{"id":163,"date":"2020-10-23T14:51:35","date_gmt":"2020-10-23T19:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mobilevetmd.com\/blog\/?p=163"},"modified":"2020-10-23T14:51:35","modified_gmt":"2020-10-23T19:51:35","slug":"diy-pet-treats-for-all-seasons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/diy-pet-treats-for-all-seasons\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s About Time! DIY Pet Treats For All Seasons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/MobileVet_iStock-1126117078.jpg\" alt=\"These two dogs can't wait for their DIY pet treats!\" class=\"wp-image-164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/MobileVet_iStock-1126117078.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/MobileVet_iStock-1126117078-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Your pets will love your do it yourself treats!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The simple act of treating a pet to something tasty feels good. We have the power to satisfy them and we are rewarded with their gratitude. Until, that is, they beg and plead for more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s critical not to over-indulge pets, treating them to something yummy can become part of the daily routine (especially if you\u2019re using treats in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/when-potty-trained-pets-start-peeing-inside\/\">training<\/a>). To eliminate some of the fillers, preservatives, and artificial flavors that can abound in commercial products, you can create your own delicious DIY pet treats to show how much you love them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stocking Up on Pet Treat Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you make your own DIY pet treats you know exactly what\u2019s in them, and how they\u2019re benefiting your pet\u2019s health. Plus, you can make them in bulk, store them for weeks or months, and even give them away as gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Custom Made<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every pet is unique and has their own individual tastes. For example, if your cat goes crazy for tuna fish you can customize your DIY pet treats to satisfy their cravings. Dogs may not be as finicky as cats, but that just means you have to be extra careful when deciding your ingredients. Please be advised that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/what-to-do-in-a-pet-poisoning-emergency\/\">following items<\/a> should never touch your pet\u2019s palate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Xylitol<\/li><li>Chocolate<\/li><li>Grapes or raisins<\/li><li>Macadamia nuts<\/li><li>Onion<\/li><li>Garlic<\/li><li>Nutmeg<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that you have an abundance of other ingredients to choose from. Whether crunchy or chewy, your DIY pet treats will always hit the spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Basics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/nutritious-or-nonsense-the-facts-about-fad-diets-for-dogs\/\">Depending on your pet\u2019s preferences<\/a> you can slowly start to tweak your recipes for DIY pet treats, but we recommend starting out as simply as possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mix a little plain yogurt into whole wheat flour until a pliable dough forms. Adjust if the dough is too runny or crumbly. Roll out, cut with cookie cutters (there are cute fish or bone-shaped ones out there) and bake for about 15-20 minutes at 350-degrees. Adjust for the right chewy or crunchy texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Super Yummy DIY Pet Treats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The following can add variety and flavor to your pet\u2019s cookie jar:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Egg<\/li><li>Cooked, pureed sweet potato<\/li><li>Banana<\/li><li>Unsweetened canned pumpkin<\/li><li>Salmon or tuna<\/li><li>Rated cheddar cheese<\/li><li>Rolled oats<\/li><li>Low-sodium chicken broth<\/li><li>Xylitol-free peanut butter<\/li><li>Unsweetened apple sauce<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You may even decide to shake up the type of flour you use. Instead of whole wheat flour, try rye, barley, chickpea or oat flour. 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