Making your pet treats at home can save money and help use up leftovers to reduce your household waste.
Key takeaways
By making puppy treats yourself, you can be sure there are no artificial colours or flavourings.
These chicken chews can be frozen, so make a big batch to save time later.
Store bought pet treats can be expensive and full of artificial ingredients. Instead, why not try some easy homemade snacks that save you money, use up healthy leftovers and keep your dog full and happy?
Our chicken chews are a perfect place to start. You can use freshly poached or grilled chicken, or your roast chicken dinner leftovers for a more sustainable snack. Just make sure you remove any bones, skin, gravy or sauce to prevent any upset stomachs.
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced or shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup cooked rice
- 3 tbsp rice flour
- 1 egg
- Parsley
Method
- Preheat oven to 180°C and line a tray with baking paper.
- Mix ingredients together until combined (use a blender for a smoother consistency)
- Dollop the mixture on a sheet of baking paper. Place another sheet of baking paper on top and use a rolling pin to roll out the mixture until about 1cm thick.
- Use a dog bone cookie cutter to cut out 12 bones and place on the lined baking tray.
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack.
Hot Tip:
Once the chews have cooled down, set some aside and freeze for a refreshing treat on a hot day.
You can also put our chicken chews inside a treat dispensing toy to keep your pet entertained while you’re out. This is a great way to help keep their teeth and jaw healthy and soothe any separation anxiety.
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