Recipes for Pet Treats

I mentioned to my friend that lives in America that my poodle called Scrumptious been ordered by the vet to lose a few kilos so she sent me some healthy recipes which I have tried to convert as they were all in cups and I still use ounces of grams. Scrumptious has a passion for anything with cheese in it so I don't mind her having a little bit if it is used as a treat. Scrumptious dog treats Ingredients: 8oz chopped parsley 2oz carrots, chopped very fine 2oz shredded mozzarella or parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons olive oil 20oz whole wheat flour 2 tablespoons bran 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 to ... more

When my poor little Truffle was ill, the vet suggested feeding her chicken and rice. The meal would give her all the protein, carbohydrates and vitamins that she needed to recover, but would be bland enough so as not to interfere with her tummy. A bit like humans just eating dry toast while suffering from a tummy bug. Knowing how fussy Truffle is and I didn't think that rice and chicken would work, which it didn't! However, because she often steals our food, I knew what would do the same thing, and she was more likely to eat it! I chose noodles instead of rice as the vet said that any pasta or ... more

SARDINE AND CHICKEN MEAL FOR CATS 1 can sardines in olive oil ¼ cup bread crumbs 1 egg, beaten ½ tsp yeast 2 cooked chicken drumsticks, bones removed Drain the sardines but keep the oil and mash Mix in the breadcrumbs, egg and yeast to a gooey consistency. Coat chicken evenly in the mixture. Heat olive oil then add the chicken and fry until brown. Remove and cool before serving Our cats love these. PIZZA FLAVOUR DOG BISCUITS 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup grated parmesan cheese (I’ve used red Leicester as well) 1 cup porridge oats 2 tbsp margarine 1 beaten egg 2/3 cup tomato sauce 1/3 cup ... more

These do smell terrible whilst cooking, but they are natural and contain no preservatives or additives which is good for those dogs that have allergies and dodgy tummies!! Ingredients: 1lb Liver 1 Garlic clove (optional but improves flavour, not that I know personally!) Method: 1: Bring the liver to the boil in a little water. ( add the Garlic if you're using it) 2: Simmer for about 5 minutes untill cooked through. 3: Drain on kitchen paper and cut into small pieces. 4: Spread on a baking sheetand bake at about 150 degrees C for about half an hour. 5: Turn off oven and leave until cold. (a bit ... more