Finally a few years ago, H and I convinced Kevin to get a dog. We looked and looked and found a darling pup at a local shelter. Brought the dog home, within a couple of hours we were all sneezing and itching -- dog had a bath, stayed for a few days -- finally decided he was the culprit and took him back. So the search for a terrier was made. My folks had a westie, H loved the dog, so we found one and so began H's love story. This sweet boy was a wonderful resident of our house for several years.
Problem was, he was not "fixed." He had been a stud dog, although a well loved pet, he insisted upon staking his claim with the girls and I. Kevin was not amused by all the marking and it became a real problem. Basically, it was the dog or Kevin - Toto went much to H's dismay. There was much mourning in out house and finally promises were made to bring another dog into our house, this time a female.
After putting her off for a couple of years and also looking for another westie, I came across this sweetheart at a shelter in TN.
She also had a brother and so Kirby and Kivey were added to our household. They have made H's day each and every day since they have arrived!! So this last weekend, while R was gone, H decided to make something special for them. Pumpkin dog treats!
She assembled the ingredients
All in the bowl ready to go
A soupy mess awaiting brown rice flour
Ready to be rolled out
We had hearts, flowers, and acorns
Kirby very patiently waited and watched. H would talk to him while she was working and occasionally reach down and pet him, so he stayed very close during the process.
No finished product -- camera battery died -- but the dogs LOVED them!! and we haven't had any negative side effects like some of the store bought doggie treats!!
What recipe did she use? I might have to try this!
ReplyDeleteI found it on pinterest --- here's the recipe -- I had rice flour and did use that, but didn't have powdered milk, so just used regular liquid and it didn't make a huge difference -- also they have been sitting out for a couple of days and haven't gone bad.
DeleteCleo’s Pumpkin Dog Biscuits
2 eggs
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
2 tablespoons dry milk
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 1/2 cups brown rice flour *
1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
Preheat oven to 350.
In large bowl, whisk together eggs and pumpkin to smooth. Stir in dry milk, sea salt, and dried parsley (if using, optional). Add brown rice flour gradually, combining with spatula or hands to form a stiff, dry dough. Turn out onto lightly floured surface (can use the brown rice flour) and if dough is still rough, briefly knead and press to combine.
Roll dough between 1/4 – 1/2″ – depending on your dog’s chew preferences, ask first – and use biscuit or other shape cutter to punch shapes, gathering and re-rolling scraps as you go. Place shapes on cookie sheet, no greasing or paper necessary. If desired, press fork pattern on biscuits before baking, a quick up-and-down movement with fork, lightly pressing down halfway through dough. Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven and carefully turn biscuits over, then bake additional 20 minutes. Allow to cool completely on rack before feeding to dog.