Biscuits can be a perfect snack for dogs, however, the industrial ones usually contain preservatives and artificial flavors, which are not recommended for the he alth of these animals. Therefore, on our site we encourage you to make your own cookies. In this way, you will enjoy cooking for your dog and watching how he devours these treats, since we are sure that he will love them.
We share with you 5 totally homemade, he althy dog biscuit recipes for all tastes, ages and conditions. You will find biscuits for diabetic dogs, biscuits for dogs without grains, without flour and for puppies. Don't miss out and discover how to make dog biscuits!
How to make dog biscuits?
Making dog biscuits is very simple, you just have to take into account a series of guidelines to make snacks that your furry friend can digest without problems. These recommendations are as follows:
- Prefers wholemeal flour In dog biscuit recipes that require flour, opt for the wholemeal version because it is easier to digest for them. If you can't get wholemeal flour, then use the flour you have at home but reduce its amount and increase the amount of fruit or meat so that the dough is equally compact.
- Use plant-based or lactose-free milk Although not all dogs are lactose intolerant, the truth is that most tend to develop this intolerance upon reaching adulthood. If you know that your dog is not intolerant because he has been drinking milk since he was a child and has not had any type of negative reaction, then you can use cow's milk. Now, if you have never given your dog milk, it is most likely that he is intolerant and, therefore, it is best to opt for vegetable milk or lactose-free cow's milk.
- Use quality fruit and meat. The cookies will be better if the ingredients are quality and fresh, but if you only have frozen meat you can also use it by letting it thaw first.
- Adapt the recipes to your dog's needs For example, if you know your dog is allergic to apples, substitute another fruit that you know he accepts without problems. The amount will be the same as long as it has a similar consistency. You can replace the apple with pear, the carrot with zucchini, the meat with fish, etc.
- To make grain-free dog biscuits, you can substitute these foods for potato or sweet potato, both cooked and mashed.
Now that you know how to make dog biscuits, let's look at some quick and easy recipes.
Carrot and Oatmeal Dog Biscuits
Oatmeal is a food that is easy to obtain and very beneficial for dogs It provides B group vitamins, helps regenerate the intestinal mucosa It improves digestion thanks to the amount of fiber it contains, it is good for skin he alth, being ideal for dogs with dermatitis problems, and it favors the coat, giving it softness and shine. A very simple way to include oatmeal in the dog's diet is by mixing a tablespoon of flakes with natural yogurt without sugar, it is an excellent breakfast that also provides probiotics. Likewise, through oatmeal cookies for dogs it is also possible to give the animal all these benefits.
Carrot is also a very good food for dogs because it mainly provides beta-carotene. To make this Oatmeal Carrot Dog Biscuit Recipe you will need:
- 1 eggs
- 25 ml olive oil
- 20 ml of honey
- 150 g oat flakes
- 1 carrot
- 100 ml of water
- 50 g wholemeal flour (can be oatmeal)
Once you have obtained the ingredients, you just have to s follow these simple steps:
- Beat the egg with the honey, oil and water. It is advisable to use organic honey, as pure as possible, and extra virgin olive oil because dogs digest them better.
- Peel the carrot and cut into cubes or grate it and add it to the dough.
- Add the flour and integrate it into the dough. You can use oatmeal or any type of whole wheat flour you have at home. And if you don't have it, eliminate this ingredient and use 200 grams of oat flakes. Another totally valid option is to grind 50 grams of oat flakes to get homemade flour.
- Add the oat flakes and continue mixing. Preheat the oven to 180ºC. The dough is somewhat doughy, but if you think it lacks liquid you can pour a little more water.
- Shape the cookies with a spoon, placing them on a tray lined with baking paper.
- Bake cookies for 10-15 minutes.
They are crispy and golden, you'll have to wait for them to cool down before giving them to your dog.
Apple Dog Biscuits
The apple is one of the best fruits for dogs because it provides hydration, vitamins, carbohydrates and minerals. In addition, is diuretic and digestive and can be recommended for both cases of diarrhea and constipation. How is it possible? Very simple, because provided with skin, which is where most of the fiber is, it helps to harden the stool, while without the skin it favors softer stools.
Of course, for the animal to benefit from all the properties mentioned, it is best to offer raw apples to the dog. Now, through these he althy dog biscuits you can also provide extra vitamins and minerals. In addition, they constitute a much he althier snack.
