Homemade Yorkie Treats

Make healthy homemade treats for your four-legged friend. Homemade treats for your Yorkie or other dog breed can be made in bulk for cost savings or shared with friends. Make homemade treats that have health benefits for your dog and use your Yorkie's favorite ingredients.

  1. Treat Ingredients

    • Making homemade treats for your Yorkie or other dog breed that include pumpkin as a primary ingredient have significant health benefits for your furry friend. Pumpkin is rich in nutrients and also helps to control both diarrhea and constipation in dogs. Pumpkin treats are also especially suitable during the holidays while the two-legged members of the family are enjoying their own pumpkin treats.

      Pumpkin can be combined with other ingredients such as oats or peanut butter to create a variety of treats that your Yorkie will enjoy.

      Peanut butter has long been a favorite for dogs and can be used to create treats that will have your Yorkie begging. Combine peanut butter with oats and honey to make a homemade treat your dog will love.

      Use whole wheat flour as the base of your homemade treats to provide additional nutritional value for your dog. Omit extra ingredients such as salt or other seasonings to promote the health benefits of your homemade dog treats.

    Treat Sizes

    • Many homemade dog treat recipes can be baked in a pan, then cut to size using a knife or pizza cutter once they are finished. If you are using a recipe that calls for the dough to be rolled, consider purchasing a cookie cutter that is the appropriate size for your dog. Specialized cookie cutter shapes are available based on the size of your breed of dog and can be purchased in shapes such as bones, dog houses and fire hydrants. Treats cut with a knife or pizza cutter should be consistent in size to prevent voracious eaters from becoming choked. If you are unsure what size to cut your homemade treats, then use store bought treats to obtain the scale or talk to your veterinarian.

    Storing Treats

    • Homemade treats should be stored in an airtight container to prevent them from spoiling. Consider storing excess treats in the refrigerator or freezer to extend the life of your homemade dog treats. Waxed paper can also be used to prevent treats from sticking to each other and provide for easy access when your treat jar starts to empty.