These are one of my favorite dog treats to make, and one of the favorites for the dogs to eat!
It’s easy and foolproof, and I usually have all the ingredients on hand. Make sure you don’t store it in an airtight container (they’ll get moldy) – in fact, they do well in the fridge.
Fido’s Favorite Treats
1 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup margarine or butter
1 cup boiling water
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons chicken or beef instant bullion
1/2 cup milk
4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese ( 1 cup)
1 egg, beaten
2 cups white or wheat flour
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease cookie …read more

Donuts aren’t just for people! Of course, these donuts for dogs are a bit more healthy and don’t take nearly as long (just pop them in the microwave!) and are overall more dog-friendly, so why not whip up a batch for your dog to enjoy the next time you treat yourself?
Microwaveable Dog Donuts
2 C Whole wheat flour
3 T Oatmeal
1 Egg; lightly beaten
1 tsp Garlic powder
2/3 C Beef or chicken broth
Place flour in a bowl, add egg and broth and mix well. Blend in oatmeal and garlic powder. Roll dough into a ball, roll out on a lightly floured surface to …read more

2 apples
1/2 c. ferret pellets
peanut butter (optional)
Grind the ferret pellets or crush them with the back of a spoon. Use a little water to soften the food to make it mushy, but not to watery. Mix in some peanut butter, be sure not to add to much. Peel the apples and chop them into tiny pieces. Mix the apples in with other ingredients and serve!
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I’ve mentioned before that my cats aren’t big treat eaters. I kind of wish they were because I love making treats for my pets, but they actually were interested in these! They took a couple of nibbles and while they don’t go as crazy for them as they do for catnip I think we’ll keep these around!
Cat Crackers
6 ounces of undrained tuna
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup flour
1/3 cup water
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Measure all of the ingredients into a bowl and mix thoroughly with your hands. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into treat sized pieces (I …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

Image details: Dog Standing on Hind Legs to Receive Treat served by picapp.com
When I make treats for my dogs I like to make sure the ingredients are as unprocessed and “real” as possible. I like this one because it uses real meat, and I only put in half the garlic powder since the jury’s still out on how garlic affects dogs!
I also read a few years ago that small dogs need to be careful with their liver treat intake as it can thin the blood due to its high iron content, and should not be given to dogs who’ve recently …read more

Image details: Lop-eared rabbit served by picapp.com
I seem to be on a bunny kick this week (do not tell my husband!) and came across this recipe for “bunny cookies:”
- 1 cup of your bunny’s favorite fruits and veggies, chopped (bunny-friendly only!)
- 1/4 cup yogurt or banana (plus a little bit of water if using banana)
1. Cut up fruits and vegetables and place in a bowl
2. Mix water and banana until creamy (skip this step if you are using yogurt)
3. Place a small amount of yogurt or banana mixture on a plate
4. Place small amount of fruits and vegetables onto the …read more

Image details: Two kittens drinking milk served by picapp.com
Kitty Heaven Sardine Surprise Treats
2 flat cans of sardines in oil (do not drain)
2/3 cups cooked rice
1 T pureed liver (or canned liver cat food)
1/4 cups chopped parsley
Combine all ingredients and mix well. Shape into balls of desired size or simply spoon into cat’s dish and serve. These treats may be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days, and may also be frozen.

Image details: Domestic Kitten served by picapp.com

Cat Attack Cookies
1 c whole wheat flour
1/4 c soy flour
1 t catnip
1 egg
1/3 c milk or cat’s milk
2 T wheat germ
1/3 c powdered milk
1 T unsulfurated molasses
2 T butter, vegetable oil, or canola oil
Preheat oven to 350F. Mix dry ingredients together. Add molasses, egg, oil and milk. Roll out flat onto oiled cookie sheet and cut into small, cat bite-sized pieces. Bake for 20 minutes. Let cool and store in tightly sealed container.
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Dogs like the occasional cool treat just as much as we do, so why not treat them to a homemade ice cream made just for them?
While dairy isn’t terribly good for dogs, yogurt contains much less lactase than regular milk and the live cultures are great for your dog’s digestive system. Use the ice cream just as an occasional treat!
Frosty Paws Dog Ice Cream
32 oz vanilla yogurt
1 mashed banana or one large jar of banana baby food
2 T. peanut butter
2 T honey
Blend all together and freeze in paper cups. Peel away the cups & place in your pets dish …read more