I don’t know about your pup, but my dogs love treats. I feel like love might actually be an understatement. My dog will look right at me and whine. Silly me, I think he wants to go potty or needs food or water. “Show me!” I’ll tell me. And as usual, he walks me straight to the treat basket.
Fighting the puppydog look your dog gives you might be a good thing. Excessive treats can cause obesity in dogs, leading them to heart and joint problems due to weight. On top of that, some of the ingredients in dog treats are actually harmful for your dog.
For instance, rawhide is a very popular treat among dog lovers. Unfortunately, most raw hind not only poses a choking and digestive risk, but it’s also filled with chemicals that give it it’s look and texture.
It’s reasons like this that we advocate making your own dog treats!
“But I can’t even cook my own food. How am I going to make dog treats?”
It’s not nearly as difficult, expensive, or time consuming as you might think. But think of it this way. Even if you mess up, your dog can’t judge you for it.
Here are three two-ingredient dog treats that you can whip up with ease!
Frozen Blueberry and Coconut Oil Treats
Ingredients:
Coconut Oil
Blueberries
Silicone Mold
Instructions:
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In a small pot, heat your coconut oil until it is completely melted.
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Remove from the heat and allow it to cool a bit.
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Place a frozen blueberry or two into the molds and pour the melted coconut oil over them, filling the mold.
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Place the mold in the freezer til the coconut oil is frozen.
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Remove your treats from the mold and give to your dog.
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Store any remaining treats in the freezer.
Baby Food Dog Treats
Ingredients:
2 Cups of Wheat Flour
1 Jar of Pureed Baby Food (chicken, carrot, sweet potato, etc.)
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit or 177 degrees celsius.
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In a bowl, mix together the baby food and flour til it forms a soft dough. If it’s too soft, add more flour. If too dry, add a little water.
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Roll the dough out on a floured surface and use a cookie cutter to punch out your treats.
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Place on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
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Remove from over and let cool before giving to your dog.
Peanut Butter Coconut Oil Dog Treats
Ingredients:
1 Cup of Peanut Butter
1 Cup of Coconut Oil
1 Teaspoon of Cinnamon
Silicone Mold
*I know this one has three ingredients. Don’t worry about it!
Instructions:
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Heat coconut oil in a pot until melted.
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Stir in peanut butter and cinnamon until combined.
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Pour into mold and place in freezer until solid.
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Give to your furry friend.
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Store remaining treats in fridge.
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