Carob for Dogs

Most dogs drool over the sight of a treat. While standard doggie biscuits are easy to pick up in the grocery store, have you considered baking your own with carob? There are many benefits to feeding your dog carob.

  1. What is Carob

    • Chocolate is a savory and delicious treat. You're dog probably thinks so, too, but it's best not to feed Fido chocolate because he could become ill. Try carob, which is a substitute for chocolate. It looks and tastes just like the real thing but won't induce a negative reaction from your canine friend.

    Uses

    • Like real chocolate, carob comes in chips, which can be used to make a variety of homemade dog treats. Try starting out with a regular carob-chip cookie, which is made with whole wheat flour, oatmeal, and carob chips.

    Source

    • Carob is made from the powder that comes from the seed pods of the carob tree. It is combined with corn malt, lecithin and barley malt to create the chocolate-like consistency.

    Effects

    • Carob will entice your dog to eat homemade treats with healthful ingredients like oats and wheat, which will result in an improved digestive system, and a shinier coat.

    Other Uses

    • If you want to experiment with more recipes, there's plenty that go beyond the standard cookie. Carob is also an excellent addition to peanut-oat-drop cookies and doggie energy bars.

    Benefits

    • Carob powder is lower in fat than cocoa powder and has no caffeine. It also boasts vitamins B1, A, iron and other minerals.