Let’s face it. Buying treats for your dog to eat isn’t cheap. Not if you want to keep your pooch as healthy as possible.
That’s why you will lovethese fantastic dog treat recipes that you can make straight from your larder and will cost you no more than a couple of dollars for the batch.
Healthy, homemade dog treats are the perfect way to reward a pooch who has been working hard on tasks such as crate training or perfecting how to use an indoor dog potty.
Each of these recipes makes at least a dozen treats for your dog and the cost of each bite works out at approx 10 – 20 cents each!
So. Not only are these homemade treat recipes healthy for your dog but they will also keep your wallet smiling too and we all know that we could all do with some more of that.
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9 Dog Treat Recipes That Your Pooch (& Wallet Will Love!)
#1: Avocado Dog Treats
We are going to kick this dog treat recipe post off by using the fruit known as the green goddess.
Although there is confusion about feeding avocado to your dog, we have given our dogs this oil-rich fruit for many years and have been rewarded with a healthy pooch and a beautiful coat!
Avocados are safe for your dogand as long as you feed your dog only the parts of the avocado that you eat – the flesh – your dog will reap the same tremendous health benefits from thissuperfood that you do!
Use these homemade treats as a way to reward pooch when participating in mental stimulation exercises or a DIY training programme.
This dog treat recipe is so incredibly easy and nutritious that you will wonder why you didn’t do it every time you had a roast!
If your dog is sensitive to eggs then you can replace with milk, other than that go ahead – make these treats and watch your dog beg for more!
You could also add a pinch of turmeric to the mixture if you have an older dog with joint pain. Turmeric works wonders for dogs suffering from arthritis.
#3: Baby Food Dog Treat Cookies
If your pooch came to live with you because he was the perfect dog breed for kids then no doubt he will have seen many jars of baby food!
Any parent will know that there is always a jar of baby food that doesn’t get eaten – now is your chance to make use of it!
Remember, that although this dog treat recipe calls for baby food, you can always use other pureed fruit or vegetables that you have been feeding to your baby.
Dogs love asparagus, carrots, and squash so puree them up and get making those treats!
#4: Bacon Delight Homemade Dog Treats
Your pooch is going to be begging you for the recipe of these homemade dogs treats!
To keep preservatives to a minimum, do not use any flavoured bacon, instead keep it simple and tasty!
As long as your dog isn’t lactose intolerant then he will love these cheesy treats!
You can use cheddar or an alternative cheese (cottage cheese is also good although you would need to reduce the amount of milk).
#6: Omega 3 Dog Treats
As a dog parent, you will know how important it is to keep your dog’s coat healthy – especially is you have a dog that sheds!
Salmon is an excellent food source for your dog and these healthy homemade dog treats are the perfect way to give her that benefit.
Remember, these dog treats can also be made using leftover cooked salmon as well as tinned fish – just make sure that there are no bones in there!
#7: The Perfect frozen Dog Treats
These dog treats are not as quick and will mean that you have to think ahead and prepare! But the result is worth it.
Dogs get hot in the sun and these delicious and healthy frozen dog treats are the perfect thing to cool her down and let her know you care!
You could substitute the berries for apple or pureed pumpkin but remember that blueberries are hugely helpful in easing arthritis in dogs. If your dog suffers from this ailment then try to include a few blueberries.
#8: Banana Dog Treat Cookies
The riper the banana the better for this dog treat recipe!
Make sure you use rolled oats (and not instant porridge!) when you make these cookie treats. You could also substitute the oats with oat flour.
#9: Tastes Like Chicken Dog Treats
These are the easiest and the most cost-effective dog treats you will find. the recipe uses the most common staple in the pantry and your dog will LOVE them!
I always use olive oil for this recipe as I am a big advocate of using olive oil for dogs earsbut you can use any vegetable oil that you have on hand.
I like to leave these cookies in the turned-off oven for a further ten minutes after cooking to make them that little crunchier.
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That’s it! I hope you have enjoyed these dog treat recipes!
They are all super easy and your dog will be wanting more of them – and let’s face it – for the cost of making such delicious homemade dog treats you never have to buy expensive treats again!
If you know of any other dog owner that would benefit from these cost effective, delicious and healthy dog treat recipes then PLEASE share the love and let them see this post!
I would also appreciate it if you could comment below and tell me of any other dog treats that i could add to my list of recipes!
Simple treats such as baby carrots, seedless apple slices, rice cakes, air-popped popcorn, and bits of hardboiled eggs are delightful, tasty, and inexpensive. Dogs with a sweet tooth can be charmed with watermelon and berries.
Cheese, low sodium hot dog, cooked chicken, dog food rolls such as Natural Balance, or even your dog's favorite treat from the pet store are all great options depending on his preferences and health.
Low value treats tend to have a weaker taste and less calories. These can include raw carrot, raw apple and pieces of your dog's dried kibble. High value rewards are highly palatable and dogs enjoy the experience of eating them. They will be very keen to get their reward and will work hard for it.
As much as they'd like to, our dogs can't come with us everywhere we go. Not only do treats help keep pups content in our absence, but they also offer extra stimulation throughout the day that helps dogs satisfy some of their innate instincts passed down from their wild ancestors – like chewing.
High-value treats tend to be moist or freeze-dried, extra smelly, and something your dog doesn't get very often (if at all) outside of training sessions. Think tiny pieces of chicken, liverwurst, tripe, or even peanut butter (make sure it's xylitol-free) smeared on a spoon.
For the 52 weeks ending on June 18, 2023, Nestlé Purina PetCare was the highest selling dry dog food vendor in the United States, generating approximately 2.5 billion U.S. dollars. Ranked second, Mars Petcare generated around 1.9 billion U.S. dollars in sales during that period.
If you have a picky pup, your best choice is to go with the all-meat treats, like jerky or oven-dried strips. Look for premium meat parts, like breast, steak or loin. While by-products like lungs and liver are ok for dogs from the nutritional perspective, they are not as loved by furry munchkins as the real meat.
In addition to being gentle on most stomachs, chicken is filled with omega-6 fatty acids which help to promote healthy skin and coat. Salmon is sometimes fed as a healthy dog treat as it's full of omega-3 fatty acids.
There's no clear-cut cause for why a dog might be obsessed with eating. It could stem from a psychological issue, such as stress or learned behavior, or a medical issue, such as not getting the right nutrients or an underlying health condition.
It's an age-old instinct that your pup still carries from their wolf days. They take the food away from the bowl to show that it's theirs and that they don't want anyone to go after it. While your pup might not show food aggression, this is their way of saying that they don't want anyone else to mess with their food.
Consider treats that contain dog-safe fruits and vegetables like carrots, green beans, apples and bananas that offer very few calories and have good nutritional value, experts say.
Tests have shown that most dogs prefer beef and pork over chicken and lamb. They also prefer warm, moist foods over cold, dry foods. Of course, just like people, each dog has individual preferences. That can partly arise from preferring what food they ate as a puppy.
Labrador Retrievers, in particular, are notorious for their insatiable hunger. Among the most popular breeds in the U.S. for their outgoing, energetic personalities, their obsession with treats makes them easy to train, although their friendliness is often a means of seeking food.
However, natural treats made from vegetables and meat or ingredients such as cheese, fresh liver, bacon, etc., work perfectly as high-quality treats for training. Wellness Soft Puppy Bites, or Wellness WellBites, with flavors such as Chicken & Venison, can help in these scenarios!
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