Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Recipe Requests?

I always enjoy attempting to come up with recipes for various types of dog treats (lots of attempting involved). And I take requests! Do you have a need for a recipe for a treat you haven't come across or maybe you have but it didn't turn out? Perhaps with certain ingredients included or excluded? Please let me know and I will do my best to produce something useful, or at the least edible.
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7 comments:

  1. JerseyJennyWJanuary 12, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    Can you make a suggestion or point me in the right direction for peanut butter flavored treats that may help the hips & joints? I've got an older Dobe who's joints aren't very comfortable right now with the cold we've got in New Jersey.

    Thanks! :)

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  2. YesBiscuit!January 12, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    Hi Jenny,
    The amount of glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM and other joint supplements required for a Doberman sized dog to gain any benefit is far more than can be put into a treat (or kibble even) unfortunately. You really have to add those supplements to the dog's food (or hide them in peanut butter if that works for you!) I had good results with a dog who had torn both cruciates by including the above supplements in her diet.
    That said, I have seen treats marketed as being helpful for hips and joints which I'm sure you could find easily via any search engine. I think the company Dogswell is one that markets "hip and joint" treats.

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  3. JerseyJennyWJanuary 12, 2010 at 1:49 PM

    Wonderful! Thanks for the tips

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    How about a recipe for healthy carob brownies that I can share with the beasties?

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  5. Heather HoulahanJanuary 13, 2010 at 12:24 AM

    I wouldn't mind being able to make soft treats (texture like snausages or Bil Jac treats) at home that weren't all sugar and propylene glycol.

    It wouldn't matter if I had to store them in the fridge or freezer.

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  6. YesBiscuit!January 13, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    I do make carob brownies for the dogs but I've never tried them myself as I hate carob! I'll see if I can brave a bite to taste test them.

    I'm pretty sure I can do better than Snausages. Stay tuned.

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  7. Cat, Tessie, & StrataJanuary 18, 2010 at 1:21 AM

    Jenny W, there is a soft chew called Glycoflex available in three strengths that, to the dog, seems like a tasty treat but contains lots of glucosamine and chondroitin. Lots of places carry it but I know it is currently on sale at Dr. Fosters & Smith w/ free shipping. :)

    I would love to see some egg-free, cheese-free recipes for my crew to enjoy!

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