With all the problems with dog food lately here is a good way to make dog biscuits and my dog loves them.
By Carol from MA
Here are the questions asked by community members. Read on to see the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community.
When making dog biscuits, do you use a preservative, and if so, what is it?
By SANDY from Hardy, VA
I have never heard of using a preservative in dog biscuits but I would google it, look at all the recipes and then decide from there which to make, etc. I have seen lots of recipes on line for making your own cat and dog food which is FAR healthier than that bought at stores, and none of these have any preservatives in them.
The whole point of making homemade biscuits is not to use preservatives. It is healthier that way. My two daughters own a dog bandana business and they go to fairs and dog walks. They also sell a lot of homemade dog biscuits at these events. My daughter keeps them in the fridge at home. This keeps them fresh and they don't mold because this is what happens to them if they don't have preservatives in them and are not kept cool.
I bake and sell pet treats at local craft fairs. While my treats don't last as long as commercial ones, they are much healthier. Mainly because I don't use preservatives. You can vacuum seal or freeze em to make them last longer.
Rosemary is a natural preservative used in organic dog food. You should probably use sparingly or do some research to ensure you don't put your dog at risk.
I want a recipe for dog biscuits that clean the teeth and refresh the dogs breath.
Chris from Washington D.C.
Would chewing any biscuit clean your own teeth? didn't think so! There's no substitute for a little brushing and a vet appointment at regular intervals. You should never find red-lined gum edges when you check her gums frequently. For a week let her lick some canned squirt cheese off a toothbrush, a very soft toothbrush like a child's ultrasoft. It's the same squirt cheese sold to top a cracker conveniently. Then let her lick it off while you move her nose left and right and have the toothbrush moving a bit, and gradually work up to some brushing.
I've never tried these, but they come highly recommended.
Dog Breath Biscuits
1 ½ c whole wheat flour
1 ½ c Bisquick baking mix
½ c mint leaves - loosely packed
¼ c milk
4 tbs margarine
1 egg
1 ½ tbs maple syrup or corn syrup
Combine all ingredients in food processor until will mixed, mint is chopped, and a large ball forms. Press or roll on non-stick surface (such as a floured board) to thickness of ¼ to ½ inch. Cut into 1x2 inch strips or with a bone- shaped cookie cutter and place on non-stick cookie pan. Bake at 375 F for 20 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool and store in air-tight container. Makes about 30 medium biscuits.
I use Pruden's powder which makes your dogs breath not smell and it keeps their teeth clean I ask my vets if my dogs teeth are clean enough and they say they look great. My Great Dane is 8 and his teeth have never had to be cleaned.
