May is here, which brings with it better weather to enjoy the great outdoors. Because it is National Pet Month, we are sharing DIY treats for dogs. There’s no better time to show your faithful canine some extra love, right? Making some homemade treats can be a great way to show them how special they are to you. Below, we’ve highlighted a few of our favorite dog treat recipes for residents of our Nantucket Gate apartments.
Sweet Potato Skins
Sweet potato anything is usually a healthier substitute for starchy potatoes, so it makes sense that this would be good for your pets. Low in calories and without any byproducts or unknown ingredients, this is a simple treat that your pup will gobble up in no time. All you’ll need is one sweet potato, cut into small strips, and about twenty-five minutes to dry each side on a cookie sheet in the oven. Store in an airtight container and they’ll keep for about a week.
Cheesy Dog Biscuits
For those that are looking for something a little more visually traditional, these dog biscuits are right up your alley. With the help of a dog bone cookie cutter, a bit of your favorite grated cheese, flour, melted butter, and milk, you’ll be able to make these cheesy dog biscuits a reality for your furry best friend. You’ll need just about fifteen minutes to bake the biscuits.
X & O Treats
Last but not least are these more sweet-focused treats. Because dogs can’t have chocolate, utilizing yogurt and carob in this recipe is the perfect alternative to give them the joy of luxurious taste. With some X & O cookie cutters in hand, and a bit of honey, molasses, olive oil, cinnamon, and whole wheat flour, you’ll have these whipped up in no time. They take about ten to fifteen minutes to bake.
We hope you have enjoyed our focus on pets this month! Take some time to get out and about at a nearby Tacoma, WA park this month with your pet. Thanks for reading today’s post.