Home made Pet Treats - Part 4

Chicken Meatballs

1kg minced chicken or pork
1 cup bread crumbs
4 eggs, lightly beaten
100g parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic
1 handful of parsley, chopped

Preheat oven to 200C.

Blend all ingredients in a food procesor. Transfer mixture into a bowl.

Wet your hands to stop mixture from sticking and form into small balls.

Place in the oven on a tray lined with baking paper and cook for 15-20 minutes.

Serve just warm.

Tempting Training Treats

2 1/3 cups flour - plain or whole wheat
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup apple sauce
1/2 cup grated cheese - like parmesan
1 large egg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup powdered milk - non fat

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; mix well. Roll the dough out to size of a cookie sheet. Pat the dough onto a lightly greased cookie sheet, bring it to the edges. Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, cut desired sizes into dough (just score through). If you're using as tainingtreats, cut them into small pieces. Sprinkle a little extra cheese and garlic powder if desired on dough for flavour. Bake in a 180C (350F) oven for about 15 minutes until golden brown. Turn off the oven and let cool for a few hours. They will keep hardening the longer you leave them. Break them apart, store tightly covered or in the freezer.

Cat Chow Cookies

1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup soy flour
1/4 cup water
1 egg
2 Tablespoons wheatgerm
2 Tablespoons molasses
2 Tablespoons margarine
1 teaspoon organic catnip

Preheat oven to 180C (350F).

In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flurs, liquid, egg, wheatgerm, molasses, margarine and catnip.

Lightly flour a rolling pin. Roll out the batter on a greased cookie sheet. cut into 1/2 inch pieces.

Bake 20-22 minutes.

Allow t cool before serving. Store the leftovers in an airtight container in a cool place.

Finicky Feline Meal

1 cup chicken boiled
1/4 cup steamed fresh broccoli
1/4 cup steamed shredded carrots
Chicken broth

Mix all the ingredients with enough chicken broth to hold it together. This same recipe can be used with fish (boil until it flakes). And you can also vary the recipe by adding rice or other vegetables. Do not use tomatoes or onions.

Heavenly Sardine Treat

2 flat cans sardines in oil
2/3 cup cooked rice
1 Tablespoon liver
1/4 cup parsley, chopped

Combine all ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon to break up sardines into bite-sized pieces. Store unused portion in the fridge, tightly covered.

Kitty Kisses

1 can (or bag) of cat food
Ziplock bag with the corner cut
Catnip (optional)

Put cat food and optional catnip in blender or food processor and mix until it looks to be like frosting.

Put the mixture into the ziplock bag and squeeze little droppings, or "kisses" onto a cookie heet and bake in 150C (300F) oven. Time depends on how big the kisses are. Small are about 15 minutes.

Tasty Tuna Treats

8oz can tuna packed in oil
2 cups white or yellow cornmeal
2 cup flour
3/4 cup water
2/3 cup canola or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 180C (350F). In a small mixing bowl, mix the cornmeal and flour. In a separate bowl, mix together the tuna with the oil, the wter, vegetable oil and salt. Add teh flour mixture a small amount at a time, mixing well to make sure the dry ingredients completely incorporate into the wet mixture. Roll the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into small pieces and bake on a greased cookie sheet for 25-30 minutes. Store in he fridge in an airtight container.

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.

Home made Pet Treats - Part 2

Liver Treats

1 cup flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 pounds pureed liver
2 eggs
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Mix well. Spread on cookie sheet. Bake at 180C (350F) for no more than 20 minutes. Cool, then cut into bite-size pieces and store in the freezer.

Recipe provided by http://www.divinerecipes.com/

Basic Dog Treats

1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/4 cups oatmeal
1 1/2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup warm water

Options
1/3 cup finely grated cheese
1/4 cup peanut butter

Mix the dry ingredients together. Then mix the wet ingredients together. Blend both mixtures until a firm dough is achieved. Shape dough into an oblog roll, wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 150C (300F). Lightly grease a sheet pan.
Slice roll into 1/4 inch slices, place on sheet pan and bake for about 1 hour or until treats are done, checking after 45 minutes, and then every 5 minutes thereafter.
Let them cool before giving to your best friend.

Recipe provided by http://www.divinerecipes.com/

Home made Pet Treats - Part 1

Good Pet Reward Snacks

This recipe serves two good dogs or cat

3 1/2 cups all purpose flour, plus extra
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup powdered nonfat milk
2 cups low-salt chicken or beef broth
1 cup rye lour
2 cups wheat germ
2 1/2 teaspoon dry yeast
1 egg beaten

Preheat oven to 150C (300F). Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add broth and mix well. Turn out dough on a floured surface and flatten with hands. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough to a 1/2 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters or a knife to shape dough into snack-size shapes (if making for cats, cut to an appropriately small size). Place the snacks cutouts on a baking sheet and brush the tops with the beaten egg. Bake the snacks for 30-40 minutes or until crisp. Allow to cool on a rack before serving to your pets. Snacks can be stored in an airtight jar.

Dr Harrys Canine Cookies

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Makes: about 36 biscuits

2-3 cups finely chopped / minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
2 Tablespoon vegetable oil (preferably olive)
2 3/4 cups wholemeal flour
2 Tablespoon unprocessed bran flakes
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 - 1 cup water

Preheat oven to 180C. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets or put baking paper on them. In a small bowl mix the parsley, carrots, cheese and oil. In another bowl, stir togethr the flour, bran and baking powder. Add the parsley mixture and stir well. Gradually add 1/2 cup water. Mix well, adding more water if needed to make the dough moist. Knead for 1 minute on a floured surface.

Roll the dough to 1cm thickness. Using a small dog bone cookie cutter, or even a glass if you dont have cookie cutters, cut as many shapes as you can, re-rolling the scraps. Put them on the baking sheets. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until biscuits have browned. Cool on a rack. The biscuits will harden as they cool. Store in an airtight (and dogproof) container for up to two months.