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Recipe: Chicken & Catnip Treats
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Recipe: Cheesy Cat Treats
Make kitty smile with these homemade cheesy cat treats. […]
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Recipe: Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Cookies
Show some love by spoiling your dog with these homemade, slightly crunchy cookies. […]
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Recipe: Chicken & Veggie Meal
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Recipe: Liver Biscuits For Dogs
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Recipe: Chicken Balls
An easy, fun, one-bowl recipe that will win over the feline in your life. […]
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Recipe: Chicken Biscuits For Cats
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Recipes: Fishy Homemade Food for Cats
If you want to make fishy homemade treats for your cat, this is the article for you! […]
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Recipe: Tuna & Catnip Biscuits
Spoil the cat in your life with these easy-to-make biscuits. […]
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Recipe: Yummy Turkey Biscuits
Use some leftover turkey to make these easy homemade biscuits for your furry feline. […]
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Recipe: Gingerbread Dog Biscuits
Nothing says “Happy Holidays” like a gingerbread biscuit and there is no reason for your furry family members not to partake in the festivities or stack up a few biscuits, tie with a red ribbon for the perfect gift. […]
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Recipe: Festive Beef & Butternut Stew
Make this delicious stew for your pooch this festive season! […]
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Recipe: Banana And Blueberry Biscuits
A quick and easy biscuit recipe that’s a tasty treat and ideal for a pooch with an upset stomach, digestive issues, older dogs or even dogs with dental issues. […]
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Recipe: Pet Treats For Halloween
Halloween means sugar and spice and all things nice; lots of candy and everything coated in chocolate with icing, which no pet should eat. […]
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Recipe: Homemade Mackerel
A great and easy recipe to start making a homemade meal for the cat in your life! […]
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Recipe: Easy Canned Cookies
If your cat eats a special canned food diet, use kitty’s own food to make these simple cookies. […]
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Recipe: Soft Treats For Older Dogs
A recipe using baby foods that’s perfect for older dogs. […]
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Recipe: Homemade Breath Mints
A tasty way to improve an occasional bad breath. […]
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Recipe: Fishy Bruschetta
A quick and easy treat with lots of flavour kitty is sure to love! […]
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Recipe: Catnip Biscuits For Kitty
Most cat owners know about the calming effects the herb catnip can have on their cats. Your cat will love these biscuits! […]
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Recipe: Frozen Apple Summer Treats
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Recipe: Baked Chicken Treats
A quick and easy way to spoil the dog(s) in your life! […]
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Recipe: Homemade Chicken Dinner
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Recipe: Puppy Cookies
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Recipe: Homemade Peanut Butter Doggie Treats
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Recipe: Dog Biscuits For Breakfast
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Recipe: Sardines
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Recipe: Homemade Chicken & Tuna
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Recipe: Basic Dog Biscuits
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Recipe: Chicken & Catnip Treats
Make these chicken & catnip treats to find a quick way to your feline’s heart.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup wheat flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- ½ cup milk, fat free
- ½ cup chicken, cooked & finely chopped
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp fresh, diced catnip (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine and mix together the chicken, milk and flour.
- Add the beaten egg, oil, water and catnip (if using). Stir well to form a sticky dough.
- Shape the dough into teaspoon-sized balls and place on the baking sheet.
- Lightly flatten the balls into discs with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for approximately 10 minutes. Then turn them around and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Note:
- Consult with your veterinarian about any allergies your cat may have.
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Recipe: Cheesy Cat Treats
Make kitty smile with these homemade cheesy cat treats.
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup grated cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup plain yoghurt
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup cornmeal
- ¼ cup water
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine all the cheese, yoghurt, then add the flour and cornmeal.
- Add enough water to create a workable dough.
- Form the dough into a ball, and then roll out onto a lightly floured surface into a square or rectangle approximately 5mm (1/4 inch) thick.
