175 Gourmet Recipes v8

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Table of Contents
Pampering Your Pup Gone Gourmet 7
Breakfast: It’s not Just Kibbles ‘n’ Bits Anymore 8
Oinkers and Omelettes 9
Biscotti Base 10
Almond Biscotti 11
Carob-dipped Biscotti 12
Trail Mix Biscotti 13
Punkin’ Biscotti 14
Banana Biscotti 15
Beagle Bagels 16
Veggie-lovin’ Muffins 17
PB&H Muffins 18
Corny Muffins 19
Munchy Muffins 20
Meaty Muffins 21
PB&O Chunks 22
Poochy Omelette Bar 23
Breakfast Casserole 24
Puppy Pancakes 25
Puppy Pancakes Plus 26
Tater Cakes 27
Puffy Puppy Pancakes 28
Pigs in a (Doggie) Blanket 29
Twice-Baked Waffles 30
Natural Dog Food: A Great Alternative to That Big Paper Bag 31
Nummy Noodles 32
Down-Home Hound Hash 33
Beefy Borscht 34
Nothin’ But Natural 35
Steamed Veggies 36
Bird Food 37
Just Chicken 38
Basically Beef 39
Oats and Asparagus 40
Healing Foods: Canine Cures Through Crunchy Goodness 41
Herbal Helpers 42
Bland Rice 43
Dry Chicken and Rice 44
Roast Beef and Taters 45
Multivitamin Meal 46
Allergy Alleviator 47
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International Foods: Dogs Do Eat Sushi 48
Tamago Rolls 49
Cucumber Rolls 50
Oshinko Rolls 51
Carrot Roll 52
Veggie Roll 53
Inari 54
Crunchy Inari 55
Beefy Inari 56
Chicken Inari 57
Tamago Inari 58
Beefy Omelette Bags 59
Crunchy Omelette Bags 60
Fishy Omelette Bags 61
Cheesy Cuke Omelette Bags 62
Chicky Omelette Bags 63
Fishy Roll 64
Shroom Roll 65
Beefy Roll 66
Kitty Roll 67
Bony Sushi 68
Beefy Ravioli 69
Bock Bock Bark Ravioli 70
Popeye Ravioli 71
Kibble Ravioli 72
Chunky Ravioli 73
Beet Pasta 74
Popeye Pasta 75
Meaty Pasta 76
Punkin’ Pasta 77
Frootles 78
Eggy Casserole 79
Fiesta Chicken Quesadillas 80
Fiesta Beef Quesadillas 81
Fiesta Egg Quesadillas 82
Green Fiesta Quesadillas 83
Tail-Wagging Tostadas 84
Growlin’ Guacamole Grits 85
Mexi-Meatloaf 86
Texan Taters 87
Mexican Ice Pups 88
Barkin’ Buffalo Wings 89
Coyote Crust 90
Pot Paws 91
Puppy Picnic Potatoes 92
Mac and Cheeze 93
Dog Wok 94
Green Dog Wok 95
Yummy Gyros 96
Snuff-a-licious Bell Peppers 97
Two Tater Salad 98
Sauces and Toppings: Dogs Need Condiments, Too 99
Beef Gravy 100
Chicken Gravy 101
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Sauces and Toppings: Dogs Need Condiments, Too 99
Beef Gravy 100
Chicken Gravy 101
Liver Gravy 102
Organ Meat Sauce 103
Turkey Giblet Gravy 104
Green Gravy 105
Rabbit Gravy 106
Spicy Pumpkin Gravy 107
Fruit Salad Sauce 108
Hound Fudge 109
Strawberry Banana Bliss 110
Mutt Mints: Remedies for Raunchy Breath 111
Cheesy Mints 112
Crunchy Carrot Breath Kicker 113
Lemon Lickers 114
Basil Bites 115
Chilly Chocolate Chews 116
Meaty Treats: Snacks, Rewards, Whatever 117
Sizzlin’ Snacks 118
Beefy Biscuits 119
Steak Snaps 120
Baby Biscuits 121
Mega Meaties 122
Greenie Goodies 123
Very Veggie Cookies 124
Lip Smackin’ Livers 125
Best Bones 126
Oat Delights 127
Simple Snacks 128
Liver n’ Oat Cookies 129
Nuke Biscuits 130
Not-So Matzo 131
Italian Biscuits 132
Deluxe Doggie Delights 133
Chilly Treats 134
Cookies: You’ll Love ‘Em, Too 135
PB Crunchies 136
Cheese-a-licious Cookies 137
Nanner Crunchies 138
Breath Barkers 139
Cheesy Poofs 140
Puppy Potpourri 141
PB Cup Cookies 142
Magic Brownies 143
See-in-the-Dark Cookies 144
Shorty’s Shortbread 145
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Dessert: After Dinner or Anytime 146
Freeze Pups 147
Bone and Cherry’s Ice Cream 148
Sor-bay at the Moon 149
Puppy Truffles 150
Beggin’ Bars 151