The required ingredients are:
- 1 egg
- 1 apple
- 25 ml olive oil
- 150 g wholemeal flour
Remember that you can substitute apple for pear. When you have everything ready, the steps you must follow to make these homemade dog biscuits are as follows:
- Beat the egg with the olive oil.
- Peel the apple and cut into small cubes or grate and add to the mixture.
- Add the flour little by little. The result should be a compact and manageable dough that does not stick to your hands. Depending on the size of the apple and egg, you may need more liquid or more flour. If you need more liquid, add water little by little.
- Roll out the dough with a rolling pin. If you added the diced apple, the thickness of the rolled out dough should be exactly the same as the cubes. If you have incorporated it grated, then you can make the cookies thinner if you want.
- Cut the cookies into the shape you want and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the cookies for 10-15 minutes at 180 ºC, with the oven already hot.
If you don't have rice flour, you can use rolled oats, oatmeal, whole wheat flour… The amount is the same in either case.
Flourless Dog Biscuits
If you don't have flour or prefer not to use this ingredient to make homemade biscuits for your dog, we suggest a recipe made with chicken liver and potato. Chicken liver is highly beneficial for dogs because it provides high quality protein, vitamins, water and minerals. In addition, it is an ingredient suitable for puppies and diabetic dogs, what more could you ask for? Discover all the benefits of chicken liver for dogs in this article.
The potato is an excellent source of carbohydrates and is also suitable for dogs, including diabetics. For this reason, these are biscuits for diabetic dogs ideal as a snack or prize. However, this food can be replaced with pumpkin or sweet potato.
The ingredients needed to make these flourless dog biscuits are:
- 3 chicken livers
- 1 medium potato (about 100 grams)
- 1 egg
- 20 ml olive oil
- 1 tablespoon plain yogurt without sugar
Once you have obtained all the ingredients, the steps to follow are these:
- Cook the chicken livers in boiling water until cooked or par-cooked. Run them under cold water and shred them.
- Cook the potato without skin in boiling water, drain, run under cold water and mash as well. You can mash it with the livers if you want to save time.
- Beat the egg with the oil and plain yogurt.
- Add the potato and mashed livers and mix well.
- If you have a silicone mold, fill the holes with the mixture to form the cookies. If you don't have such a pan, then you'll need to form the cookies into the shape you want and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies at 180 ºC, with the oven already hot, for 15 minutes.
It is important to note that these biscuits are not as crispy due to the absence of flour, so they are ideal for puppies and older dogs with chewing difficulties.
Rice flour dog biscuits
The truth is that any of the dog biscuit recipes mentioned can be made with rice flour. However, we are going to see another simple recipe with different ingredients.
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon uns alted peanut butter
Pumpkin is also an excellent food for dogs, ideal for combating constipation, as it provides vitamins, antioxidants, minerals and carbohydrates. For its part, peanut butter provides omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants, so that, occasionally, it can be beneficial for dogs. For more details, don't miss the article in which we explain the Benefits of peanuts for dogs
If you don't have pumpkin, you can substitute this ingredient for mashed banana and make delicious banana cookies for dogs. When you have everything you need, follow these steps:
- Mix the pumpkin puree with the peanut butter.
- Add the rice flour little by little and mix it in. The result should be a dough that is easy to handle with your hands and compact. If it's too dry, pour a little water.
- Roll out the dough and Shape the cookies to your liking. Preheat the oven to 180 ºC.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bakefor 15-20 minutes, as long as it takes for them to be golden.
Microwave Dog Biscuits
You don't have an oven but you still want to prepare some delicious cookies for your dog? We have the perfect recipe! In this video we show you how to prepare some chicken cookies for dogs made in the microwave, they will love them for their exquisite flavor and it won't take you long to make them.
The ingredients are as follows:
- 1 cooked and chopped chicken breast (white fish can be substituted)
- 2 eggs
- rice flour or any other whole wheat flour (enough quantity)
Dog treat treats
The dog biscuit recipes that we have shared are ideal to give as a reward or a he althy snack, since they are much he althier than industrial treats. Now, it is important to highlight that it is not appropriate to offer cookies every day If you need to reward the dog with food daily, it is much better to opt for pieces of meat, fish or fruit. Likewise, keep in mind that caresses and words of encouragement are also very pleasant rewards and well accepted by these animals. Positive reinforcement isn't just limited to food.
