Doggy Desserts: 125 Homemade Treats for Happy, Healthy Dogs
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Dog owners looking to feed their dogs healthy homemade treats will find:
How to make your own tasty, wholesome doggie snacks and desserts
More than 100 easy-to-do recipes
Goodies your dogs will not only enjoy but are also good for them
Healthy, tasty, and easy to make with ingredients commonly found around the house
Strategies to avoid preservatives and ingredients that can irritate sensitive canine tummies and cause allergies and other health problems
Low-cal, low-fat options for overweight dogs
Sections on cookies, bars, drop cookies, cakes, muffins, and frozen treats
Cheryl Gianfrancesco
My name is Cheryl Gianfrancesco. I have written various dog cookbooks and dog articles over the years. My recipes are all over the internet with and without my permission,,lol mostly without. I have decided the time has come to continue on my journey and expand my passion for baking and dogs. I have been baking ever since I could reach the table. I always remember the holidays and traditional home made Italian cookies. It was not a holiday if we did not have our home made cookies passed down from generation to generation.. I have always loved dogs, I actually considered becoming a vet, but quickly realized that there are some parts of being a vet that I would not be able to do, like putting a dog to sleep.
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Doggy Desserts - Cheryl Gianfrancesco
Introduction
I will never forget the first time I saw Kooper: a ball of golden brown fur with a wet spot on his forehead from the water bottle in his cage and the sweetest brown eyes I have ever seen. I knew instantly he was the dog for me. I was so excited to finally have a dog of my own. As a young puppy, Kooper was very ill; he could not eat store-bought dog food, and he was on a very strict veterinary diet, which did not include treats. Like any new pet owner, I wanted to spoil my new puppy rotten, and to me, not being able to toss Kooper a much-earned reward was unacceptable. I searched pet stores and any dog treat recipes I could find, but most included salt, sugar, and artificial colorings. My frustration motivated me to make my own treats for Kooper. The treats had to be healthy and tasty as well as easy to make. I have often shared these treats (against Kooper’s wishes) with friends who have dogs. After six years, I have decided to share my recipes that were only for Kooper and his friends. I hope your special loved one enjoys these treats, which will be homemade with your love.
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Allergies. Some animals may be allergic to some of the ingredients in these recipes. If your dog has not been exposed to any of the ingredients listed, I suggest that you pick a recipe that has very few ingredients. Give your dog half the treat and wait an hour. If you notice increased scratching, vomiting, diarrhea, swelling, or any strange behavior, contact your veterinarian or emergency animal facility immediately. If you observe no reaction, increase the amount of the treat you originally gave your dog. Again, wait an hour. If you observe no reaction, give your dog a larger piece of the treat.
Treats, Not Meals. These recipes make wholesome treats for your dog because they contain no artificial coloring, preservatives, flavorings, fillers, or chemicals. However, they are treats only and are not intended as a complete diet.
Ingredients. When purchasing ingredients, choose the best quality you can find and afford. Organic and non-organic ingredients are both fine, so use whatever you prefer.
Any type of flour can be used in these recipes, especially if your dog has a wheat allergy. If you use white flour, I suggest buying unbleached white flour.
When deciding what cheese to use, the choice is yours. In my recipes, I suggest low-fat cheeses. And purchase all-natural, unsalted peanut butter with no sugar added; most grocery stores carry natural peanut butter.
Mixing. Cakes and muffins can be mixed with a fork. Cookies and frostings should be mixed with either a hand mixer or stand-alone mixer. When mixing, if your dough does not seem firm enough, add more flour, one tablespoon at a time. Mix or knead in the flour until the dough is firm. If your dough is too stiff and crumbly, add more water, one tablespoon at a time.
Yield. The yields for the recipes provided are just guidelines; your yield may be more or less, depending on the cookie cutter you use and the thickness of your dough. Be creative when baking, and use cookie cutters with a variety of shapes.
Oven Temperature. Variations in oven temperatures are common. Your oven temperature and the thickness of your dough may cause your desserts to bake quicker or take longer than expected. Check all items periodically during baking. All temperatures listed refer to degrees Fahrenheit. If your dog does not like hard, crunchy treats, eliminate the suggested oven drying time of one to two hours. The drying time removes the moisture from the cookie, making them hard. If you do not dry the cookies after baking, they will be chewy instead of crunchy.
Storage. These recipes do not have any preservatives to extend their life, so store them accordingly. I normally store treats in an airtight plastic container in a cool dry place, although I do refrigerate cakes, muffins, and treats that contain meat or cheese. The estimated average shelf life of most of the treats is approximately three weeks for cookies and one and one-half to two weeks for cakes and muffins. The longevity of the treats depends on the freshness of ingredients used and the climate in which the treats are stored. As a final note, be sure to cool all food items completely before serving them to your dog.
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55797.jpgCarob Balls
½ cup all-natural applesauce, no sugar added
1⁄3 cup honey
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 cups whole wheat flour
¼ cup carob powder (Available at health-food stores and some grocery stores)
2 tsp baking soda
In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients. With your hands, make small balls with the dough, about an inch in diameter. You may vary the size depending on the size of your dog, but be careful not to make the carob balls too big; your dog may have difficulty swallowing them. Place the balls 1½