough,Pizzacutter,rulerforcuttingstraightlines&adogtosnoopervise.
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PoisonousFoodToAvoidDONOTfeedthesetoyourdogAvocado
Avocadoscontainasubstancecalledpersin.It'sharmlessforhumanswhoaren'tallergic.Butlargeamountsmightbetoxictodogs.Ifyouhappentobegrowingavocadosathome,keepyourdogawayfromtheplants.Persinisintheleaves,seed,andbark,aswellasinthefruit.
Alcohol
Beer,liquor,wine,foodscontainingalcohol--noneofit'sgoodforyourdog.Alcoholhasthesameeffectonadog'sliverandbrainthatithasonhumans.Butittakesfarlesstodoitsdamage.Justasmallamountcancausediarrhea,vomiting,centralnervoussystemdepression,problemswithcoordination,coma,difficultybreathing,evendeath.Thesmallerthedog,thegreatertheeffect.
CandyandGum
Candy,gum,toothpaste,bakedgoods,andsomedietfoodsaresweetenedwithxylitol.Xylitolcancauseanincreaseintheinsulincirculatingthroughyourdog'sbody.Thatcancauseyourdog'sbloodsugartodropandcanalsocauseliverfailure.Initialsymptomsincludevomiting,lethargy,andlossofcoordination.Eventually,thedogmayhaveseizures.Liverfailurecanoccurwithinjustafewdays.
Chocolate
Mostpeopleknowthatchocolateisbadfordogs.Thetoxicagentinchocolateistheobromine.It'sinallkindsofchocolate,includingwhitechocolate.Themostdangerouskinds,though,aredarkchocolate,chocolatemulch,andunsweetenedbakingchocolate.Eatingchocolate,evenjustlickingtheicingbowl,cancauseadogtovomit,havediarrhea,andbeexcessivelythirsty.Itcanalsocauseabnormalheartrhythm,tremors,seizures,anddeath.
Coffee,Tea,andOtherCaffeine
Caffeineinlargeenoughquantitiescanbefatalforadog.Thereisnoantidote.Symptomsofcaffeinepoisoningincluderestlessness,rapidbreathing,heartpalpitations,muscletremors,fits,andbleeding.Inadditiontoteaandcoffee-includingbeansandgrounds--caffeinecanbefoundincocoa,chocolate,colas,andstimulantdrinkssuchasRedBull.It'salsoinsomecoldmedicinesandpainkillers.
AfterExposureActQuicklyWithanytoxicexposure,minutescountsoknowingwhattodocansavealife.Mostimportantly,youshouldhavethephonenumberofpoisoncontrol,yourregularveterinarianandanafter-hourshospitalpostedinyourhome.
Itisbesttowaituntilyoureachpoisoncontrolbeforeyoudoanythingbutusuallyyouwillbetoldtomakeyourpetvomittogetridofsomeofthetoxicsubstance.Vomitingcanbeinducedwithateaspoonofperoxideifyoudon'thaveipecac.Givetheperoxidebymoutheveryfewminutes,givingyourpetachancetorelaxbetweensincemanydogsandcatswillrefusetovomitwhenheld.
Oncevomitingoccurs,orifyouareunsuccessfulwithinafewminutes,youshouldthenseekprofessionalhelpfromaqualifiedveterinarian.Besuretohaveanideaofhowmuchofthesubstanceyourpetingestedandhowlongagoithappened.
ASPCAAnimalPoisonControlCenterNationalHotline:888-426-4435Available24hoursaday,365daysayear.
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PoisonousFoodToAvoidContinuedFatTrimmingsandBones
Tablescrapsoftencontainmeatfatthatisdangerousfordogs.Fattrimmedfrommeat,bothcookedanduncooked,turkeyskinandturkeyfatorpandrippingscancausepancreatitisindogs.Bonescanalsosplinterandcauseanobstructionorlacerationsofyourdog'sdigestivesystem.Bonescanstartrottinginamatterofhoursordays,resultinginthemeatbecomingpoisonousorinfectious.Spoilageiscausedbythepracticallyunavoidableinfectionandsubsequentdecompositionofmeatbybacteriaandfungi.
GrapesandRaisins
Grapesandraisinshaveoftenbeenusedastreatsfordogs.Grapesandraisinscancausekidneyfailureindogs.Asmallamountcanmakeadogill.Repeatedvomitingisanearlysign.Withinaday,thedogwillbecomelethargicanddepressed.
MilkandOtherDairyProducts
Milkandmilk-basedproducts(evenalickofyouricecreamcone)cancausediarrheaandotherdigestiveupsetaswellassetupfoodallergies(whichoftenmanifestasitchiness).Limittheamountofdairy.
MacadamiaNuts
Dogsshouldnoteatmacadamianutsorfoodscontainingmacadamianutsbecausetheycanbefatal.Sixraworroastedmacadamianutscanmakeadogill.Symptomsofpoisoningincludemuscletremors,weaknessorparalysisofthehindquarters,vomiting,elevatedbodytemperature,andrapidheartrate.Eatingchocolatewiththenutswillmakesymptomsworse,possiblyleadingtodeath.