Wascawwy Wabbit Cassewowe 152
Very Good Vinegar Cake 153
Rover’s Rice Pudding 154
Squishy Pie 155
Corny Casserole 156
Punkin’ Paws 157
Crunchy Peanut Chews 158
Sweet Stuff 159
Celebrations: Happy Birthday to Pooch 160
Barkday Mini-cakes 161
Canine Carrot Cake 162
Absolutely the Best Apple Cake 163
Punkin’ with a Punch Cake 164
Birthday Cake on a Diet 165
Smushy Cake 166
PB Cake 167
Peanut Butter Pup Cake 168
Natural Puppy Food: He’s Not Just a Small Dog 169
Puppy Noodles 170
Scrapple Doo 171
Baby Borscht 172
Little Lassie Livers 173
Veggie Vittles 174
Cock-a-Doodle-Scooby-Doo! 175
Biscuit Bake 176
Whinny-ful Oats and Asparagus 177
Healing Beverages: Cool Down Your Hot Dog 178
Belly Buster 179
Pancreas Pleaser 180
Coat Care Combo 181
Bony Beverage 182
Cough Corrector 183
Hairy Juice 184
Green Juice 185
Zip Zapper 186
Terrific Teeth Tonic 187
Hygiene: Is That Broccoli In Your Teeth or Are You Just Really Bad at Brushing? 188
Super Minty Toothpaste 189
Puppy’s Preferred Paste 190
Barkley’s Beautiful Bath Spritz 191
Growlin’ Gum Solution 192
Lemon Flea Dip 193
Skeeter Spritz 194
Not-So-Hot Spots 195
Shampoo for Sticky Situations 196
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Pampering Your Pup Gone Gourmet
He’s there when you need a reassuring kiss, to warm your tootsies under the covers on those cold winter nights, and to
just generally spend every waking moment by your side. He gives you his best, so now it’s your turn to give him your
best. You may never have taken him to a doggie day spa (too prissy), doggie day care (too many other dogs), or even had
a doggie walker (too impersonal), but now’s the chance to put on your tallest chef hat, lace up that apron, and get to work
on some of the best doggie cuisine you’ve ever seen.
Sure, you’ve seen those high-priced bags of medical diet foods in the vet’s office. They have ingredients like lamb and
rice or duck and potato – better food than you have for dinner, but the price really comes from the packaging. You can
easily create healthy, helpful cuisine for your dog in your own kitchen.
This isn’t the usual doggie cookbook stuffed full of crunchy treats and cookies. Sure, those are in here, but we also have
real-world practical meals that you can make to appeal to both your appetite and your buddy’s. You like meatloaf, right?
What if you could make a meatloaf that was good for both you and your pup? Are you not getting the hint yet? You can
make a meatloaf that’s good for both you and your pup that also tastes great to both of you! It’s on page 86.
If you just want to experiment in making your own dog food, you’ll find a wide variety of recipes here. If your pooch is
under the weather, check the collections of healing foods, beverages, and hygiene recipes for possible supplements and
ways of alleviating her ickiness. And if you’re one of those daring people who wants to travel around the world with your
pup but can’t afford the airfare, flip to the international section for creative cuisine that can satisfy your dog’s appetite for
delicious food and your appetite for exotic gourmet cooking. Many of the recipes contain the vitamins and minerals
needed for energy, but you’ll also find certain ingredients can help improve his teeth, bones, skin, fur, stamina, weight,
and overall wellbeing.
Now before you or your pup sink your teeth into these recipes, you should be aware of what to avoid when cooking for
your dog:
Chocolate Chicken bones

