homemade dog treats recipes vet approved no bake

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last updated November 18, 2024

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Want to make some yummy treats for your pup? Here are some homemade dog food recipes and treats that are vet approved and tasty!

Sometimes, when were in a bind, we want to give our pups something quick. Thats when standardpetfoodand these quick and easy KONG fillers come in super handy.

But on occasion, us dog parents like to bake special treats for our best friends, and prepare our dogs meal with extra love. If weve got leftover chicken or in-season fruit, its fun to make homemade dog food recipes, homemade treats, and everything in between.

And for others of us, commercial dog food hasnt worked well for our furry friends. And weve had to fully switch to a homemade diet for our dog. This post will give you all you need for a home prepared diet, including all sorts of treats Even doggie breath mints!

Read on to find treats thatll hide your dogs pills, doggie birthday cakes, meatloafs, treats with meat, treats with fruit and veggies, and much more!

Enjoy and give that furry friend a hug from us!

How to Make Peanut Butter Bacon Dog Biscuits

Homemade Dog Food Recipes Even Your Vet Would Approve Of!

These peanut butter bacon dog biscuits are made only with ingredients that are safe (and delicious!) for your furry friend. If your dog loves peanut butter and bacon, hell love this recipe.

These fillers are favorites with pups and can even be frozen to give your dog more "work" to do.

Want to make some dog jerky? Here's a recipe that'll show you how to do it in a few easy steps. And look at that pup!

Doggies love pumpkins and peanut butter so why not mix them? These lovely treats will come in handy for training and snacking.

These treats are made using some cute cookie cutters and safe tasty ingredients.

Tired of buying store bought dog treats when you aren't sure what's in them? Here's another recipe with banana (which dogs love) and you can even shape them into a heart.

You can even do this recipe with your little ones. They store up well in an air tight jar.

Dogs love a good treat during training. These are made with only 4 ingredients.

These could basically be cookies... but for your dog.

These are some doggy biscuits using chicken which we know dogs love. A great use of leftover chicken from dinner time.

Want to use two ingredients to make doggy treats that freeze well? These will work and also use the leftover chicken recipes.

These dog treats are perfect to make for your dog and for gifts. And look at that silicone mold!

This is a pup treat without the traditional shape and size. If you're making something for yourself and want to do something up for pup, he'll love these.

Here's a homemade puppy treat using gelatin so it has a good texture your man's best friend will love.

Our sweet furry friends can often knock us over with bad breath. What to do? Sometimes they just need something tasty to freshen up. These treats are like doggy breath mints.

These treats use pumpkin and apple and give your little one something scrumptious to snack on.

Delicious treats made with bacon and cheese for your furry friend.

With summer on the horizon, try a frozen treat for your pet to snack on! Not only are these frozen dog treats a tasty reward for man's best friend, but they help keep them cool in the summer heat!

Instead of the baby food in this recipe, you can use 1 or 2 fresh bananas, but I prefer the ease of the baby food over trying to buy bananas at the perfect ripeness.

These simple and easy to make Peanut Butter Banana Yogurt Dog Treats are a great way for your pup to cool down! Budget-friendly and healthy for your dog

Learn how to make homemade Peanut Butter Macarons for your dog with this easy to followrecipe

A yummy carrot, pumpkin, and peanut butter birthday cake recipe for your canine friend! This dog friendly birthday cake is gluten free and vegan; and uses only human-grade ingredients like; oat flour, brown rice flour, apple sauce, peanut butter, carrots, and pumpkin.

These homemade dog treats for your special pooch are bursting with flavors dogs love. These easy to make bacon cornmeal dog biscuits will have your pet barking for more.

Make your own dog treats in 30 minutes with this easy homemade dog treat recipe. Made with just 6 ingredients, you likely have everything you need at home already.

Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats are simple to make and may just become your furry friends new favorite treat!

Want to make fun and healthy treats for your dog? These pumpkin dog treats are easy to make and great for yourdogsdigestive system.

Do you have a pup that balks at taking his pills?Homemade Dog Pill Treatsmight be just the solution for your dog too! I messed around with a few recipes and found a combo that works great to disguise pills (they are really big and need to be broken in half) my dog is so happy to have a treat she doesnt usually notice the medicine tucked within.

