I have a confession to make;I’m a dog-a-holic!! I make no excuses for this plight and am unapologetic for the lavishing of good treats I bestow upon them. This is the first time I have not had a puppy to spoil,but that doesn’t stop me from coveting others fine pooches. *Insert here a tear of sadness,and a not so subtle hint to the fella…
My last pair of puppy loves was Mac and Cheese,yes I had a dog named Cheese. Treats 
were a big thing in our house and after spending an exorbitant amount of money I decided to start making healthy treats at home. I went looking at different types of store treats and found that maybe I was not doing them nutritional justice. As much care as I took to read the labels of mine and my families foods,why would I not take the same care for my little boys. I contacted my vet to get a “Do Not Feed to Dogs” list,before I started my adventure. There are tons of resources also on the web that give you nutritional advice for pets.
Here a couple of munchies that my boys loved
Parmesan Herb Treats
Ingredients:
1 Pkg. Dry Yeast
1 C. Cracked Wheat
1/2 C. Rye Flour
1 C. Wheat Flour
2 Tsp. Minced Garlic
1 Tsp. Oregano
1/2 C. Powdered Milk
1/2 c. Parmesan Cheese
2 Tbl. Olive Oil
1/2 C. Warm Water
1/2 C. Rice Flour
2 TBl. Parsley
2. C. Chicken Broth (low sodium or homemade)
For the Glaze
1 Egg
1 Tbl. Milk
Directions: In a large bowl,dissolve yeast in water. Add broth,oil,cheese,dry milk,and herbs. Gradually blend in the flours and cracked wheat. Add enough wheat flour to form a stiff dough. Transfer to a floured surface and knead until smooth. Shape the dough into a ball and roll to 1/2 in. thick. Cut out treats in desired shapes.
Place on ungreased baking sheets about 1/4 in. apart. Bake at 325 for 45 min. Remove from oven.
In a small bowl,whisk together the egg and milk for the glaze. Brush the biscuits with glaze,turn and brush other side. Bake for another 30 minutes.
Apple Cinnamon Dog Treats
Ingredients:
1 c. Natural Applesauce(or chopped apple)
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1 Tbl. Parsley
1 c. Cold water
1/2 c. Veg. Oil
5 c. Flour
1/2 c. Powdered milk
2 large Eggs
Directions:
Preheat the oven 350 degrees.
Combine all of the ingredients —add oil or water if dough needed. Roll out dough to desired thickness and cut into fun shapes using cookie cutters.
Bake 20 -25 minutes until browned.
Serve with PUPPY LOVE!!!!