- Cut the dough into 2.5 cm (one inch) sized pieces and place on baking sheet.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely.
- Store cookies in airtight container.
Note:
- Use vanilla yoghurt or sour cream instead of plain yoghurt.
- Consult with your veterinarian about any allergies your cat may have.
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Recipe: Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Cookies
Show some love by spoiling your dog with these homemade, slightly crunchy cookies.
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup pumpkin purée
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter (Xylitol free)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C (375 °F).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, add pumpkin, peanut butter, and egg yolk. Use an electric mixer and whisk until well combined.
- Using a separate bowl, stir together dry ingredients.
- Add dry ingredient mixture to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Dough will be quite dry.
- Roll dough out onto a lightly floured surface into approximately 5mm (1/4 inch) thickness.
- Use fun cookie cutters to cut shapes out of dough. Transfer to baking sheet. Ensure to leave enough space in between.
- Bake cookies for 20-25 minutes depending on size.
- Allow to cool completely.
- Store cookies in airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Make sure that the peanut butter does not contain xylitol, which can be toxic to dogs.
- Consult with your veterinarian about any allergies your dog may have.
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Recipe: Chicken & Veggie Meal
A simple, homemade, nutritious and yummy meal for your canine.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups brown rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1.4 kg (3 pounds) minced chicken
- 3 cups spinach, chopped
- 2 carrots, shredded
- 1 zucchini, shredded
- ½ cup peas, canned or frozen
Instructions:
- Add 3 cups of water in a large saucepan and cook the rice according to package instructions. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the minced chicken and loosen with a wooden spoon or spatula while stirring. Cook until browned.
- Stir in the spinach, carrots, zucchini, peas and brown rice until the spinach has wilted and the mixture is heated through.
- Let it cool completely.
Once cooled down, divide into single servings, make a note of the date, and freeze or let your pooch indulge!
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Recipe: Liver Biscuits For Dogs
Liver is packed full of nutrients that can benefit your dog’s health and wellbeing. Your dog will love the flavour of these biscuits. Happy baking!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup cornmeal
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup wheat germ
- ½ cup pureed liver
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup water
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, cornmeal, rolled oats, and wheat germ.
- Add the pureed liver, egg, and water to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Knead the dough for a few minutes until it is smooth and pliable.
- Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 0.6 cm (1/4 inch).
- Cut the dough into small pieces or shapes using a cookie cutter or knife.
- Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the biscuits are lightly browned and crispy.
- Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
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Recipe: Chicken Balls
An easy, fun, one-bowl recipe that will win over the feline in your life.
Ingredients
- 1 cup minced chicken
- ½ cup grated carrots
- ½ cup finely crushed crackers
- ¼ cup powdered milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon yeast
Method
Preheat your oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl, then shape into balls (around a golf ball size).
Bake on a greaseproof baking sheet for approximately 20 minutes, making sure they are cooked all the way through.
Remove from the oven and cool down before serving.
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Chicken Biscuits For Cats
Looking for the purr-fect way to show kitty some love? Head to the kitchen and make these tasty chicken biscuits today.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked chicken, finely chopped
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup oatmeal
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken and chicken broth.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the whole wheat flour, oatmeal, and parmesan cheese.
- Add the dry ingredients to the chicken mixture and stir until well combined.
- Beat the egg and add it to the mixture, stirring until it forms a dough.
- Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 0.6 cm (1/4 inch).
- Cut the dough into small pieces or shapes using a cookie cutter or knife.
- Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the biscuits are lightly browned.
- Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
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RECIPES: FISHY HOMEMADE FOOD FOR CATS
If you want to make fishy homemade treats for your cat, this is the article for you!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
- Basic ingredients
- Quick and easy to make
- Your cats are bound to love it
Here are a few tantalizing cat food recipes that feature real fish as the main ingredient.
Sophie’s Sardine Serving
This one’s a winner for sure that can be refrigerated for up to three days.
