As loving pet parents, we always want the best for our furry companions. We care for their health, well-being and, of course, their taste buds! While pet shop shelves are filled with a plethora of commercial snacks for your pet, homemade treats can offer a healthier and tastier option. So why not try making your own treats for your fluffy friend on a special day like today?
Why homemade snacks?
Healthier ingredients: when you make your own snacks, you have control over the ingredients. You can choose high-quality, fresh and healthy ingredients, free from artificial additives and preservatives.
Adapting to dietary needs: does your pet have special dietary needs? By making your own snacks, you can select ingredients that suit your pet’s diet, be it grain-free, hypoallergenic or a particular protein source.
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Recipes for homemade pet snacks
Peanut butter banana pupsicles
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (make sure it does not contain xylitol, which is toxic to dogs)
- 1 cup unsweetened yoghurt (preferably Greek yoghurt)
- Mash the banana and mix with the peanut butter and yoghurt.
- Pour the mixture into ice cream moulds.
- Place in the freezer and freeze for several hours.
- Serve to your dog on a hot day for a refreshing treat!
Biscuits of salmon and sweet potato
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1 cup cooked salmon, skinless and boneless
- 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato
- 1/2 cup oatmeal flour
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Mix the salmon, sweet potato and oatmeal flour in a bowl to form a cohesive dough.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into small biscuits using biscuit cutters.
- Place the biscuits on the baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Leave to cool and store in an airtight container.
Carrot and apple biscuits
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 1 cup finely grated apple
- 1 1/2 cups wholemeal flour
- 1 egg
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Mix the grated carrot, apple, wholemeal flour and egg in a bowl to form a dough.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into biscuits.
- Place the biscuits on the baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until firm.
- Leave to cool and store in an airtight container.
Making homemade snacks for your pet is not only fun and satisfying, but it also allows you to promote the health and well-being of your furry friend. With these simple recipes, you can spoil your pet with treats that are lovingly prepared and packed with healthy ingredients. So what are you waiting for? Get out that chef’s hat and surprise your pet with some homemade treats today! Also read more about food that is toxic for your pet!