Ginger biscuits for teething pups or oldies with worn teeth
By Bev Cobley for BDWS
Ginger is good for sore teeth and gums and chamomile is a calmer and reduces anxiety. Chamomile tea is made by steeping dried chamomile in hot water and straining but you can buy chamomile tea bags.
A slice of ginger root rubbed on gums will bring immediate relief for sore gums.
These biscuits that are crunchy on the outside but softer in the middle are good for teething puppies or oldies who may have worn teeth and sore gums with the added benefit of sweet-smelling breath.
This can be made in a food processor, but it's easy to do by hand. I'm also using a large biscuit cutter but use any size you like. They should be quite large though.
Soothing Ginger & Chamomile Biscuits for Dogs
Perfect for junior and senior dogs
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- Scales
- Wooden spoon
- Rolling Pin
- Large Biscuit Cutter
- Cup for brewing tea
Ingredients
- 250 gm (9oz) Rolled oats
- 250 gm (9oz) Wholemeal flour
- 250 gm (9oz) Smooth peanut butter
- 4 tsp Baking powder
- 2 tsp Tumeric
- 50 g Grated fresh ginger or 3 teaspoons ground
Instructions
- Make a fresh cup of Chamomile tea and let it infuse and cool (or use chicken stock instead)
- Add 250 gm (9oz) of oats to a large bowl
- Add 250 gm (9oz) of wholemeal flour
- Add 250 gm (9oz) of smooth peanut butter to the bowl
- Add 2 teaspoons of turmeric
- Add 4 teaspoons of baking powder
- Add 50 gm (2oz) grated fresh ginger or 3 teaspoons ground
- Give it all a good mix
- Slowly add enough Chamomile (or chicken stock) to make a pastry
- Get your hands in and knead it into a dough ball
- Leave to rest for 30 minutes in a cool place
- Roll out to about 2cm thickness (just less than 1 inch)
- Cut into shapes
- Place trays in a preheated oven at 200°C (gas mark 7) for 40 mins
- Give to a teething or senior dog
Can these be made without baking powder, I have just read that baking powder is not good for dogs.
Love the photos, they are gorgeous!
Thanks Carey!