Ingredients
- Sardines in Oil 1 Can
- Cooked Oatmeal ⅓ Cup
- Mashed Cooked Carrot 2 Tbsp
Method
- Combine and mash ingredients together in a bowl before serving.
Max’s Mackerel Mix
This one is super simple to make and can be refrigerated for up to three days.
Ingredients
- Canned Mackerel 1 Cup
- Sunflower Seed Oil 1 Tbsp
- Cooked Brown Rice 1 Tbsp
- Chicken/Beef Broth 1 to 2 Tbsp
Method
- Briefly blend all the ingredients together in a food processor and serve immediately.
Toby’s Tasty Trout Treat
A fancy fish treat for a special occasion. Toby’s Tasty Trout Treat can be refrigerated for up to three days.
Ingredients
- Cooked Trout 1 Cup
- Sunflower Oil 2 Tbsp
- Cooked Egg Yolk 1 Yolk
- Steamed Broccoli, Diced 1 Tbsp
Method
- Blend all the ingredients together in a food processor and serve immediately.
Serafina’s Salmon Surprise
A delicious snack for your precious companion that can be refrigerated for up to three days.
Ingredients
- Salmon 1 Can
- Brewer’s Yeast 1 tsp
- Cooked Broccoli, Mashed 1 Tbsp
- Wholewheat Bread Crumbs ¼ Cup
Method
- Add ingredients to a bowl, stir to combine and serve.
HAPPY COOKING!
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RECIPE: Tuna & Catnip Biscuits
Spoil the cat in your life with these easy-to-make biscuits.
Ingredients:
140 grams tinned tuna
125 grams oat flour
1 egg
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon dried catnip
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180 °C)
- Put all the ingredients in a bowl and blend together
- Spread mixture with a rolling pin
- Using a small cookie cutter, cut out shapes and place on a baking tray
- Bake for 10-12 minutes
- Biscuits can be stored in a container in the refrigerator for up to a week
Foods to avoid:
- Candy
- Dried fruits
- Chocolate
- Caffeine
- Onions
- Garlic
- Raw eggs, meat & bones
- Alcohol
- Raw dough
- Grapes & raisins
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RECIPE: Yummy Turkey Biscuits
Use some leftover turkey to make these easy homemade biscuits for your furry feline.
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups turkey, shredded
½ cup chicken broth
1 cup whole wheat flour (or polenta or semolina)
1/3 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon soft margarine
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180 °C)
- Add shredded turkey, broth and margarine to a large bowl and blend well
- Add the flour (or polenta or semolina), and cornmeal
- Knead the dough into a ball and roll out to ¼ inch (½ cm)
- Cut into one-inch (2.5 cm) pieces and place on a baking tray
- Bake for 20 minutes
Let the biscuits cool down before serving to kitty.
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Recipe: Gingerbread Dog Biscuits
Nothing says “Happy Holidays” like a gingerbread biscuit and there is no reason for your furry family members not to partake in the festivities or stack up a few biscuits, tie with a red ribbon for the perfect gift.
Ingredients:
3 cups whole wheat flour
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1 and ¼ cups water
¼ cup olive oil
½ cup molasses
2 tablespoons honey
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180 °C)
- Use two bowls. Combine the wheat flour, cinnamon, cloves and ginger in one bowl
- Combine the water, olive oil, molasses and honey in the second bowl
- Add the liquid mixture slowly to the dry ingredients and mix together until well combined
- Divide the dough into two, wrap and refrigerate for approx. 4-5 hours
- Roll the dough out to approx. ½ cm (¼ inch) thickness
- Cut out the biscuits with a gingerbread cookie cutter and place on a baking tray
- Use the off-cuts to make little buttons for the gingerbread men
- Bake for 10-15 minutes
- Cool down and decorate with sugar-free icing
Sugar-free Icing:
¼ cup cornstarch
¼ cup water
2 teaspoons honey
Pet-friendly food colouring
Directions:
- Place the cornstarch in a bowl, add only half of the ¼ cup of the water in small quantities with a teaspoon
- Stir in the honey and then add the other half of the ¼ cup of water until you reach the desired consistency
- At first the icing will seem a little thin before it hardens
- Divide the icing into as many bowls as you would like to add colour to. Add a drop of colour and mix until you get the desired colour for your icing
- Substitute cornstarch with rice flour or potato flour for a sensitive pooch. You may need to add a bit extra for hardening
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Recipe: Festive Beef & Butternut Stew
Make this delicious stew for your pooch this festive season!
