Being small dogs, my two chihuahuas generally only get one treat a day, and that’s usually at the end of the day before they go into their crate for the night. It’s nothing special, usually just a baked treat I’ve made for them, and they’ll eat it up before settling down.

I was recently sent a few bags of the Bit-O-Luv brand dog treats to try, and truth be told, I’ve never seen my dogs eyeball where it is I put the treats after I’ve given them one, but they know exactly which cupboard these are in! As soon as they …read more

Though we’re not the kind of dog owners that treat our dogs as little people (ie dressing them up or taking them places, etc), we do have fun trying to include them in our “in house” activities if we’re able to, like getting them a new chew toy or doll for the holidays, or making them a special treat on our “treat” holidays (Easter, Valentine’s, etc).

This includes a fun treat made from cooked, leftover turkey that’s perfect for the Thanksgiving weekend. Because we don’t have leftover turkey until after the holiday is over (and don’t want to spend anymore time …read more

I like making my own treats for my dogs because I know the ingredients that go into them are as fresh as they can be and there aren’t any fillers or extra salt or preservatives.

I hadn’t thought of making Halloween treats especially for them before! I came across this recipe for “Tricky Treats” and as soon as I get the ingredients for it together I’ll be making a batch for my dogs. True, they won’t know the difference nor will they care that they’re treats have a autumnal slant to them, but it’ll be fun for me and the kids …read more

It’s no secret that I love making treats and snacks myself for my dogs. I love knowing exactly what’s going into the treats, and by adding certain things that I know my dogs love, I know they won’t go to waste either.
In this series of videos, Melinda Cerritos of Four Paws Pantry in Virginia goes over the basics of making her doggy trail mix. She uses dry breakfast cereals, carob chips, butter, cheese powder, Pupperoni, and brown gravy mix. None of these are terribly healthy for your dog, so you wouldn’t want to feed this constantly — it’s a …read more

I’ve written before about how I like to make my own treats for our dogs. I like knowing exactly what’s going into the treats and of course, knowing how fresh they are. It’s also pretty economical, with each batch costing just a fraction of what store bought treats can run.

Daisy’s Homemade Dog Biscuits
from LifeWithCake.com
1 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
1 cup boiling water
2 teaspoons chicken or beef bullion
¾ cornmeal
1 tablespoon honey
½ cup milk
1 cup Parmesan cheese
1 egg beaten
1 stalk celery (chopped fine)
1 small carrot grated
2 cups whole wheat flour (white flour can be used)
~ Preheat oven to 325 …read more

Get your dog to eat his veggies! Well, sort of!

These cute carrot-shaped dog treats are actually chicken flavored biscuits. They’re sold four to a bag for $7.99 and are available from Kool Dog Kafe.
Want something more Easter specific? You’ve got to see the rest of their spring treat line-up: Spring Cannoli, Big Spring Bunny Cookies, Easter Dipped Bones, Spring Bunnies, and Spring Eggs. So cute!
[image: kooldogkafe.com]

Wagatha’s (how cute is that name?) all-organic (Kosher) gourmet dog treat line is based in Vermont and sells to pet retailers across the U.S. and Canada.
The delectable Vermont-made doggie treats feature human-grade ingredients like olive oil, honey and whole eggs to keep your pup safe and healthy, and come in a fun canister with company mascot Wagatha on the front. Wagathas’s promises: good enough for owners to eat!
They’ve recently launched Super Biscuits for the younger dog with boundless energy – with added vitamins and minerals to refuel and refresh, and they also have a Senior Biscuit for less …read more

When I make dog treats for my dogs sometimes I like to go the extra step and use bone-shaped cutters (when I’m not in the mood I just roll the dough out and use a pizza cutter to make “nuggets“). These only really work on recipes that form a firm dough that can be rolled out.

The little one there in the center is the perfect size for our chihuahuas, and I’ve used the larger one on the left for my friends’ dogs. I don’t know anyone with a dog big enough for the largest size, but it doesn’t hurt to …read more

Remember, these are for the dog, not you! (Although, admit it – when you make your own treats you take a nibble, right? Right?)
Apple Cinnamon Drops Dog Treats
1 large apple
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup of water
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup oatmeal
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/8 cup whole wheat flour
Preheat oven to 350 ° F. Core, slice and mince the apple (use a food processor if you have one). In a large bowl, combine the minced apple, honey, water, cinnamon, and oatmeal. Gradually blend in the wheat flour, adding enough to form a stiff dough.
In a small bowl, add 1/8 cup wheat …read more

My dogs love treats but only get one biscuit a day. Every once in a while I like to try something new and give them an extra little treat, but I like to make sure it’s still somewhat healthy. These muffins seem to fit the bill, and as toy breeds my dogs only need half a muffin each, at most, so they don’t disappear too fast!
Mutt Muffins
1 small jar of baby applesauce/or equivalent in regular applesauce (not flavored)
2 carrots, shredded
2 Tbsp honey
2 ¾ cup water
¼ tsp vanilla
1 egg
In a bowl, mix all wet ingredients together and add the applesauce. …read more