Oh, the wonderful Christmas season! Plenty of treats await both two-legged and four-legged friends! But those delicious Christmas cookies that are so good for you should definitely not be shared with your beloved dog. Many of the things we enjoy are toxic to our furry friends (e.g., chocolate, sugar, baking powder, spices, cocoa powder, etc.). So that your little darling doesn't have to look on enviously while you munch on cookies, we've put together a few ideas for you on how to bake some healthy and even tooth-friendly dog biscuits yourself. This way, you're guaranteed to become a super-owner!
Baking healthy dog biscuits – which ingredients can be used
You can safely use meat, fish, vegetables, fruit, dairy products, nuts, and eggs to bake dog biscuits for your pet. Use whole-grain or whole-wheat flour as a binding agent; if your dog is gluten intolerant, substitute corn or buckwheat flour. In general, it's a good idea to consider your dog's allergies when baking dog biscuits and omit anything that might upset their stomach.
Baking dog biscuits – here's how!
Recipe 1:
Knead 2 parts oatmeal, 1 part fresh liverwurst, 1 part cottage cheese, 1 egg, and a few tablespoons of olive oil into a firm dough (add more oil or water if necessary). Roll out the dough, cut out shapes with cookie cutters, place on a baking sheet lined with baking paper, and place in a cold oven. Then bake at 180°C (fan oven) for 30 minutes.
Recipe 2:
Combine 2 finely grated carrots, 2 mashed bananas, a handful of chia seeds, a little cold water, olive oil, and 200g of flour. Let the dough rest briefly, roll out, and cut out shapes. Bake at 180°C for 20–25 minutes.
Baking dog biscuits – giving the gift of joy
Stored in an airtight container, these cookies will stay fresh for 2–4 weeks and are perfect as a gift for any four-legged friend. Spread the Christmas cheer among both two-legged and four-legged friends!
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