Ingredients:
1 butternut squash (skin on), cut into cubes
3 peeled potatoes, cut into cubes (Note: potato skins are not safe for dogs to eat)
2 pounds (1 kg) untrimmed beef stew, cut into 1-inch (2 cm) cubes
1 cup brussel sprouts (or broccoli/green beans/peas/spinach)
½ cup beef stock
Seasoning, Cinnamon, Clove
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180 °C)
- Place vegetables in a baking dish and toss with a little cooking oil to coat
- Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon and clove over the butternut squash for flavour; add a little parsley over the potatoes
- Bake vegetables for approx. 20 minutes
- Add the beef cubes, stir to combine with vegetables and return to oven for approx. 20-30 minutes.
- The beef cubes should be brown on the outside and cooked through
- Allow to cool before serving
- Refrigerate leftovers
Festive foods to avoid:
Gravy (contains a high level of fat)
Anything cooked in fat, butter, oils or glazes
Bones
Cheese or cranberry sauce
Turkey or chicken skin
Pigs in blankets
Anything with onions, garlic or leeks
Stuffing may include herbs/spices that can be toxic to dogs
Raisins, currents, sultanas, chocolate & nuts (or food containing these) can be toxic to dogs
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Recipe: Banana And Blueberry Biscuits
A quick and easy biscuit recipe that’s a tasty treat and ideal for a pooch with an upset stomach, digestive issues, older dogs or even dogs with dental issues.
Ingredients:
3 cups oats
2 large eggs
1 medium banana
¾ cup blueberries
½ cup flour
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Grind the oats in a food processor to an almost flour consistency.
- Add the eggs, banana, flour and blueberries to the above, pulse until well mixed into a dough.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Scoop a tablespoon of dough into hands and roll into a ball. Place onto baking tray and press down slightly with a fork. Repeat process.
- Bake for approx. 15-20 minutes.
- Allow biscuits to cool before serving to your dog.
Makes 20 biscuits.
Note: Store biscuits in a treat jar for up to a week or in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. These biscuits freeze well.
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Recipe: Pet Treats For Halloween
Halloween means sugar and spice and all things nice; lots of candy and everything coated in chocolate with icing, which no pet should eat. That does not mean our fur friends have to miss out on all the fun. Make these homemade treats for your pet to join in the excitement of celebrating Halloween.
🎃 Homemade Halloween Cookies for Kitties
Ingredients:
1 cup white flour
¼ cup soy flour
3 tablespoons soft margarine
1 tablespoon cod liver oil
¼ cup water
5 tablespoons parmesan cheese
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 150 °C (300°F).
- Mix the margarine, cod liver oil, water and parmesan cheese together in a bowl.
- Add both white flour and soy flour and combine to form a dough.
- Roll dough out to approximately 6 mm (¼ -inch) thickness.
- Using small Halloween-themed cookie cutters, cut out the dough in different shapes.
- Bake on an ungreased oven tray until golden brown (approx. 20-25 min).
- Allow cookies to cool before serving to kitty!
🎃 Homemade Halloween Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Treats for Pooches
Ingredients:
½ cup fresh or canned pumpkin
½ cup peanut butter
2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
½ cup water (as needed)
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350°F).
- Whisk pumpkin, peanut butter, wheat flour, baking powder and cinnamon together in a bowl.
