How to Feed Dogs Wheat Germ

Wheat germ offers many healthful benefits for dogs. It is a vital source of numerous vitamins and nutrients. Wheat germ contains high levels of B complex, which can boosts a dog's immunity. It is also high in vitamin E, which can help prevent against heart disease and cancer. Wheat germ also provides dogs with a great source of zinc and iron. Nutrient-rich wheat germ may be used as a substitute for flour in many homemade dog food recipes and create a tasty treat that can be fed to dogs with great ease.

Things You'll Need

  • 2 cups wheat germ
  • 3 (2.5 oz.) jars of baby food in flavor of choice
  • 1 tbsp. water
  • Bowl
  • Spoon
  • Non-stick cookie Sheet
  • Oven
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Instructions

  1. Instructions

    • 1

      Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

    • 2

      Empty the contents of three (2.5 ounce) jars of baby food in the flavor of your choice into a clean mixing bowl. Add 1 tablespoon water.

    • 3

      Add 2 cups of dry wheat germ into the bowl's wet ingredient mixture and, using the spoon, stir until the mixture is the consistency of dough.

    • 4

      Take spoons full of dough and form them into small balls. Place the balls onto a non-stick cookie sheet. Dip the spoon into cold water and use it to gently flatten the balls.

    • 5

      Place the cookie sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

    • 6

      Take the cookie sheet out of the oven and let treats stand for 10 minutes or until cool.

    • 7

      Feed dogs the delicious wheat germ cookie as a healthy treat once or twice a day. Store leftover treats in an airtight container to maintain freshness.