Raw meat and/or eggs Excessive amounts of protein
Beans or bean derivatives (including soy) Pork
Onions Organ meats more than twice/week
Dairy products (esp. with pre-existing stomach
problems
This table isn’t exhaustive, but it’ll give you an at-a-glance tool to keep handy if you decide to invent your own recipes or
modify some of those in the book. Now remember – have fun! You’re cooking for your dog, for goodness’ sake.
Okay, class is over. Get cooking!
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Breakfast:
It’s Not Just Kibbles ‘n’ Bits Anymore
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Oinkers and Omelettes
Category Serves Preparation Time Cooking Time Experience

Breakfast 8 20 minutes 10 minutes
Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• 3 eggs
The crescent rolls in these snacks package the eggs and sausage
• 8 mini turkey sausages in a small, easy-to-handle treat. These are so neat and tidy you
can zip them in a baggie and take them to the dog park for a
• 1 package refrigerated crescent rolls
protein burst.
Preparation & Cooking
Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 rectangles on a greased cookie sheet. Cook eggs for 3 minutes in microwave-
safe bowl, stirring each minute. When eggs are done, scoop small spoonfuls into the centre of each crescent rectangle.
Top with a turkey sausage. Fold remaining crescent dough over eggs and sausage to make neat package, OR bundle
excess dough and flare edges to create small “sacks” of goodies. Bake according to crescent roll instructions and allow to
cool thoroughly.
Store extras in the refrigerator until your pup is ready to eat them (but don’t ask him – he’ll always be ready to eat them).
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Biscotti Base

Breakfast 3 dozen cookies 10 minutes 35 minutes
Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• 100 ml (1/3 cup) unsalted butter
Biscotti dough can become sticky, so for quicker cleanup rub
• 200 ml (3/4 cup) sugar some flour between your hands and line the cookie sheet with
parchment paper.
• 2 eggs
• 10 ml (2 tsp) grated orange zest
• 530 ml (2 1/4 cups) whole wheat flour
• 10 ml (1 1/2 tsp) baking powder
• 1 ml (1/4 tsp) salt
Preparation & Cooking Whole wheat and buckwheat flours are two basic
elements of healthy cooking for your pooch.
Cream the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until fluffy. Add eggs and orange zest. Combine flour, baking powder, and
salt in separate bowl, then beat into the butter mixture.
For plain biscotti cookies: Divide the dough in half and form two logs on cookie sheet, each measuring 1/2” thick, 1
1/2” wide, and 12 inches long. Space two inches apart and bake at 160ºC (325ºF) for 25 minutes (or until golden). Let
cool for five minutes, then cut ½” wide slices at 45 degree angles. Bake for 5 minutes, turn cookies over, then bake for
another 5 minutes. Let cool.
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Almond Biscotti

Ingredients
Healthy Hint:
• Biscotti base Adding almonds to the biscotti dough base gives the cookies
some extra crunch – a fun addition for your pooches!
• 150 ml (1/2 cup) whole almonds
Before making biscotti dough, toast almonds in a

shallow pan for 9 minutes at 160ºC (325ºF). Allow
nuts to cool, then divide into thirds and add to dough
gradually for thorough mixing. Follow baking
instructions for biscotti base.
Any nut can be used as a crunchy alternative to almonds.
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Carob-dipped Biscotti

It’s hard to keep people paws off these pseudo-chocolate-dipped

Ingredients delicacies. Once your pooch tastes carob, you’ll never get him to
eat another plain-Jane biscuit!
• Biscotti base Helpful Hint:

• 190 g (6 oz)
If you can’t find carob in the health food section of your local
grocery store, find a whole foods or organic market. Still no
luck? There are hundreds of online organic retailers who offer
carob among their choices.

Make some extra biscotti to have on hand – it keeps for months.
Prepare biscotti base as specified, adding any desired nuts, flavouring, or fruits. After cookies have cooled, melt carob
according to package instructions (preferably in a double boiler to avoid scorching). Dip half of each cookie into liquid
carob, then allow to cool on wax-paper coated surface. Do not cool in refrigerator. Carob should be completely solid
before transferring to storage container since semi-soft carob easily fuses with other surfaces.
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Trail Mix Biscotti

Ingredients
Healthy Hint:
• Biscotti base
The addition of natural oils and oats in this biscotti recipe makes
• 20 ml (1 1/2 T) sunflower oil for an even healthier treat. The oil contributes to your pup’s
shiny coat and aids in digestion, while the oats are a hearty
• 20 ml (1 1/2 T) honey
addition to his diet.
• 250 ml (1 cup) oatmeal
Great tasting treats and a shiny coat? How can you go wrong?
Spread oatmeal on microwave-safe shallow dish. Microwave oil and honey on high for 30 seconds, then pour over
oatmeal and stir until completely combined. Microwave on high for 7 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Let cool. Prepare
biscotti base dough and slowly fold in trail mix. Bake according to biscotti base instructions, paying close attention to
oats to prevent burning.
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Punkin’ Biscotti

Ingredients
Variations:
• Biscotti base
While this pumpkin treat is a great way to let your dog share in a
• 150 ml (1/2 cup) pumpkin puree holiday feast, you can also use any variety of other fruit purees.
Just be certain you’re buying puree, not pie filling – the extra
dose of sugar can give your pup a lot more energy than you may
be prepared to handle!