TheseHomemade Sweet Potato Chews Dog Treatsare so delicious you will want to snack on them yourself. These treats are made without byproducts, additives, or fillers. They are made with only 3 simple and inexpensive ingredients that you can feel great about feeding to your pet. If you are looking for a grain-free treat for your dog this is also a great alternative.

These delicious lookingNo Bake Peanut Butter Banana Truffle Dog Treatsare pretty enough to be in the candy shop window, but are super easy to make. While they are made from people grade ingredients, they are made especially with your furry little friends in mind.

ThesePup-R-MintsHomemade Breath Freshening Dog Treatsare chock full of ingredients that are healthy for your pup. There are no mystery ingredients here.Coconut oilis excellent for overall skin health, improves digestion and nutrient absorption, balances insulin, and is thought to aid inreducing bad doggy breath. Many dog experts brush their dogs teeth with it.

If you want to make your dog's food from scratch, this easy to make recipe forMuttloaf Homemade Dog Foodis a great place to start. Baking it in muffin tins makes easy to serve and store portions. Make with a combination of various lean ground meats and vegetables for a healthy alternative to store bought bagged food.

This is something I am sure your dogs will love as will mine. Using natural peanut butter this dog treat recipe is sure to go down well. Why not try them out and let me know how they go!

Healthy homemade dog food is actually easier than you may think and there are so many options. Try thisHomemade Breakfast for Dogsfor an easy and super healthy start to your pups day.

Whether you buy store-bought food or cookhealthy recipesfor your pup, these easy homemade pancakes for dogs are super easy and delicious! I made these one day for my puppy and had them on hand to give her for breakfast in addition to her dry dog food.

Thesehomemade dog training treatsare sure to be a hit with your puppy!Easy homemade dog treatsare the perfect way to spoil your beloved family pet.

A frozen dog treats recipe is the best on these hot summer days. Not that our dogs wont eat any type of treat any time of year, but cold treats on hot days are extra appreciated. This recipe contains three ingredients and is easy as can be.

Using simple ingredients, its easier than you might think to create tasty DIY dog treats in minutes. Theres a great peace of mind that comes along with knowing exactly what you are feeding your dogs.

We hope you found ahomemadedogfoodrecipeor two that will work for yourdogsdiet And that hell just love for his nexthomemademeal!

Also try 15 KONG Fillers Your Pup Will Love and 15 More KONG Treats. These articles include a variety of homemade food treats specifically for his KONG, from ground beef to green bean treats.

And check out Foods to Never Feed Your Dog. Make sure youre always selecting ingredients that are safe for your furry friend!

Peanut Butter and Bacon Dog Biscuits

Have a little leftover bacon from breakfast? Bake a treat for your best doggie friend with this easy recipe.

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Snack

Cuisine pet food

Servings 6

Calories 189 kcal

1 cup oat flour or pulse rolled oats in food processor
1/4 cup peanut butter smooth, all natural, no artificial sweeteners
1/4 cup finely crumbled crisp bacon, fat trimmed
1 banana very ripe, mashed
1 large egg

Preheat your oven to 350 F.
In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to fully combine the oat flour, banana, peanut butter, egg, and crumbled bacon.
On a clean flat surface, roll out the dough mixture to about 1/3 inch thickness. Or roll them thicker, and cook a little longer.
Use your cookie cutter to cut the individual biscuits, or shape with hands, and place them onto a parchment-lined or non-stick cookie sheet. (If you need to lightly grease your cookie sheet, use a small amount of olive oil.)
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and dry.

This treat can also be made without the bacon.

Calories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 9gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 205mgPotassium: 224mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 52IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg

Rachel is a southern born and bred mother of 5 and founder of Southern Eats & Goodies. She's an entrepreneur, country girl, and world traveler who speaks 3 languages and loves Southern food.

No-Bake Dog Treats

Praise your furry friend with homemade 4-ingredient no bake dog treats that are not only delicious, but add shine to their fur, build muscles and increase brain power. These dog treats are made with peanut butter, coconut oil, turmeric and cinnamon for pups of all sizes and ages!

