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Baking for Pets

Posted Thu, Nov 22, 2007, 12:47 pm PST
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These two homemade pet treats come from my mother and my dear friend Scott. They're wholesome snacks for dogs and cats and simple enough for children to make.

KID-FRIENDLY CANINE COOKIES

My mother Addie Mae taught me how to make these cookies for my dog Freckles. He loved them, and because of them, learned many new tricks. 

3 (2.5 ounce) jars baby food (vegetable or meat varieties)
½ cup plain Cream of Wheat

In a mixing bowl thoroughly combine ingredients. Using a teaspoon, drop mixture onto a dinner-size plate covered with wax paper. Cover with paper towels or a paper plate.

Microwave on HIGH setting for 4-5 minutes. Remove and cool completely before serving. Refrigerate remaining cookies in an air-tight container.

ROMEO'S TREATS (CAT TREATS)

This recipe is from my friend Scott in Chicago, who loves to feed these treats to his spoiled cat Romeo.

7 ounces sardines, (drained if canned) mashed
½ cup plain wheat germ
¼ cup dry non-fat milk
non-stick cooking spray

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine all ingredients. Form mixture into small, ½-inch-sized balls. (Should make approx. 2 dozen.) Place balls evenly on greased cookie sheet. Gently flatten each ball with a fork.

Bake 5­-10 minutes, or until golden brown.

Remove and cool completely before serving. Store the remaining cookies in an air-tight container.

 

 

 

8 Comments

  • 1. Posted by Rhonda on Sat, Nov 24, 2007, 12:08 pm PST

    cute cute cute... love that idea!

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  • 2. Posted by sophieofwa on Sun, Nov 25, 2007, 5:00 pm PST

    sweet idea!

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  • 3. Posted by Heather on Mon, Nov 26, 2007, 6:30 pm PST

    I love the idea of pet recipes! Postings for parrot's recipes would be extremely helpful!

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  • 4. Posted by pdski64@sbcglobal.net on Wed, Nov 28, 2007, 1:14 pm PST

    Could I use finely mashed tuna and add a touch of kitty greens or even a dash or two of catnip to this basic recipe? Either way, I'm sure my six "children" will love 'em! Thanks.

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  • 5. Posted by jsabilla on Thu, Nov 29, 2007, 9:41 am PST

    i wish there were even more recipes for our pets!!!

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  • 6. Posted by DEC on Fri, Nov 30, 2007, 1:15 pm PST

    I eat parrots.....

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  • 7. Posted by Dark Chaos on Fri, Nov 30, 2007, 1:26 pm PST

    Wow, i love the Romeo Treats idea, my cats will love it!

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  • 8. Posted by Beth K on Sun, Dec 02, 2007, 11:25 am PST

    Baby food dog treats are great, but BE CAREFUL not to buy the varieties of baby food containing onion or garlic. Onion is toxic to dogs, and garlic can be if too concentrated. Read the label-- most meat varieties of baby food contain onion and/or garlic.

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