Biscotti is like a blank canvas, so be creative!
Prepare biscotti base dough as specified, then mix in pumpkin puree. For a little extra pungency, add some nutmeg and
cinnamon. Bake cookies according to biscotti base recipe and cool.
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Banana Biscotti

Ingredients
Healthy Hint:
• Biscotti base
Using both bananas and peanuts in this recipe gives it a triple-
• 150 ml (1/2 cup) mashed bananas shot of benefits. Bananas are a great source of potassium, an
essential vitamin for your pup’s health, while peanuts add both
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) peanuts
crunchiness and oil to the mix.

Great tasting treats that anyone can make.
Prepare biscotti base dough as specified, then mix in banana puree. Separate peanuts in half, and fold gradually into the
mixture. Bake cookies according to biscotti base recipe and cool. Fun variation: After the first round of baking, press
some halved peanuts, almonds, and pine nuts into the top of the cookies in fun puppy-oriented designs. They’ll love the
extra crunchiness!
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Beagle Bagels

Breakfast 6 bagels 5 minutes Varies
Ingredients
This is a great recipe if your house is constantly full of leftover
• 6-pack supermarket bagels bagels, whether from the grocery store or neighbourhood bakery.
Rather than throw them away, why not share them with your
canine family members?
Healthy Hint:
Beagle bagels are fantastic for dental health. Because they are so
hard but soften a bit with the addition of the dog’s saliva, their
crunchy consistency helps clean dogs’ teeth without risk of
breaking them.
If the bagels are frozen, thaw them in the microwave

prior to drying. There are several ways of achieving
the proper consistency for beagle bagels, which, of
course, is rock solid chewable goodness.
Oven: Set the oven to a low temperature, preferably

90ºC (200ºF) or below. Place the bagels on a sheet of
foil in the middle of the oven and allow to bake.
Check the bagels periodically as they can take up to
six hours to dry sufficiently, depending upon the
freshness of the bagels when you begin. Once they
Rock solid chewable goodness!
seem solid, place on a rack to cool for an hour before
giving to the dogs.
Air: This is the easiest of the three drying methods but also takes the longest. Set the bagels on a sheet of wax paper or
foil in an area with good circulation. The top of the fridge often works well as it is closer to ceiling vents. Leave the
bagels to dry for several days, checking their consistency daily. Depending upon the freshness of the bagels when you
began, they may take up to two weeks to dry completely.
Microwave: After thawing any frozen bagels, continue cooking them in the microwave for extended periods of time at a
low heat level (40% or less). Check the bagels every 10 minutes for consistency, but keep in mind that even the
microwave can take up to an hour to dry the bagels sufficiently. Don’t worry about airtight containers for leftovers – the
open air just helps to dry them out a bit more!
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Veggie-lovin’ Muffins

Breakfast 12 muffins 10 minutes 30 minutes
Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• 480 ml (2 cups) shredded carrots
Most of the prep time in this recipe comes from shredding the
• 1 shredded apple carrots and apple. A lot of grocery stores now sell pre-packaged
shredded fruits and vegetables, so check your produce section to
• 100 ml (1/3 cup) molasses cut some time out of this otherwise simple recipe.
• 250 ml (1 cup) bran
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) water
• 200 ml (3/4 cup) whole wheat flour
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) dry oatmeal
Combine all ingredients thoroughly – if the

consistency is too liquidy, add more flour or oatmeal
until the mixture becomes doughy. Spoon into
muffin tins (lined or unlined) and bake for 30
Mmmm, nutritious and delicious!
minutes at 200ºC (400ºF) or until browned.
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PB&H Muffins

Ingredients
Variations:
• 250 ml (1 cup) peanut butter
Chunks of carob and/or dried fruit folded into the batter can
• 100 ml (1/3 cup) honey completely change the taste of these muffins.
• 250 ml (1 cup) bran
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) dry oatmeal

Experiment with different muffin fillings and flavours for your pup!
Combine all ingredients thoroughly – if the consistency is too liquidy, add more flour or oatmeal until the mixture
becomes doughy. If the mixture is too thick, add water until it reaches the correct consistency. Spoon into muffin tins
(lined or unlined) and bake for 30 minutes at 200ºC (400ºF) or until browned.
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Corny Muffins

Ingredients
Healthy Hint:
Pooch having problems in the regularity area? These muffins can
• 130 ml (9 T) brown sugar be a great, natural way to get him back on schedule… and they
don’t taste too shabby, either!
• 2 eggs
• 360 ml (1 1/2 cups) biscuit mix
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) cornmeal
• 100 ml (1/3 cup) dried milk
• 1 can or frozen pkg. corn kernels
Preparation & Cooking Fibre-full muffins with a great taste.
Combine all ingredients with the exception of the corn thoroughly. Drain kernels and fold in. If the consistency is too
liquidy, add more flour or cornmeal until the mixture becomes doughy. If the mixture is too thick, add water until it
reaches the correct consistency. Spoon into muffin tins (lined or unlined) and bake for 30 minutes at 200ºC (400ºF) or
until browned.
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Munchy Muffins

