How to "Treat" Your Dog
We all love to spoil our dogs - warm soft
beds, long walks and treats. But it's important that the treats we give our
dogs are healthy. My three dogs love raw fruit and vegetables - baby carrots,
grapes, banana slices. And they especially love the homemade treats we bake
for them. Here are three of their favorite recipes (and these are the ones the
SPCA usually has for sale at our information booths). Remember that an
overweight dog is not a healthy dog, so be sparing in all the treats you give
your pet. These cookies are all soft enough to break into smaller pieces and
dole out a bit at a time.
Basic Doggie Treats
1/3 c. margarine
3 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. powdered skim milk
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
3/4 c. water, room temperature
1 egg, beaten
1. in a large bowl, combine margarine
and flour with a pastry cutter and set aside.
2. in a small bowl, dissolve powdered milk
and garlic powder in the water and whisk in the beaten egg.
3.make a well in the flour mixture and
gradually stir in egg mixture until well blended.
4. knead dough on a floured surface, about
3-4 minutes, until dough sticks together and is easy to work with.
5.with a rolling pin, roll dough to
between 1/4" and 1/2" thickness.
6.cut with a cookie cutter and place on
lightly greased baking sheet.
7.bake 50 minutes at 325 degrees F.
8.cool on rack until hard and store in a
container with a loose fitting lid at room temperature, or freeze
Golden Cheese Dreams
3 c. whole wheat flour
2 tsps garlic powder
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 c. shredded cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 c. milk
1. in a large bowl, combine flour and
garlic powder
2.make a well in the flour mixture and
gradually stir in veg. oil, cheese, beaten egg and milk until well blended.
3. knead dough on a floured surface, about
3-4 minutes.
4.with a rolling pin, roll dough to
1/2" thickness
5.cut with a cookie cutter and place on a
lightly greased baking sheet.
6. bake 25 min. at 400 degrees F.
7. cool on a rack and store, at room
temperature in a container with a loose fitting lid, or freeze.
Peanut Butter Delights
1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. all purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 c. peanut butter
3/4 c. milk
1. in a large bowl, combine flour and
baking powder
2.in a small bowl, whisk peanut butter and
milk until smooth.
3.make a well in the flour mixture and
gradually stir in peanut butter mixture until well blended.
4.use hands to work dough into 2 pliable
balls. the warmth from your hands will help make the dough more workable.
5.knead each dough ball on a floured
surface, about 2 minutes.
6. with a rolling pin, roll dough between
1/4" and 1/2" thickness
7.cut with a cookie cutter and place on a
baking sheet lined with foil.
8.bake 15 min. at 400 degrees F
9.cool on a rack and store in sealed, plastic
bags in the refrigerator.
These recipes and more can be found in
MACPHERSON'S K-9 COOKBOOK, available at More for Less Bulk Food Store in
Corner Brook (the book comes with bone shaped cookie cutters in three sizes).
Other wonderful recipes can be found on the internet - just key in Dog and Cat
Treats.