- Add water as needed, until the dough is dry and stiff.
- Roll the dough out to approx. 1.2 cm (½ -inch) thickness.
- Using Halloween-themed cookie cutters, cut out the dough in different shapes.
- Bake on an oven tray for about 40 min until the cookies are hard.
- Allow cookies to cool before serving to your pooch!
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RECIPE: HOMEMADE MACKEREL
A great and easy recipe to start making a homemade meal for the cat in your life!
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned mackerel
- 1 Tablespoon sunflower seed oil
- 1 Tablespoon brown rice, cooked
- 1 to 2 Tablespoons of chicken or beef broth, or water
Directions
- Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until blended.
- Serve immediately and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.
* Consult with your veterinarian about any allergies your cat may have.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: ±10 minutes
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RECIPE: EASY CANNED COOKIES
If your cat eats a special canned food diet, use kitty’s own food to make these simple cookies.
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 160°C.
- Prepare a non-stick baking tray.
- Slide the food from the can in one piece. It is easier when you open the top and bottom of the can and gently push the contents out.
- Cut the food into approximately half a centimeter slices using a sharp knife.
- Place the slices on the baking tray and bake until crispy.
- Allow to cool and serve.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
* Consult with your veterinarian about any allergies your cat may have.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Baking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: ±20 minutes
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RECIPE: SOFT TREATS FOR OLDER DOGS
A recipe using baby foods that’s perfect for older dogs.
Ingredients
- 1 jar chicken, ham, turkey or beef-flavoured baby food
- 4 teaspoons dry milk powder
- 4 teaspoons dry cream of wheat; Nestum or Cerelac
Veggie or combo treats:
- 1 jar baby food in any flavour your dog likes
- 6 ½ teaspoons dry milk powder
- 6 ½ teaspoons cream of wheat
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Use two large baking trays and line with baking paper.
- In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients together. The batter should be shapeable, not too thin, as long as it will form a ball.
- Allow the mixture to rest at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- Wet your hands and form small balls and place on baking tray. Use a fork dampened with water and press the balls into a flat disc, about half a centimeter.
- Bake for 15 minutes, remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- Store the treats in the refrigerator for up to a month or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
NOTE:
Different brands of baby food may contain different amounts of water, therefore add little extra and equal amounts of additional dry ingredients if necessary (dry milk powder & dry cream of wheat). Adding too much of the dry ingredients will create harder treats.
* Consult with your veterinarian about any allergies your dog may have.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: ±45 minutes
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RECIPE: HOMEMADE BREATH MINTS
A tasty way to improve an occasional bad breath.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup oats
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 1 handful fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 small handful fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Use two large baking trays and line with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, oats, chicken stock, mint and parsley together. Taste the mixture and add more mint if necessary. Add the egg and stir to combine.
- Knead the dough until it forms a ball and roll out until it’s about 1 cm thick.
- Using a knife, cut the dough into slices or using a cookie cutter, create fun shapes.
- Arrange the cookies on the baking trays (leaving enough space in between) and bake for 30 minutes. Allow to cool completely and store in an airtight container.
NOTE:
• If your dog has a wheat allergy, use white or oat flour instead.
• Adjust the mint according to the likes of your dog.
• You can also add in chopped bacon, cheese or liver powder.
* Consult with your veterinarian about any allergies your dog may have.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: ±60 minutes
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RECIPE: FISHY BRUSCHETTA
A quick and easy treat with lots of flavour kitty is sure to love!
Ingredients
- 1 slice of Bruschetta
- Fish oil
- Dried fish flakes
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 170°C.
- Prepare a non-stick baking tray.
- Lightly toast the bread in a toaster first.
- Cut the toast into small squares or use a cookie cutter to make fun shapes.
- Brush the top of the squares with a little fresh fish oil and lightly sprinkle with dried fish flakes.
- Bake in the oven until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly and serve warm.