Ingredients
Healthy Hint:
• 360 ml (1 1/2 cups) bran flour
These muffins are great for special treats or rewards, but don’t
• 250 ml (1 cup) whole wheat flour let your dog get too accustomed to eating them. You don’t want
to end up with a pudgy pooch, do you?
• 5 ml (1 tsp) baking soda
• 5 ml (1 tsp) baking powder
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) dry milk
• 180 ml (3/4 cups) water
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) molasses
• 30 ml (2 T) sunflower oil
• 1 egg, beaten
Preparation & Cooking What a special treat for a special puppy!
Combine flours, baking soda, and baking powder in

large bowl. In separate container, combine milk, molasses, oil, and egg. Form a well in the centre of the dry ingredients
bowl and pour wet ingredients into well. Mix thoroughly.
Spoon or pour into lined muffin cups and bake at 135ºC (275ºF) for 30 minutes. Leave oven door closed, turn off heat,
and allow muffins to cool overnight.
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Meaty Muffins

Breakfast 2 dozen 5 minutes 2 hours
Ingredients
Healthy Hint:
• 450 g (1 pound) raw liver
Fido feeling not so frisky? Check out the herbal infusions on
• 1 box yellow corn muffin mix page 43 -- they can be easily added to this dough for a little extra
punch of healthiness!
• 10 ml (2 tsp) bone meal
Preparation & Cooking Talk about easy cooking!
Puree all ingredients in food processor until smooth. Spoon into unlined, greased muffin tins and bake for 2 hours at 200
degrees. Store in airtight container.
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PB&O Chunks

Breakfast 18 10 minutes 0
Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) natural peanut butter
Have kids? Get them involved in the pooch’s nutrition by
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) honey making these non-cook treats chock-full of the perfect combo of
protein, carbs, and fat.
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) nonfat dry milk
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) oatmeal
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) Rice Krispies
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) crushed almonds
Combine peanut butter, honey, dry milk, oatmeal, and Rice Krispies in a mixing bowl, then roll into small balls. Place the
almonds into a Ziploc bag, then add and shake each ball individually. Place them on a wax paper-coated cookie sheet and
chill in the refrigerator for an hour. Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
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Poochy Omelette Bar

Breakfast Varies 5 minutes 10 minutes
Ingredients
● 3 eggs
Choose one ingredient from each column below:
Starch Cheese Meat Veggies*

1 diced potato 15 ml (1 T) cream cheese 4 pieces grilled chicken 60 ml (1/4 cup) shredded
carrots
120 ml (1/2 cup) cooked 60 ml (1/4 cup) shredded 4 pieces grilled turkey 60 ml (1/4 cup) broccoli
rice mozzarella pieces
120 ml (1/2 cup) bread 60 ml (1/4 cup) muenster 30 ml (2 T) bacon bits 60 ml (1/4 cup) corn kernels
crumbs
Eggs are packed with great nutrients on their own, but adding veggies and
meat gives them even more appeal.
If you’re having a Sunday omelette brunch yourself, why not let the pooch join in the fun? Combine eggs with one
ingredient from each of the first three columns above in a non-stick skillet. Allow to cool sufficiently before giving to
your pup.
*: if your dog likes veggies or you’ve noticed him eating grass regularly, try adding one of the vegetable ingredients to his
omelette get some green (or orange or yellow) in his diet!
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Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• 1 package refrigerated crescent rolls
This casserole contains just the right proportions of carbs, fat,
• 250 ml (1 cup) mozzarella cheese and protein for your pooch’s health.
If your dog is taking medication in pill or liquid form, this rich
• 100 ml (1/3 cup) whole wheat flour breakfast can easily camouflage them from suspicious snouts!
• 250 ml (1 cup) chicken broth
• 480 ml (2 cups) chopped ham (cooked)
• 360 ml (1 1/2 cups) frozen hash browns
• 6 chopped hard-boiled eggs

The most important meal of the day… now made fit for a king!
Press rolls over bottom of 13X9X2” baking dish and bake at 190ºC (375ºF) for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella
cheese.
While crust is baking, melt butter and stir in flour, broth, and milk. Simmer until thickened, stirring constantly. Fold in
ham, hash browns, and eggs, then pour over the crust. Bake at 190ºC (375ºF) for 25 minutes and cool thoroughly before
serving to your pup.
Leftovers can be cut and stored in an airtight, refrigerated container for easy reuse later.
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Puppy Pancakes

Ingredients
Variations:
• 250 ml (1 cup) whole wheat flour
Check out the Sauces section on page 100 for some great
• 5 ml (1 tsp) baking powder pancake toppers!
• 1 beaten egg
• 250 ml (1 cup) water
These pancakes are delicious.

