I love my dog. I love him to bits. I especially love snuggling with him and getting right up in his face. Something I don't love, however? His breath. It stinks. Last week I bought some parsley as a garnish for a curry I had made for dinner and decided to put some in Henry's food (it's safe for dogs) as I had heard about the benefits of parsley for fresh breath. But, as it goes, the parsley wilted in my fridge. This time, however, instead of throwing it in my compost I tried to figure out what to do with it as part of the 30-day #wastenot challenge I'm currently partaking in. The answer? Homemade dog treats! The best part is they barely have any ingredients - everything I already had at home. And they're good for dogs with lots of allergies and sensitivities like Henry.
Ingredients
*To add the parsley which was extra, I just tore up the leaves from my wilting parsley and threw them in
Throw them in the oven for 20 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, cool on a tray, and feed to your pup!
- 2 cups flour (I used rice flour to keep them wheat free)
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 3/4 - 1 cup water (I started with 3/4 but had to add more because I found the dough to be too dry)
*To add the parsley which was extra, I just tore up the leaves from my wilting parsley and threw them in
Throw them in the oven for 20 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, cool on a tray, and feed to your pup!