It is not surprising that organic dog treats recipes are in demand these days. More and more pet owners are wanting to feed their pets healthy dog food and dog treats. All of the pet food recalls had a lot to do with this. These dog food recalls caused pet owners to start reading the labels of the pet food and pet treats that they were feeding their pets. If you haven’t already done so, read a label of store brand dog treats. You will be shocked when you see the ingredients!
How To Make Organic Dog Treats
Making organic dog treats is really the same as making any type of homemade dog treats, you just use organic ingredients. A lot of people think that they can not make their pet homemade organic dog treats because it is simply too expensive. While organic items are usually more expensive, if you buy them in bulk you will actually end up saving money. For example, you can get 5 lbs. of certified Organic Hard Red Wheat for under $20! This particular wheat would have to be ground into flour, but that is really not a bog deal. If you plan on selling your homemade dog treats, you can expect to charge more for organic dog treats. So keep that in mind if a business is something that you are considering.
Recipes For Organic Dog Treats
So there are those of us who are brave enough to want to know how to make organic dog treats for our pets. It’s really no different than baking a batch of cookies for your kids. Making organic homemade dog treats is really easy when you have the right recipes. I wanted to share two of my favorite organic dog treats recipes. They are really simple and I’m sure your dog will love them!
Organic Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Ingredients:
2 cups organic oat flour
1 cup organic oats
1/4 cup organic peanut butter
1 1/4 cup hot water
1 tbsp. molasses
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350F. Combine all ingredients together. Knead dough for about 2 minutes. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut desired shapes using floured cookie cutters. Bake on greased cookie sheet for 40 minutes. Turn off heat and cool completely in oven.
Organic Chicken Dog Treats
Ingredients:
1 cup organic rolled oats
1 cup organic oat flour
1 tsp. flaxseed, ground
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 can organic chopped chicken
1/3 cup water (or as needed)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Grind flaxseeds, set aside. In food processor, grind oats to a coarse flour. Add all other ingredients and blend on and off until mixture comes together to form a ball. If mixture is too dry add more water, a teaspoon at a time. Place dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until the dough is soft, about 1 minute. Roll to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Cut into shapes using a floured cookie cutter. Place on greased cookie sheets. Bake for about 20 – 25 minutes or until firm and nicely browned. Cool treats on a wire rack.
Organic Dog Treats
Feeding your pet organic dog food and organic dog treats are a sure way to keep you pet happy and healthy. Organic pet products are made with all organic ingredients, which means there are absolute NO pesticides, preservatives, or harmful by-products in them. All of the ingredients that are put into these types of products have been grown without the use of pesticides and when the treats are made, nothing harmful goes into them to preserve them. You really can’t any healthier than organic.There are several well known companies that produce organic dog treats. Wet Noses Organic Dog Treats has an excellent selection of reasonably priced organic dog treats. they are one of the most reputable companies on the market today and my dog has never turned his nose up to any of them! If you are thinking about giving your dog some organic dog treats, but you do not have the time to make organic homemade dog treats, I would certainly recommend these! Here are few of my dog’s favorites.