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Cooking For Your Pets

Cooking For Your Pets

By making your pet's food you control the ingredients. Some dogs and cats have allergies to certain things like wheat or corn so by making your own foods and treats you can eliminate those from their diet more easily. Plus, making up a batch of healthy dog cookies is much cheaper than buying them at a pet store (and, you can make as much or little as you want!)



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important info:

Some of the recipes here are for dogs OR cats. If the recipe calls for garlic, omit it for cats. Dogs can have garlic just fine in small amounts (you don't want to feed them a head of garlic a day, however) but cats shouldn't have it at all. And always remember that chocolate, onions, and raisins/grapes can be toxic to dogs so don't get creative and add any of those to their treats!



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recipe for bianca's dog and cat biscuits

Bianca's Dog and Cat Biscuits

Whether your furry friends have discerning palates or think anything is a treat, these Bianca's biscuits are sure to make tails wag and whiskers twitch.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for soft cat treats

Soft Cat Treats

Fluffy will love these homemade, cheesy cat treats. Bonus: they freeze well.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for little eataly meatballs (for dogs)

Little Eataly Meatballs (For Dogs)

Made with garlic powder, dried oregano, quick rolled oats, eggs, ground chicken or turkey, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for sardine cat cookies

Sardine Cat Cookies

Homemade sardine cat treats? Yes, please. Simple ingredients and an easy recipe make these biscuits a purrfect delight for your feline companion.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bow-wow-wow dog treats

Bow-Wow-Wow Dog Treats

Your dog will love you (even more) when you make these tasty peanut butter cookies for him! Made with honey, peanut butter, flour, egg, oil, baking soda, and oats.

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for make your own hummingbird nectar

Make Your Own Hummingbird Nectar

This hummingbird nectar is easy and inexpensive to make. You'll end up with a sweet, syrupy nectar that will attract these beautiful birds to your yard or garden.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for for the birds scrap pie

For the Birds Scrap Pie

Use up some leftovers and feed the birds at the same time. The feed can be put in a feeder or sprinkled on the ground.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for an apple a day dog treat

An Apple a Day Dog Treat

Imagine the wagging tails as you whip up these delightful apple-infused dog treats. With just a few simple ingredients, your furry friend will be eating like royalty.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for dog cookies

Dog Cookies

Easy dog cookies that your dog will love! Make them even more fun by using bone, dog, or cat cookie cutters.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for dog biscuit mix in a jar

Dog Biscuit Mix In A Jar

This dog biscuit mix in a jar is a great way to show a furry friend how much you care. This mix makes it easy to whip up a batch of delicious, healthy dog biscuits.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for good puppy cookies

Good Puppy Cookies

Made with powdered milk, flour, egg, brown sugar, garlic salt, baby food meat or chicken, gravy

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for holy mackerel cat treats

Holy Mackerel Cat Treats

Mackerel is a nutritious fish that's packed with protein and omega-3 fatty acids. You can easily make your own homemade mackerel cat treats with just a few simple ingredients.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker stew for dogs (homemade dog food)

Slow Cooker Stew For Dogs (Homemade Dog Food)

Made with zucchini, beef marrow bones, potatoes, rice or barley, vegetables, kale, carrots, beets, green beans

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for kitty's moist morsels (cat treats)

Kitty's Moist Morsels (Cat Treats)

Made with tomato paste, egg, ground beef or turkey, carrot, cheese, brewer's yeast, dried catnip, bread crumbs

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for gerbil bites

Gerbil Bites

Made with salt, butter, water, cornmeal, flour, honey, sunflower butter or peanut butter

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for treat for older cats

Treat for Older Cats

Made with chicken, cheese, broth


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fannie farmer dog bone biscuits

Fannie Farmer Dog Bone Biscuits

Made with whole wheat flour, eggs, soy flour, wheat germ, instant non-fat dry milk, water

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for kitty cat cookies

Kitty Cat Cookies

Made with egg, corn oil, whole wheat flour, cornmeal, soy flour, wheat germ, dried catnip, tuna, water

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for oatmeal wheat germ dog biscuits

Oatmeal Wheat Germ Dog Biscuits

Made with water, evaporated milk, whole wheat or rye flour, oatmeal, wheat germ, margarine, molasses

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for summer bird suet cakes

Summer Bird Suet Cakes

Made with cornmeal, lard, peanut butter, sugar, whole wheat flour, oatmeal

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for liver bread for dogs

Liver Bread for Dogs

Made with beef liver, cornbread mix, garlic powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for birdseed biscuits

Birdseed Biscuits

Made with sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, biscuit baking mix, water, margarine

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for microwave dog biscuits

Microwave Dog Biscuits

Made with whole wheat flour, beef or chicken broth, egg, garlic salt, garlic powder

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bow wow cake (for dogs)

Bow Wow Cake (For Dogs)

Made with sliced almonds, cream cheese, honey, cornstarch, eggs, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lucky putty chicken dinner

Lucky Putty Chicken Dinner

Made with chicken broth, carrots, cooked chicken, rice, frozen broccoli


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sadie's peanut butter pumpkin cake

Sadie's Peanut Butter Pumpkin Cake

Made with whole wheat or rice flour, baking soda, egg, vegetable oil, peanut butter, pumpkin puree, carrots

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for dog food dumplings

Dog Food Dumplings

Made with eggs, oil, water, dry dog food


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for canine carrot cake

Canine Carrot Cake

Made with carrots, honey, vanilla extract, whole-wheat flour, soy flour, baking soda, peanuts, egg, canola oil

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for banana oat woofles for dogs

Banana Oat Woofles For Dogs

Made with vanilla extract, bananas, all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, quick rolled oats, canola oil, honey, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for everyday dog biscuits

Everyday Dog Biscuits

Made with whole wheat flour, egg, yeast, water, dried parsley, garlic, chicken broth, honey

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for beef twists for dogs

Beef Twists for Dogs

Made with water, beef bouillon cube, all-purpose flour, corn meal, unflavored gelatin, milk, egg, corn oil, strained beef baby food

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for oatmeal cinnamon dog biscuits

Oatmeal Cinnamon Dog Biscuits

Made with ground cinnamon, unbleached flour, old-fashioned oats, vegetable oil, water, egg, whole wheat flour

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for doggie breath busters biscuits

Doggie Breath Busters Biscuits

Made with whole wheat flour, Bisquick, mint leaves, milk, margarine, egg, maple or corn syrup

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cheesy dog treats

Cheesy Dog Treats

Made with milk, salt, Cheddar cheese, margarine, whole wheat flour, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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