How to Make Dog Treats From Scratch

Many people love to make their own dog food or dog treats for their most beloved pets. If you enjoy cooking for your family, you also might want to cook for your dog. You can make dog treats full of meat or rice, or you can bake little biscuits like the recipe featured in this article. Your dog is part of your family, and he deserves healthy treats, just like everyone else. Take a few minutes this weekend and try making your dog treats from scratch. You'll see tails wagging in no time.

Things You'll Need

  • One egg 1 1/2 tbsp. of maple or corn syrup 4 tbsp. of butter or margarine 1/4 cup of 2 percent or skim milk 1 1/2 cups of whole wheat flour 1 1/2 cups of Bisquick 1/2 cup of chopped mint leaves (optional) 1 cup of shredded chicken (optional) Baking sheet Dog bone cookie-cutter Cooling rack Food processor Cutting board
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Instructions

    • 1

      Mix all the ingredients together that are listed in the "Things You'll Need Section" of this article. You can add the mint to help with your dog's bad breath. You can add the chicken to give the treats some protein. These two ingredients are optional.

    • 2

      Put the ingredients in a food processor, and combine them until you have a large ball of dog treat dough. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.

    • 3

      Sprinkle flour on a cutting board or use another non-stick surface to roll the dough. You will want to press and roll the dough until it is about 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick.

    • 4

      Take your cookie-cutter, dog-shaped or otherwise, and cut dog treats out of the dough. Place the treats on a non-stick baking pan. Make sure to space them apart, just like you would if you were baking cookies for your family.

    • 5

      Bake your dog treats from scratch in the heated oven for 20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown. Remove from the pan and cool on a cooling rack. You must store these treats in an air tight container, or they will get moldy. This recipe should make about 30 treats.