* Consult with your veterinarian about any allergies your cat may have. Remember these are healthy snacks and should not be used as a substitute for a regular balanced diet.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Baking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: ±20 minutes
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RECIPE: CATNIP BISCUITS FOR KITTY
Most cat owners know about the calming effects the herb catnip can have on their cats. Your cat will love these biscuits!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups wheat or white flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons catnip
- ⅓ cup powdered milk
- ½ cup milk
- 2 Tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 egg
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C.
- Prepare a non-stick baking tray.
- Mix all the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Add in wet ingredients to form a soft dough. Add in a little more flour if the dough is too sticky.
- Roll the dough out onto a non-stick surface and carefully cut the dough into bite-sized squares or use a cookie cutter to make fun shapes.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown and allow to cool down.
- Store in an airtight container or freeze and thaw as needed.
* Consult with your veterinarian about any allergies your cat may have. Remember these are healthy snacks and should not be used as a substitute for a regular balanced diet.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Baking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: ±30 minutes
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RECIPE: FROZEN APPLE SUMMER TREATS
Packed with fibre, vitamin A and vitamin C, you can’t go wrong!
A perfect treat for a hot summer’s day that will cool your dog down while enjoying the freshness, and good benefits of apples.
Ingredients
- 2 Apples
- 1 cup of fat-free Greek Yoghurt
- Water
Directions
- All you need is an ice cube tray or two and your NutriBullet or liquidiser.
- Remove the seeds and the core, and slice the apples into small pieces.
- Blend the apple slices, yoghurt and a splash of water together, until you get a liquid consistency.
- Pour the liquid mixture into the ice cube trays and freeze for a few hours until hard.
- Leftover treats can be stored in a container in the freezer.
* Consult with your veterinarian about any allergies your dog may have. Some dogs may be sensitive to dairy products.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Freezing Time: ±3 hours
Total Time: ±3 hours
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Recipe: Baked Chicken Treats
A quick and easy way to spoil the dog(s) in your life!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 grams) cooked, finely diced chicken
- ½ cup rice, cooked & mashed
- 3 Tablespoons rice flour
- 1 Tablespoon parsley
- 1 egg
Directions
- Preheat oven to 175°C.
- Use baking moulds, like heart moulds, or small cupcake moulds.
- Mix all ingredients together and stir well.
- Spoon the mixture into the moulds and bake for 20-30 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
- Allow to cool, remove and store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
* Consult with your veterinarian about any allergies your dog may have.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: ±40 minutes
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Recipe: Homemade Chicken Dinner
A great way to combine meat and vegetables for our furry meat eaters.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked chicken
- 1/4 cup steamed mashed broccoli
- 1/4 cup steamed mashed carrots
- Chicken stock (separated)
Directions
- Place all ingredients in a food processor with tablespoons of the chicken stock.
- Puree until it resembles a pâté. Gradually add the stock until the mixture is smooth, but not soupy.
- Serve at room temperature.
* Consult with your veterinarian about any allergies your cat may have.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: ± 10 minutes
Servings: Depends on size of your pet’s appetite
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Recipe: Puppy Cookies
Your puppy will love these healthy cookies … and they are salt free!
Ingredients
- 6 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 & 1/2 Tablespoons baking soda
- 1 Tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 Teaspoons cinnamon
- 3/4 cup apple sauce
- 3/4 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg, beaten
Directions
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Use two large baking trays and line with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together to form a dough.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and use a rolling pin to roll out 5mm thick.
- Cut out shapes with a cookie cutter or simply use a pizza cutter.
- Arrange the shapes on the baking trays and prick the centre of each cookie with a fork. Bake for 8 minutes and turn the oven off, keeping the oven door closed. Leave the cookies in the oven for about 1-2 hours until hard.
