Homemade Dog Treats.

I submitted this comment on the Herald Dispatch's Dog Blog - 6/19/07.


I feed BilJac dry kibble and brown rice every feeding. Brown rice has more fiber than white. You can also add a bouillon cube for flavor. Remember, feeding only rice with nothing hard, like dry dog food, will cause your dog's stool to be loose. Boiling the chicken is the best way to fix it. You are boiling off all toxins that may be on the raw chicken. You can also add cooked carrots and a small amt. of green beans or peas. But always make sure you have some dry kibble. For the geriatric dogs that can not chew, the brown rice will fulfill most of the fiber requirements. Most importantly, rinse all vegetables before cooking or feeding raw. ***"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."***


Cheesy Dog Cookies.

2 cups All-Purpose flour -- un-sifted
1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese -- shredded
2 cloves Garlic -- finely chopped
1/2 cup Vegetable oil
4 tablespoons Water -- (4 to 5)

Combine everything except water. Whisk in food processor until consistency of cornmeal. Then add water until mixture forms a ball. Roll it into 1/2" thickness and cut into shapes. Bake on ungreased cookie sheets about 10 min. (depending on size of shapes) at 400. Cool and store in refrigerator.


Biscuits For Dogs.

1 cup oatmeal -- uncooked
1/3 cup margarine
1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
5 1/2 cups hot water
3/4 cup powdered milk
3/4 cup cornmeal
3 cups whole wheat flour
1 whole egg -- beaten

Pour hot water over oatmeal, margarine, and bouillon; let stand for 6 min. Stir in milk, cornmeal, and egg. Add flour, 1/2 c. at a time; mix well after each addition. Knead 3 - 4 min., adding more flour it necessary to make a very STIFF dough. Roll or pat dough to 1/2" thickness. Cut into dog bone shapes with cookie cutter. Bake at 325 degrees for 50 min. on baking parchment Allow to cool and dry out until hard. Store in container.