5 Healthy DIY Treats for Dogs

As a pet parent, giving your dog healthy treats can keep them happy while helping them live a long life. While I’ve never made treats for my dogs, the idea seems fun! I recently purchased treats from Petco and it made me think maybe I can make my own or even sell some to friends that have dogs as a fun side business. I was so intrigued by the idea that I ended up finding some cool cookie cutters of dinosaurs to start the process of making treats for my dog. Then I found a few awesome treat recipes that all dog lovers should check out!

Here are 5 awesome healthy DIY dog treat recipes to consider making for your dog!

1. Bacon Dog Treats – If your dog loves bacon or goes crazy over the smell of bacon, this is a must try recipe sure to make your pup happy!
2. Peanut Butter “Pupsicle” – Perfect peanut butter treat for the hot summer days.
3. Homemade Peanut Butter and Banana Dog Treats –  Nothing says yum or healthy then peanut butter mixed with bananas, a delicious mix!
4. Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits with Carob Dip –  A boost in fiber for healthy digestion with the best flavor that your dog will love.
5. Homemade Grain Free Dog Treats – If your dog has an allergy this something you want to try!

As you make your own dog treats, be sure to keep in mind ingredients that should be avoided either because they may be poisonous or your pet may have a sensitivity. Ingredients such as chocolate, salt, and grapes are important to avoid because they are harmful to dogs. We compiled a list of bad foods for dogs, be sure to check it out!

If you are concerned about the shelf life of your treats, there are ways to make your treats last longer. To increase the shelf-life of your homemade dog treats you can use natural preservatives such as vitamin C and E as well as citric acid and rosemary. Most store-bought pet treats don’t have any natural preservatives. Additionally, moisture and a cool area also play along with the freshness of your dog treat according to Dog Treat Kitchen.

I can see myself using any of the above recipes in the future and I know my little furry ones will love eating any of the treats I make. For me, it is all about finding my dog likes and making sure to spoil them. For you, it could hobby to spend time with your dog or maybe you’d like to take it to the next level by selling treats to your dog parent friends. Whatever the case, it is a chance to make something different and healthy for your dog and have a lot of fun while doing so!

Have you ever made treats for your dog? How did it go? What recipes would you recommend? Share your tips with us in the comment section!