Mix all dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl and create a well in the centre. Combine the wet ingredients in
another bowl and pour into the dry ingredient well. Mix until just combined, then pour 60 ml (1/4 cup) quantities onto a
hot, greased griddle. Cook for approximately 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
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Puppy Pancakes Plus

Ingredients
Variations:
• Puppy pancake batter
• 250 ml (1 cup) carob chips; or pancake toppers!
• 250 ml (1 cup) shredded carrot; or
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) bacon bits; or

Beef up your puppy pancakes.
Prepare Puppy Pancake batter according to
instructions but adding one of the above suggestions to the wet ingredients before combining.
Cook as instructed, paying close attention to the color of the pancakes – carob is prone to scorch sooner than the batter –
and allow to cool before serving.
Use caution if adding a sauce after using carob, bacon, or peanut butter. High fat content can cause pancreatic issues in
dogs. Tend toward the fruit or vegetable suggestions.
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Tater Cakes

Ingredients
Variations:
• 2 eggs
• 30 ml (2 T) whole wheat flour pancake toppers – Tater Cakes are high in carbs and fat but low
on the protein, so check out some of the meaty gravies to top
• 1 ml (1/4 tsp) baking powder
them!
• 6 shredded potatoes
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) sunflower oil
Don’t forget the delicious sauces.

Beat eggs, flour, and baking powder together in a large mixing bowl. Fold in potatoes. Heat oil in a large skillet, then
drop spoonfuls of the batter into the pan and press to flatten. Cook on each side until crispy brown and allow to cool
between paper towels (this also helps remove some of the excess grease).
Top with your pup’s favourite sauce and serve!
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Puffy Puppy Pancakes

Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• 3 eggs, beaten
These pancakes weren’t named for how they’ll make your pooch
• 30 ml (2 T) unsalted butter look. Instead of cooking in a skillet, these go straight into the
oven for a fun and puffy treat for any puppy!
• 40 ml (3 T) dry milk
Melt butter in an ovenproof skillet at 200ºC (400ºF) for 3 minutes. Meanwhile, beat remaining ingredients in mixing bowl
until well combined. Pour immediately into the hot skillet and bake for 25 minutes.
Because these pancakes are lower in fat, use any of your pooch’s favourite toppings to spice up his breakfast.
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Pigs in a (Doggie) Blanket

Ingredients
Sure, they’re easy to make and an old standby, but have you ever
• Puppy Pancakes let Fido try them? He’ll have his friends coming over for
seconds!
• 8 mini turkey sausages
Preparation & Cooking Your dog will probably have to fight you off of these yummy treats.
You know the drill! Prepare Puppy Pancakes according to the recipe while nuking turkey sausage in the microwave.
While pancakes are still hot, wrap all the way around sausage and lay open side down on a plate. Cool in refrigerator
before serving.
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Twice-Baked Waffles

Breakfast Varied 0 Up to 6 hours
Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• Leftover waffles (without syrup!)
If your pup has a bit of a sore tooth, skip the drying. Grab a
frozen waffle and let him gnaw his aches away!
If you just had a big family breakfast complete with

waffles, your pup probably wanted to get in on some
of the action. If you didn’t let him, now’s your
You might want to leave out the syrup and butter for yours…
chance to atone!
Take any leftover dry waffles (the syrup can put him on a sugar high you’ll be sorry you induced) from the breakfast and
place them directly on the middle oven rack. A ventilated pan in the middle of the oven will also work. Set the oven
below 90ºC (200ºF) degrees and let ‘em bake. Check on the waffles every hour for consistency – you want them brown
and solid, not black and crispy. Once they seem to have reached the goal hardness, allow them to cool in a well-ventilated
area. The air flow helps dry them even further.
Your pooch will love the crunchy consistency, but he won’t even realize it’s cleaning his teeth!
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Natural Dog Food:
A Great Alternative to that Big Paper Bag
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Nummy Noodles

