Low fat, healthy dog treat recipe
Lentils are an excellent source of iron, fibre and 2nd class protein. Being low in calories but high in fibre helps dogs that seem hungry all the time to feel more full. Great for dogs on a diet or having a history of not self-emptying full anal glands. Once a manual gland emptying starts then you got it for life without dietary changes .
Whilst they are a great supplements for diabetic pets; as they help prevent blood sugar spiking, they should only be given in small quantities to dogs that have a diagnosed history of heart problems. They do not cause but can affect so If anyone needs guidance regarding either conditions and diet please comment below.
For these treats we are gonna roll into balls but you can use doggy silicone moulds too.
By Bev Cobley for BDWS
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 110g (4 oz) grated cheese
- 1 tin of carrots (rinsed out)
- 200g (7oz) split red lentils rinsed and drained
- 110g (4 oz) rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 1½ pints of chicken stock
METHOD
1. Make 1½ pints of chicken stock.
2. Put 200g (7oz) of rinsed red lentils in a pan and cover with just enough stock, keeping back any extra .
3. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil and 1 tbsp of lemon juice.
4. Bring to the boil and cook for 20 minutes until lentils are well cooked and soft.
5. Strain lentils reserving any stock adding it to stock left in jug.
6. Place the drained lentils in a bowl. Now add the wash rinsed tinned carrots.
7. Whilst still warm mash down or pulse the carrots and lentils.
8. Add a teaspoon of Tumeric.
9. Add 110g (4oz) of grated cheese to bowl.
10. Stir the ingredients through. The mixture needs to be firm but with all oats well mixed in …add more stock if required.
11. Add 110g (4oz) of rolled oats to bowl.
12. Add 2 tbsp of honey and give it all a good mix.
13. I now have the dog’s attention.
14. Grease your baking tray.
15. Roll onto balls and lay on tray. These ones are slightly smaller than a golf ball. What size you make is up to you.
16. Important! Place in middle shelf of a preheated oven at 160c (Gas Mark 3) then start checking after 30 mins but can take up to 50 mins to cook as they are cooking slowly.
17. Once they begin to brown they are pretty much done. They will be soft and fragile when they are hot after taking them out of oven but really firm up as they cool. Leave to cool.
Thanks, these are great! I was wondering if freezing raw chicken or raw salmon (I heard there is a bacteria in it that is deadly to dogs) is not dangerous?
I tried this recipe with 800grams of liver. Took ages longer to dry (fair buff there was more of it).
BUT it totally crumbles t after it’s been in my treat bag for 5 minutes, making it useless.
Did I do something wrong?
I have always been told by vets that garlic should never be given to dogs. So is there something better to substitute?
just dont add it if you dont want it, doesnt need a substitute.
Oh, wow, this is an amazing article!
My dog loves dried fruit – banana, apple, and a bit of apricot, pineapple – and is obsessed with dried sweet potato, but they are all becoming very expensive in the UK. Do you have recommendations for how long to dehydrate these non-meat products?
My dog really loves dried banana that is still a bit chewy. Only one place sells it and it is £4.20 or so for 100g. I’ve never tried dehydrating anything but would it be easy to get the banana to that chewy stage rather than becoming the hard, brittle, banana chip that is usually what goes for dried banana?
Any tips for dehydrating sweet potato?
I only have the dehydration function on an air fryer, and an air fryer oven: do you have any tips on ensuring fruit and veg doesn’t stick to the tray (or is this not an issue with dehydration?).
Do you recommend specific cuts of beef? I don’t eat beef myself so I’m clueless on what the different ones are.
Thanks for the ideas. Everything is getting ludicrously expensive and I would rather work out how to give my pup her favourites with dehydrating fruit, veg, and meat, than having to cut back. I came here looking for a biltong recipe and found so many other ideas!
What is the quantity of couscous in your fish recipe please anita