Are you looking for a doggie digestive aid? Pumpkin is easy on sour stomachs and can help alleviate your dog’s digestive issues. These homemade dog biscuits are a great way to introduce an all-natural tummy aid into your pup’s diet.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup extremely cold water
- 2/3 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 20-40 drops hemp oil for pets depending on the weight and size of your dog
- 2 cups whole grain brown rice flour
- 1 large egg (you can omit this if your dog is allergic to eggs)
- 2 1/2 tablespoon flaxseed oil or olive oil
Total: Makes approx. 24 1-oz balls (or 24 fluid ounces)
Nutritional Info (per 1 biscuit serving):
- Calories: 33
- Protein: 1 g
- Fat: 2.2g
- Carbs: 2.8 g
- Minerals & Vitamins: Vitamin D
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 320–350 degrees.
- Use two baking sheets and baking paper to avoid sticking.
- In a small bowl, mix together a beaten egg and pumpkin until smooth. (If you don’t want to use egg, then smooth out the pumpkin puree separately.)
- In a large bowl, combine flax-seed oil, hemp oil, and brown rice flour (set aside some of the rice flour for a topping).
- Constantly stirring, add the pumpkin mixture to the rice mixture and slowly add water.
- Hand mix the ingredients thoroughly.
- Roll dough out to desired thickness in between two sheets of baking or wax paper.
- Remove the top paper.
- Evenly pour rice flour onto the top of the dough and lightly press it to the waxed baking paper.
- Remove the paper and cut to desired sizes.
- Place in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until the top is completely dry.
- Cool and store in a dry plastic or glass container until ready to be served.
As a dog owner, you’ve likely come across this essential list before, but it’s always good to have it on hand as a reminder, especially if you’re cooking dog food from scratch. The principal toxic foods include:
- Chocolate
- Onions and garlic
- Avocados
- Grapes and raisins
- Macadamia nuts
- Raw bread dough
- Alcohol
*The original recipe can be found at caninejournal.com*