Natural Dog Food 10 cups 5 minutes 0
Ingredients
Caution:
• 450 g (1 pound) macaroni noodles, cooked
The acidity in tomatoes can upset some sensitive stomachs. Feed
• 190 g (6 oz) natural tomato sauce these noodles in small portions, and be sure to pay close
attention to any adverse effects it has on your pup.
• 120 g (4 oz) chickpeas
• 6 eggs
• 250 g (8 oz) carrots, sliced
• 250 g (8 oz) peas
• 250 g (8 oz) block cheddar cheese, cubed
Quick, easy, and delish!
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Divide into 470 ml (2-cup) portions and freeze in sealed bags. Each bag is
equivalent to one meal – thaw in microwave before serving.
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Down-Home Hound Hash

Natural Dog Food 5 servings 20 minutes 15 minutes
Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• 220 g (1/2 pound) ground chicken,
browned Potatoes make a fantastic long-lasting energy boost, perfect for a
long day of play in the park.
• 1 1/30 ml (2 T) sunflower oil
• 950 ml (4 cups) brown rice, steamed
• 250 ml (1 cup) sliced potato, cooked
• 250 ml (1 cup) cooked green beans,

diced
• 1 carrot, shredded
Saute the potato, veggies and oil. Remove from heat and mix with chicken and steamed rice in a large bowl. Serve in 470
ml (2-cup) portions when cool, freeze remaining in individual zipper bags.
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Beefy Borscht

Ingredients
Fun Fact:
Three carrots can give your dog enough energy to walk three
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) shredded carrots, steamed miles.
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) chopped broccoli, steamed
• 5 ml (1 tsp) sunflower oil
• 220 g (1/2 pound) ground beef
With this wonderful recipe your dog will think he is a king.
Heat oil in a medium pan. Add beef and heat until cooked through. Toss with veggies and rice in a large bowl and allow
to cool. Serve in 470 ml (2-cup) portions and freeze remaining in individual zipper bags.
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Nothin’ But Natural

Natural Dog Food 1 serving 10 minutes 30 minutes
Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• 80 g (2 1/2 oz) chicken
Help burn off your pup’s excess energy and get in shape at the
• 30 ml (1 oz) liver same time by taking up skijoring, a combination of dog sledding
and cross country skiing.
• 150 ml (5 oz) uncooked rice
• 15 ml (1/2 oz) bone meal
• 2 ml (1/2 tsp) sunflower oil
Simmer rice, bone meal, and oil in 360 ml (1 1/2 cups) water for 20 minutes. Add chicken and liver and simmer for 10
more minutes. Cool before serving.
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Steamed Veggies

Ingredients
Fun Fact:
• 250 ml (1 cup) broccoli, steamed
Some scientists believe that broccoli sprouts may aid in the
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) corn kernels, steamed prevention of cancer, but the sprouts are proven to be a highly-
concentrated way of getting vitamins.
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) broccoli sprouts
• 1 egg
Substitute a different veggie if you don’t have all of the ingredients

on hand.
After steaming the vegetables, heat oil in a large saucepan and sauté broccoli, kernels, sprouts, bone meal, and egg. While
sautéing, grind egg shell to a very fine powder and add to veggie mixture. Simmer for five minutes and cool until smooth.
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Bird Food

Natural Dog Food 5 servings 20 minutes Varied
Ingredients
Caution:
• 6 chicken bones
Chicken bones should never be fed whole. Their soft consistency
• 450 g (1 pound) shell pasta, cooked makes them very prone to causing choking or internal bleeding.
Be certain the bones have been blended to a very fine
• 250 ml (1 cup) veggies (any kind)
consistency when making this recipe.
Place chicken bones into two quarts of boiling water. Boil for 15 minutes and remove from burner. Drain half of water
from pot and place bones and other half of water in sealable container. Allow to soak overnight. Pour bones, water,
veggies, and dry milk into food processor and grind until smooth – breaking bones into smaller pieces prior to grinding
may help. When ground, toss with pasta. Divide into 5 zipper bags and serve cool.
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Just Chicken

Ingredients
Fun Fact:
• 2 chicken breasts, cooked
The boxer is named from his style of fighting. Instead of raising
• 250 ml (1 cup) rice, steamed his hair or bearing his teeth, the boxer holds his two front paws
up… just like a boxer.
• 250 ml (1 cup) shredded carrots
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) chicken broth
Shred chicken and sauté in large pan. Mix in cornmeal

and chicken broth until well combined, then add rice
and carrots. Simmer for 15 minutes. Cool before
serving, store leftover servings in zippered bags in
freezer or fridge.
If your buddy has dental or mouth problems, try pureeing

pre-packaged grilled chicken in a food processor, then
add the cooked ingredients. The result should be a
soupier version with all the nutrition of the original
recipe.
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Basically Beef

