Did you know that according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, owning a pet is linked to a decrease in blood pressure, total cholesterol and triglycerides? What better way to thank your dog for all the companionship and health benefits they bring with some homemade snacks?
Puppy Pops
Perfect for beating the heat!
Ingredients:
Set 1:
1 cup plain yogurt
1 1/2 tbsp. honey
1 apple
Mini dog biscuits
Set 2:
2 cups watermelon
blueberries
mini dog biscuits
Set 3:
1 1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth
1/2 cup diced sweet potatoes
1/3 cup chopped carrots
Directions:
Blend/mix ingredients together
Pour in ice cube tray
Add mini dog biscuit to each cube for a handle
Freeze
Give to your pup to enjoy! Woof!
Chunky Peanut Butter Molasses Dog Biscuits
Ingredients
4 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups oatmeal
½ – ¾ cup chunky peanut butter
2 ½ cups hot water
2 Tbsp. molasses
Directions
Mix all together adding more water if too stiff, but not too sticky. Knead well. Roll out to ¾ inch thickness and cut into shapes. Bake on greased cookie sheet for 40 min at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Turn off heat and leave in oven overnight. (you can place them close together on cookie sheet as they do not raise.) Makes about 6 dozen
For more information on the health benefits of sharing your life with a pet check out this post.
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