The Ultimate Dog Treat Cookbook: Homemade Goodies for Man's Best Friend

130 Pages·2005·4.35 MB·English

by  Liz Palika

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TROY CUMMINGS
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Illustrated by
TROY CUMMINGS
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Table of Contents
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Introduction 1
Cooking and Baking Terms 2
Minimum Equipment 2
Taste Tests 3
Chapter 1:Cookies by the Spoonful 4
Chapter 2:Cookie-Cutter Treats 32
Chapter 3:Special Goodies for Special Occasions 54
Chapter 4:Good Dogs Deserve Tasty Treats! 80
Chapter 5:Delicacies for Dogs with Special Needs 96
Meat-Free Treats 98
Grain-Free Treats 102
Wheat-Free Treats 104
Reduced-Fat Treats 110
Index 114
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Acknowledgments
Thank you to Deb Eldredge, DVM, who scrutinized all these recipes to make sure our canine
best friends could safely indulge in them! Thanks, Deb!
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Introduction
M
y grandmother was not a demonstrative woman, yet all of us grand-
kids knew without a doubt that she loved us very much. After all,
she was always cooking for us. There were simple yet homemade lunches,
nourishing dinners, and wonderful desserts. Grandma showed her love by
cooking and baking.
I have found myself following in her footsteps—not for people,
though, but for dogs. It’s easy to make good treats, especially for my dogs,
because they’ll eat anything I hand them, and they always appreciate my
efforts. By making homemade dog treats, I can also control the ingredients
I use. I can make sure that the ingredients are of good quality, and I can
avoid things that I prefer my dogs not eat. It’s important to me that my
dogs eat well; after all, I want them to be with me, hale and hearty, for as
long as they can be. Treats are important, and I want the ones my dogs get
to be good ones made from quality ingredients.
All the treats in this book were tested in my kitchen and in the kitchens of
several willing volunteers. I hope that we caught any glaring errors. However,
cooking techniques vary, ovens vary, and so do microwaves. (Yes, there are a
couple of microwave recipes in this book.) So, when you try a recipe for the
first time, watch your cooking time; if your oven is hot, shorten the cooking
times, and if your oven is cooler, extend the cooking times.
Introduction 1
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You will find two different types of sidebars throughout the book. “Nutritional Notes” help
you understand the nutritional values of the ingredients found in various recipes. “Treats and
Tidbits” share with you some information about cooking, treat storage, and other things that
will assist you.
So have fun! Keep in mind that these recipes are for treats—not a daily diet—and should
never exceed 10% of your dog’s daily diet.
Cooking and Baking Terms
This book is written in an easy-to-understand style, using the following cooking and baking
terms:
• Chop:To cut food into pieces, from small (finely chopped) to large (coarsely chopped)
• Dice:To cut into equal-sized small cubes (usually between 1⁄ and 1⁄ inch)
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• Grate:To shred a solid food by using a hand grater, a blender, or a food processor
• Grind:To use a blender or food processor to change a solid food into fine pieces
• Knead:To work dough with your hands, usually on a floured surface, in order to thor-
oughly blend the ingredients
• Puree:To mash food in a food processor or blender until it becomes a smooth paste or
liquid
Minimum Equipment
You will not need a kitchen full of stuff to make dog treats, but you will have to have a few
basics:
• A large metal or glass bowl for mixing ingredients
• A set of measuring cups that includes 1⁄ cup, 1⁄ cup, 1⁄ cup, and 1 cup
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• A set of measuring spoons that includes 1⁄ teaspoon, 1 teaspoon, and 1 tablespoon
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• Two cookie sheets
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