Homemade Treat Recipes

Are you looking for a last minute gift idea for a dog or dog owner? Homemade dog treats for Christmas are a unique way to show that you care while providing a handmade gift that both dog and owner are sure to love.

Homemade dog treats are a great way to add a little nutritional boost to your pet's diet. They're much healthier than most commercial treats, and cheaper than high quality commercial treats as well. These sweet potato and turkey dog treats are easy to make and very affordable.

If you have some old bananas starting to turn brown on your sideboard, you may be thinking of making banana bread. While that's a great idea for your human family members, these homemade banana dog treats are another great way to use up the aging fruit. As long as you feed them in moderation, bananas are great addition to your pet's diet. Bananas are a low calorie ingredient that are also high in vitamins and minerals like biotin, potassium and copper.

Cinnamon is often added to human food recipes to jazz up the flavor and add some additional nutrients. This cinnamon banana dog treat recipe can do the same for your pet! Cinnamon has natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. If your dog is older or overweight, adding cinnamon to his diet has also been shown to reduce the risk of developing diabetes.

Cranberries and coconut are both superfoods for dogs. These coconut and cranberry dog treats are an easy way to add some extra nutrients to your pets diet. Cranberries are high in fiber and antioxidants, which help prevent disease and boost your dog's immune system. Adding cranberries to your dog's diet can also help if he is having urinary tract issues.

Peanut butter is a great ingredient to add to homemade dog treats. These parsley dog treats include peanut butter to add a tasty nutritional boost to your pup's diet. Peanut butter is a great source of healthy fats and protein. It is also high in niacin as well as Vitamins B and E. Be sure to look closely at the ingredients of the peanut butter that you choose. Make sure it does not contain xylitol.

Most dogs love chicken, but getting your pet to eat sage could be a challenge. These sage dog biscuits are a favorite with our pack, and they offer a lot of nutritional benefits. In small amounts, sage is safe for dogs to eat. It is known to have anti-inflammatory properties, so it is especially good for dogs with arthritis and other inflammation issues. Sage is a superfood ingredient, when used in small quantities. If you feed too much sage, it could cause gastrointestinal upset.