Home made Pet Treats - Part 3

Doggie Donuts

2 cups whole wheat flour
3 Tablespoon oatmeal
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2/3 cup beef or chicken broth

Place flour in a bowl, add egg and broth, mix well. Blend in oatmeal and garlic powder. Roll dough into a ball, roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/2" thick. Ct with small doughnut cutters. Re-roll scraps and repeat. Shape last bits by hand. Arrange rings on a shallow baking dish or on a sheet of parchment paper in a single layer. Cook on high for 10 minutes or until firm. Let cool until hardened. Store in covered container when doggies not looking.

Dried Beef Liver
(good for treats / motivators)

Preheat oven to 250 degrees

1 lb beef liver
1 - 3 Tablespoon garlic powder
1 Large pot boiling water


Rinse the beef liver well in cool water. Place the liver in a large pot of boiling water. Add garlic powder 1 - 3 Tablespoons to water. Allow enough room in the pot to prevent boiling over, and allow to boil for at lease 1/2 to 3/4 hour or until cooked well. Let cool, cut into 1/2 inch square cubes. Spread on a foil lined cookie sheet. Bake in a 250 degree oven for at least 2 hours (longer is ok) or until dry to the touch. Liver will be shrunk to about 1/4 inch cubes when done.

This liver is very dry when done, and can be stored in the freezer in a plastic or ziplock container. The dried liver will last all day in your pocket, and won't stain your clothing, it is also much cheaper than freeze dried liver. You can keep it in small film canisters in your pocket so you dog won't smell it.

Cheese and Bacon Cookies

A tasty combination of meat, eggs and cheese. A true dog's delight

3/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups oats
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
2/3 cup butter
1/2 cup whetgerm
2/3 cup brown sugar
250g bacon, trimmed of fat, chopped
1 egg

Preheat the oven to 180C.

Combine flour, soda and salt in a medium bowl. Mix well and set aside.

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar, then slowly beat in egg and vanilla. Add flour mixture, mixing thoroughly. Stir in oats, cheese, wheatgerm and bacon.

Drop spoonfuls of mixture onto a traythat has been greased or lined with baking paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until brown.

Cool on a wire rack and serve, one or two at a time.

When completely cool, keep in an airtight container, in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Makes about 15 cookies.