Mushrooms
Mushroomsarecomplicated.Differentvarietiesofmushroomscontaindifferenttoxins.Mushroomscancausedogpoisoningandshockinyourpet,andtheycanevenresultinhisdeath.Removeanymushroomsortoadstoolsthatyoufindintheyard.
OnionsandGarlic
Onionsandgarlicinallforms--powdered,raw,cooked,ordehydrated--candestroyadog'sredbloodcells,leadingtoanemia.Poisoningcanhappenevenwiththeonionpowderfoundinsomebabyfood.AnoccasionalsmalldoseisprobablyOK,butjusteatingalargequantityonceoreatingsmalleramountsregularlycancausepoisoning.
HumanMedicineReactiontoadrugcommonlyprescribedforhumansisthemostcommoncauseofpoisoningindogs.Keepallmedicinesoutofyourdog'sreach.
Nevergiveyourdoganyover-the-countermedicineunlesstoldtodosobyyourvet.Ingredientssuchasacetaminophenoribuprofenarecommoninpainrelieversandcoldmedicinearedeadlyforyourdog.
KitchenPantry:NoDogsAllowedManyotheritemscommonlyfoundonkitchenshelvesareharmfultoyourdog.Bakingpowderandbakingsodaarebothhighlytoxic.Nutmegandotherspicesarealsotoxic.Keepingfooditemshighenoughtobeoutofyourdog'sreachandkeepingpantrydoorsclosedwillhelpprotectyourdogfromseriousfood-relatedillness.
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PoisonousFoodToAvoidContinuedPersimmons,Peaches,andPlums
Theproblemwiththesefruitsistheseedsorpits.Theseedsfrompersimmonscancauseinflammationofthesmallintestineindogs.Theycanalsocauseintestinalobstruction.Obstructionisalsoapossibilityifadogeatsthepitfromapeachorplum.Peachandplumpitscontaincyanide,whichispoisonoustobothhumansanddogs.
RawEggs
Dogsshouldnoteatraweggs.ThereisastrongpossibilityoffoodpoisoningfrombacterialikeSalmonellaorE.coli.TheenzymeinraweggsinterfereswiththeabsorptionofaparticularBvitamin.Thiscancauseskinproblemsaswellasproblemswithyourdog'scoat,ifraweggsarefedovertime.
RawFish
Rawfish,likeraweggs,cancontainbacteriathatcausefoodpoisoning.Inaddition,certainkindsoffishsuchassalmon,trout,shad,orsturgeoncancontainaparasitethatcauses"fishdisease"or"salmonpoisoningdisease."Ifnottreated,thediseasecanbefatalwithintwoweeks.Thefirstsignsofillnessarevomiting,fever,andbiglymphnodes.Thoroughlycookingthefishwillkilltheparasite.
Sugary,SaltyFoodsandDrinks
Sugarhasthesamereactionindogsasitdoesinhumans.Sugarcanleadtoobesity,dentalproblems,andtheonsetofdiabetes.Avoidaddingsugarandsalttodogtreatsordogfood.
Walnuts
Walnutsmayhaveafungusormoldthatcancausedrooling,lackofcoordination,jaundiceandvomitingindogs.
YeastDough
Yeastdoughexpands.Beforebreaddoughisbakedthedoughneedstorise.That'sexactlywhatitdoesinadog'sstomachifeaten.Asthedoughswellsinside,thedoughcanstretchthedog'sabdomenandcauseseverepain.Inaddition,whentheyeastfermentsthedoughtomakeitrise,itproducesalcoholthatcanleadtoalcoholpoisoning.
NutmegNutmegisaspicethatyoumightuseinhumanfood.Butnutmegcanbecomeanunintendedtoxicfoodfordogs,becauseyoumightnotrealizethatitisinaningredientinahumantreatthatyousharewithyourdog.
Spicesareoftennotlistedonthelabelsofbakedgoodsthatyoupurchase.
Nutmegcancausetremors,seizuresordeathindogs.
SageSagecouldhaveyourpetvomitingandcramping.
PotatoSproutsThesproutsonpotatoeswillturngreeniftheyareexposedtosunlight.Rawpotatoes,withgreensprouts,canbetoxicfoodsfordogs(andpeople,aswell).Cookedpotatoesarequitenutritiousfordogs,soifyouonlyfeedyourdogcookedpotatoes,thisisnotanissue.OtherIngredientstoAvoidSaltBaconorbacondrippings(toomuchfat)Ham(toomuchfat)SugarandbrownsugarTomatoes(tooacidic)
Alsonote:fruitanddairyisokay,buttoomuchofitcancausealoosestool.
www.CanineJournal.comandwww.ASPCA.orghavemoreresourcesonPoisonousFoodstoAvoid
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ResourcesandLinksInspiringRecipes:
dogtreatkitchen.combest-dog-treat-recipes.comdoggydessertchef.com
HomemadeDogFoodinSantaFe,NewMexico:
martysmeals.com
OnlineDogResources:
drharveys.com(ingredientsfordogfood)organic-pet-digest.comcesarsway.com/dog-care/dog-nutritionwholedog-journal.comthebark.comBarfworld.comjustfoodfordogs.comgrrrr.com.auCanineJournal.comASPCA.org
DogFoodRecipesIntheUnitedKingdom
gourmetdogtreats.co.ukbarkerandbarkertreats.co.uk
CustomDogTags
islandtopdesigns.com
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