Homemade Treats for Happy, Healthy Dogs by Cheryl Gianfrancesco

Author:Cheryl Gianfrancesco
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Published: 2000-03-25T16:00:00+00:00

Garlicky Treats

Garlic is one of the wonder herbs of the kitchen. It adds flavor and zest to recipes, and studies suggest that it aids in fighting infection. In the case of homemade dog treats, however, garlic must be recommended with caution: high amounts of garlic is known to cause Heinz body anemia in dogs.

In 2008, the National Academy of Sciences released a report, “Safety of Dietary Supplements in Horses, Dogs, and Cats,” that states intake levels that are presumed safe based on available research data. For dogs, that amount is 25 mg per 1 lb of body weight. Here’s what that means: an average clove of garlic is about 3000 grams, so while a 60-lb dog could safely consume 1500 mg of garlic (about half a clove), a 20-lb dog could safely consume only 500 mg (about one-eighth of a clove).

All the recipes in this section, plus any recipe in other sections that contain garlic, include a recommended safe amount based the dog’s weight.

CHEESE AND GARLIC BITES

Recommended safe amount: One treat per 3.3 lbs of body weight per day.

2 cups whole-wheat flour

½ cup shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese

½ cup vegetable oil

1 clove garlic, crushed

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well.

2. On a floured surface, knead the dough until it is firm. Chill dough for 30 minutes.

3. Roll the dough to a ½-inch thickness. Cut with the cookie cutter of your choice. Transfer cookies to a baking sheet.

4. Bake for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat; let the cookies stand in the oven until hard, 1 to 2 hours.

GARLIC’N OAT TREATS

Recommended safe amount: One treat per 3.3 lbs of body weight per day.

4 cups whole-wheat flour

1½ cups water

1 cup quick-cooking oats

⅓ cup vegetable oil

4 cloves garlic, chopped

1 egg

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