Dog Snack Recipes

Doggie Snacks

• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp granulated chicken or beef bullion (not the cubes)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (or anise seed powder or cumin)
• 12 oz oyster crackers

1. In a small saucepan, boil water, then add olive oil, bullion, and garlic powder. Simmer for a few minutes, whisking constantly, then remove from heat. Let cool to room temperature.

2. In a separate, large microwave-safe bowl, add oyster crackers. Gradually add the broth over crackers, mixing well with each addition until all liquid is incorporated into the crackers.

3. Place oyster crackers (in microwave-safe bowl) in microwave on High for 3 minutes

4. Remove from oven, stir.

5. Cook on high for 3 more minutes.

6. Remove from oven and let stand until cool — store these in a sealed container.

Dog Special Treat Brownies

• 1 lb beef liver
• 1 1/2 c flour (plus more during mixing)
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup grated raw carrots or minced apples
• 1 tsp fresh minced garlic
• 1 tsp anise seed or cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Dry liver with paper towel. Cut into chunks and puree it either in a blender or food processor. Set aside.

3. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl, then add pureed liver and rest of ingredients. If the dough is too sticky, knead extra flour into it as needed (flouring your hands first helps to keep the stickiness down to a minimum) so it doesn't stick to your hands. Get it to the point where it isn't wet mush, although it still will be a bit sticky.

4. Place contents of the bowl onto a nonstick cookie sheet and bake for approximately 1 hour in a 350 degree oven. You'll know the brownies are done because they will sound hollow when you tap them!

5. Cut into squares appropriate for your size dog.

Keeps a few days in the refrigerator; I store them in the freezer and defrost as needed.