Dogs are the best! These tasty homemade no-bake dog treats will help them thrive and are simple to make in as little as counting 1,2,3! Not only that, they are grain-free, gluten-free and you can totally nibble on them too! Maybe just dip them in or add a little bit of honey to sweeten them up for you.

This is a recipe that flourishes among my mom, sister and I. We go back and forth sharing and making this for all of our dogs. The main ingredients are simply- coconut oil and peanut butter and I add a few extra spices to keep pets getting the nutrition they need.

How to make no bake dog treats

These dog biscuits literally take about 5 minutes to make. Simply melt the ingredients to mix, pour them in your favorite silicon molds then pop them in the freezer to harden. Transfer to a freezer bag and store the treats in there to serve to your furry friends!

Recently we just watched the Disney movie Togo. It is a must family friend movie to watch. Its about the loyalty, honor, determination and love a dog has for its owner. Not just anyone. The one who saved them.

This year we adopted a new little pup this year named Skye. She is loving and adorable in every way possible, always eager to greet us with kisses the moment we walk through the front door. Two weeks ago, she had to have an eye removed and I had captured these pictures prior. One week ago, we had to put our older dog down. Dogs are forever always a part of us and teach us so many valuable things, especially how to love.

We have always provided our pups with natural foods to keep them strong and healthy. And one of my favorites is making these no-bake dog treats or giving our pup frozen or fresh pineapple to nibble on. I have been especially giving these homemade dog treats to our dog to help her as her eye heals thanks to all the health benefits of turmeric, coconut oil and cinnamon.

Health benefits of peanut butter & coconut oil dog treats

These tasty no bake dog treats are flavored with cinnamon and turmeric, which is optional to add. My family loves cinnamon added in all of our "human" no-bake nut butter snacks. It adds a little bit of spice and satisfying flavor which compliments peanut butter. Not only are these spices good for flavor they have intense healing powers.

Turmeric is a spice that helps to prevent and even reduce tumors, reduces inflammation, decreases risk of cancers, heart disease and symptoms of depression. It is a rich antioxidant to aid in healing the body and fighting off disease [source].

Cinnamon is a wonderful anti-inflammatory spice. It is high in antioxidants, helps regulate hormones and supports a healthy heart [source].

Coconut Oil can help with weight loss and is packed with omegas to support a healthy brain, prevents candida, boosts digestion, reduce cardiovascular risks, and in animals especially, helps to give them a shiny fur coat [source].

Organic Valencia Peanut Butter is packed with protein and minerals. Make sure to use organic Valencia peanuts. Valencia peanuts are grown in Mexico where the climate is dry and mold most likely does not effect the peanut. Other varieties (even just organic) may have harmful molds in them during production [source].

If you have a smaller dog you can break them up into smaller pieces and give them in small bites at a time. There are various molds to use such as these larger dog biscuit shapes but you can also use small squares.

Here is the dog biscuit mold I used and I also recommend these trays for smaller ones.

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Recipe

No-Bake Dog Treats

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Danielle Fahrenkrug

Praise your furry friend with homemade 4 ingredient no bake dog treats that are not only delicious, but add shine to their fur, build muscles and increase brain power. These dog treats are made with peanut butter, coconut oil, turmeric and cinnamon for pups of all sizes and ages!

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Chill Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 5

Calories 341 kcal

Ingredients

Optional Dog Treat Ingredients To Add

Instructions

In a microwaveable bowl, add the peanut butter, coconut oil, cinnamon and turmeric and heat for 30 seconds-1 minute until slightly melted. You can also do this on the stove top by whisking it together in a small saucepan over low heat.
Whisk to combine, then using a ladle scoop it into the silicone molds to fill slightly over half way full. For biscuits this makes 5 or equivalent to 1 cup. Do not fill too high or it will spill over.
Transfer to a freezer keeping the silicon mold flat to harden evenly. Freezer for 25 minutes or until hardened. Once hard, transfer to a freezer bag and store in the freezer.

Notes

Items Needed for No Bake Treats:

You can double the recipe for more treats. The treats, when frozen, may have white spots from the coconut oil which is completely edible and normal with settlement.