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
* Consult with your veterinarian about any allergies your dog may have.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: ± 120 minutes
Servings: Depends on size of your pet’s appetite
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Recipe: Homemade Peanut Butter Doggie Treats
A simple, fun, one-bowl recipe that only takes 20 minutes to prepare. These yummy treats can be frozen and given to Charlie, straight from the fridge!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (250g) natural creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup (180ml) fat free milk
- 1 large egg (or 1/4 cup apple sauce)
- 2 cups (244g) whole wheat flour (or un-bleached all-purpose flour)
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1/3 cup (30g) oats
- 2-3 strips cooked bacon, chopped finely
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 165°C.
- Use two large baking trays and line with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, gently mix the peanut butter, milk and egg together with a wooden spoon. Add the flour and baking powder. Use your hands to work in the flour. Mix in the oats and bacon. The dough is extremely thick and heavy.
- Turn the dough onto a floured work surface and use a floured rolling pin to roll out. Using a cookie cutter or knife, make fun shapes. The size of the treats can be based on the size of your dog.
- Arrange the shapes on the baking trays and bake for 18-20 minutes, or very lightly browned on the bottom. Remove the trays from the oven and turn the treats over to bake the other side for 10-12 minutes longer.
Allow to cool completely before serving to your dog. Store at room temperature in an airtight container or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Timing:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: ± 50 minutes
- Servings: ± 20 biscuits, depending on size of biscuits
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Dog Biscuits For Breakfast
A gluten-free breakfast biscuit made with yummy ingredients. You can join in too!
Ingredients:
- 1 1⁄2 cups brown rice flour (plus more for dusting)
- 2 Tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 2 Tablespoons bacon fat
- 2 strips crispy bacon, crumbled
- 1⁄4 cup grated Cheddar cheese
- 1 medium sized carrot, shredded and chopped into very small pieces
- 1 egg
- 5 Tablespoons water
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 175°C.
- Use two large baking trays and line with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together to form a dough.
- Turn the dough onto a brown rice floured work surface and use a rolling pin to roll out 5mm thick. Cut out shapes with a cookie cutter. Arrange the shapes on the baking trays and bake for 25-30 minutes, until lightly brown.
- Allow to cool completely before serving. Store biscuits in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Note: Instead of brown rice flour, you can use quinoa flour instead.
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Recipe: Sardines
“So when I cease to be I want to go back … to the sea! Oh for the life of a sardine! That is the life for me!” ~ Charlie Chaplin
Ingredients:
- 1 can sardines in oil
- 2 Tablespoons cooked carrot, mashed
- 1/3 cup cooked oatmeal
Directions:
- Place all ingredients in a bowl, mash together and serve.
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator up to three days.
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Recipe: Homemade Chicken & Tuna
The smell of boiled chicken will make kitty come running.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup boiled chicken
- 1 can oil packed tuna
- 1 Tablespoon steamed mashed carrots
Directions:
- Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Serve at room temperature.
- Keep leftovers in the refrigerator up to three days.
Timing:
- Preparation: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: ± 10 minutes
Servings: Varies according to the appetite of your cat
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Recipe: Basic Dog Biscuits
These biscuits can be customised to cater for your canine’s palate by adding bacon bits, liver powder or shredded cheese.
Ingredients:
- 2 1⁄2 cups whole wheat flour (can be substituted with regular flour or oats)
- pinch of salt
- 1 egg
- 1 Tablespoon beef or chicken stock granules
- 1⁄2 cup hot water
Optional: Add bacon bits, liver powder, shredded cheese (unless your dog is lactose intolerant)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 180°C
- Dissolve stock in hot water
- Add remaining ingredients
- Knead dough until it forms a ball
- Roll dough until 1cm thick
- Cut into slices or bone shapes (using a bone shaped cookie cutter)
- Place on lightly greased baking sheet
- Bake for 30 minutes
Timing:
- Preparation: 30-40 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: ± 60 minutes
Servings: ± 20 biscuits, depending on size of biscuits!
*Consult with your veterinarian about any allergies your dog may have.
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