Wholesome Organic Dog Treat Recipes for Health-Conscious Pet

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Homemade Organic Dog Treats

Making homemade organic dog treats is quick and easy to make in the comfort of your own home. I love making my border collie, Lady, organic dog treats as I know that every component that goes into them is right and are high-quality ingredients. There are many dogs that suffer from health problems, which sometimes can limit their diet. By making your own homemade organic dog treats it allows you to control the ingredients and ensure nothing in the treat is going to upset your dog internally or externally – depending on the issue that your dog has, and an extra bonus is it is more cost effective in the long term.

We spend so much time being conscious consumers. We look at food labels when we go shopping, we prefer to buy locally, human, organic, and fair trade food – Why should it be any different for our beloved dogs? There are health benefits of baking your own homemade organic dog treats instead of buying them from your store. Everyone loves homemade desserts, right? why shouldn’t your dog.

Benefits Of Organic Ingredients

Wholesome Organic Dog Treat Recipes for Health-Conscious Pet

It is very important to know how the ingredients that go into our dog treats are grown or raised. This can have a major impact on your dog’s health – Organic foods contain beneficial nutrients that dogs require to stay healthy, such as antioxidants, more than their conventionally-grown counterparts. Dog owners who have dogs who suffer from allergies to foods, chemicals, or preservatives often find that their dog’s symptoms lessen or go away when they have an organic diet.

  • Organic produce contains fewer pesticides
  • Organic foods are often fresher
  • Organic farming is better for the environment
  • Organically raised animals are not given any antibiotics, growth hormones or fed animal by-products
  • Organic meat and milk are richer in nutrients
  • Organic food contains no Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

Fruits & Vegetables Where The Organic Label Matters Most


According to the Environmental Working Group, a non-profit organization that analyzes the results of government pesticide testing in the U.S. the following fruits and vegetables have the highest pesticide levels so are best to buy organic.

  • Apples
  • Cucumbers
  • Celery
  • Bell Peppers
  • Spinach
  • Kale
  • Summer Squash
  • Nectarines (Imported)
  • Peaches
  • Strawberries

Fruit & Vegetables You Don’t Need To Buy Organic


Known as the ‘Clean 15’, these conventionally-grown fruits and vegetables are generally low in pesticides.

  • Asparagus
  • Cabbage
  • Mangos
  • Sweet Corn/Corn on the Cob
  • Papaya
  • Sweet Peas (Frozen)
  • Pineapple
  • Sweet Potatoes

Homemade Organic Dog Treat Recipes

When you decide to make your own homemade organic dog treats at home, there are a few things you need to look out for to enable you are giving your dog the healthiest treat possible. The ingredients should always be organic and fresh to ensure the highest quality dog treats. Most importantly, when making your own dog treats, is being aware of which ingredients you should never use when baking for your dog. there are human foods that can be very harmful to our dogs. To learn more, visit this website.

Grain Free Dehydrated Ginger Coated Green Beans

Ingredients:

  • 5 cups of fresh organic green beans
  • 1 inch of ginger (Ginger can help soothe an upset stomach in your dog as well as provide anticancer benefits)
  • 1 Tablespoon of organic extra-virgin olive oil

Method:

  1. Mix together the green beans and the extra-virgin olive oil, until the green beans are coated.
  2. Evenly spread the green beans on the dehydrator tray and they grate the ginger lightly over the green beans.
  3. Dehydrate at 170 degrees for 8 hours or until the green beans are crunchy.

Optional Oven Baked: Preheat oven to 170F. Place the green beans onto a baking tray that has been lined with parchment paper and cook in the oven for 8 hours.


Strawberry and Blackberry Puppy Milkshake

Ingredients:

  • 1 Cup of non-fat organic yogurt
  • 1/2 Cup of frozen organic strawberries
  • 1/2 Cup of frozen organic blackberries

Method:

  1. Using a blender, blend together the yogurt and strawberries until a smooth and creamy texture is formed.
  2. Then divide the mixture into small sized bowls, and let your dog enjoy.

If you would prefer solid milkshake treats, freeze the mixture into ice-lolly molds before serving. These are great homemade dog treats for the summer! If your dog has a favorite fruit, include this into the recipe.


No Baking – Pumpkin, PB and Bacon Oat Balls

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 Cup of organic pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 Cup of organic applesauce or a ripe banana
  • 1/4 Cup of organic peanut butter (smooth)
  • 1/4 Cup of organic non-fat plain yogurt
  • 1 Strip of organic bacon (cooked and cut very finely)
  • 2 1/2 Cups of organic oats

Method:

  1. In a mixing bowl, mix together the pumpkin, applesauce, peanut butter and yogurt.
  2. Stir in the back pieces and oats.
  3. Using an ice cream scoop, scoop to form into uniform treats.
  4. These treats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for 3 months.

Baked Beef Meatloaf

Ingredients:

  • 1 LB Ground organic beef
  • 1 Cup of brown rice (cooked)
  • 1/4 Cup of organic grated carrot
  • 1 Teaspoon of dried organic basil leaves
  • 1 Teaspoon of dried organic oregano
  • 1/2 Cup of organic tomato sauce, no added salt

Method:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350F.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine and mix all the ingredients together.
  3. Spoon the mixture into a 8-inch x 4 inch loaf pan. Lightly press the mixture into the pan and bake in the middle of the oven for 50 minutes.
  4. Once cooked let it cool down before serving. Keep these treats in the refrigerator for up to one week, or 3 months in the freezer.

The Three Groups To Consider In Organic Dog Treats

USDA Qualified Organic Ingredients

Anу dog food or treat manufacturer can соnѕіѕt оf a variety of brands lіkе “all-natural,” “healthy organic,” “gаrdеn сlеаn,” оr “fаrm rаіѕеd” on their food and treat packages, еvеn when they’re lоаdеd with artificial flаvоrѕ, аddіtіvеѕ, what have been genetically changed, уоu nаmе іt! So іnѕtеаd of focusing оn statements оn brands, lооk fоr the circular, green USDA Natural label. Thе US Dіvіѕіоn of Farming hаѕ established a ѕеt of requirements (nо artificial plant fооdѕ, bug ѕрrауѕ, or genetically сuѕtоmіѕеd creatures allowed), and the manufactures muѕt аdhеrе to these demands tо use the ԛuаlіfіеd organic brands.

Clean, Whole Ingredients

Shopping for organic dog treats by reading statements оn labels can bе extremely complicated and confusing. Yоu mау wonder, “Arе these treats healthy for me dog? And how can I know fоr ѕurе?” Rеmоvе all оf the misunderstandings bу neglecting statements on brands and іnѕtеаd, take a few minutes and lооk аt the ingredients on the back of the packaging. If you are purchasing your organic dog treats from a store fосuѕ оn buying rеаl, whole ingredients treats that уоu’rе 100% certain аrе natural, pure and сlеаn.

These are the fundamentals, dog treats with just one single ingredient, factors lіkе fresh vegetables and fruits, dаіrу, whole rice flour, natural herbs, and ѕрісеѕ еtс. Fоr расkеd dog treats that include factors like реаnut buttеr, dаіrу рrоduсtѕ, applesauce, yoghurt, cooking nut goods, and рlасе ѕееdѕ, salt ѕnасkѕ, etc – You want to lооk fоr treats that contain only ѕеvеn or less identifiable іtеmѕ included оn the ingredients lіѕt.

Plant-Based Ingredients

Sіnсе they’re расkеd with healthy antioxidants and nutritional value, which helps kеер our dogs active and brilliant, fосuѕ on such аѕ fоr аѕ mаnу organic dog treats that contain fruit and vegetables such аѕ, natural аррlеѕаuсе, pumpkin and berries.

Wholesome Organic Dog Treat Recipes for Health-Conscious Pet

4 Reasons Why To Make Homemade Organic Dog Treats

Homemade organic dog treats offer a safer, healthier, and more cost-effective option compared to store-bought treats. Commercial organic treats can still contain chemicals and preservatives that may harm dogs. Making treats at home allows you to avoid these potential dangers. Additionally, homemade treats can be tailored to have lower fat content, promoting a healthier heart and reducing the risk of obesity. The cost savings from preparing treats in your own kitchen are significant, especially when compared to purchasing pre-packaged options.

Finally, homemade treats are not only more wholesome, but they are also tastier, allowing you to share a special bonding experience with your furry companion. Homemade treats made from everyday kitchen ingredients surpass the appeal of store-bought treats, which may have been sitting on the shelf for days. Choosing to make your own organic dog treats is a beneficial and satisfying choice for both you and your beloved pet.

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