Ingredients
Healthy Hint:
• 450 g (1 pound) beef, cooked and drained
When possible, use fresh peas. They have nearly twice the
• 250 ml (1 cup) rice, steamed nutritional content as their canned and frozen counterparts.
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) Biscuit mix
• 250 ml (1 cup) peas
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) vegetable broth
Chop beef and sauté in large pan. Mix in bone meal, Biscuit mix and vegetable broth until well combined, then add rice
and peas. Simmer for 15 minutes. Cool before serving, store leftover servings in zippered bags in freezer or fridge.
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Oats and Asparagus

Ingredients
Healthy Hints:
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) instant oatmeal
Beyond its vitamin content, oatmeal is packed with fiber, aids in
• 250 ml (1 cup) vegetable broth digestion, and can help your older pup’s heart.
• 2 eggs
• 12 stalks asparagus
Mix oatmeal and broth in a small mixing bowl, cover, and allow to sit for 10 minutes. In the meantime, arrange asparagus
on a pie plate, cover with wet paper towel, and microwave for 7 minutes on high. Chop stalks into manageable pieces.
When oatmeal has set, mix in eggs. Place egg shells in microwave for 20 seconds on high, then grind to a fine powder in
food processor. Stir into oatmeal mixture.
Place all ingredients in medium saucepan on stove and simmer for 10 minutes. Separate into five portions, storing each in
zipper bags. Serve meal alone or mixed into dry food.
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Healing Foods:
Canine Cures Through Crunchy Goodness
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Herbal Helpers
Healing Foods N/A 5 minutes 0
For those who would rather help their puppies’ problems along through more natural methods, herbal remedies can
provide an additional option. While you can find many of the herbs listed below in pill or oil form, try to locate a natural
or organic foods store that sells them in their fresh state. You can then create an “infusion” or tea by pouring boiling water
over the leaves of the herb.
Caution: Always consult your veterinarian before giving herbal or alternative treatments. He can give you the proper
dosage and application for the cures.
Herb Treats
Echinacea Immune system
Comfrey Wounds, cuts, and scratches
Lavender Antiseptic
Marigold Skin inflammations
Goldenseal Infection
Chamomile Nervousness, stomach problems
Slippery Elm Sore throats, coughs
Dandelion Leaves Skin inflammations
Spearmint/Peppermint Indigestion
Gingerroot Motion sickness
Licorice Sore throats
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Bland Rice

Healing Foods 6 servings 5 minutes 20 minutes
Ingredients
• 950 ml (4 cups) rice, steamed When Should I Use It?
• 480 ml (2 cups) instant oatmeal This recipe is great for a pooch with an upset tummy or
diarrhoea. To enhance medicinal value, add a small amount of
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) low-sodium chicken broth one of the herbal infusions listed on page 43.
White rice makes a great base for any healthy recipe. Its blandness keeps
it from upsetting your pup’s tummy when she’s not feeling well.
Combine oatmeal and chicken broth in a large bowl. Allow to sit for 10 minutes, then microwave on high for 30 seconds.
Stir in rice. Store leftovers in fridge or freezer.
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Dry Chicken and Rice

Ingredients
When Should I Use It?
• 1420 ml (6 cups) rice, steamed
Try this recipe if your pup doesn’t seem to want to eat his
• 2 chicken breasts, cooked until dry normal chow. Add a teaspoon of one of the herbal infusions
designed to aid in digestion (page 43) if desired. If he decides
• 50 ml (1/4 cup) low-sodium chicken broth
he’d like to eat this instead of his own food, serve exclusively
for three days, then begin to combine with dry dog food in
lessening amounts.
Shred the chicken breasts and combine rice and broth. Allow all to cool. Serve one scoop rice followed by a small amount
of shredded chicken.
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Roast Beef and Taters

Healing Foods 6 servings 5 minutes 0
Ingredients
• 2 potatoes, baked
If your dog has shown signs of anemia or lack of energy, try this
• 18 slices roast beef carb and beef-heavy dish for a quick pick-me-up.
• 15 ml (1 T) bone meal
Mash potatoes in a large bowl. Chop or shred roast beef into fairly small pieces, then stir into potatoes and combine
thoroughly.
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Multivitamin Meal

Ingredients
You can use this meal once a week to give your pup a boost of
• 15 ml (1 T) bone meal many of the vitamins and minerals he needs. The vegetables,
meat, and rice combine to form a nutritional 1-2 punch that can
• 1 chicken breast, cooked and shredded
help improve many areas of your pup’s health.
• 2 carrots, shredded
• 250 ml (1 cup) red cabbage, chopped
• 250 ml (1 cup) broccoli, chopped
• 250 ml (1 cup) liver puree
Combine all ingredients in a large microwave-safe bowl, tossing to mix thoroughly. Cover bowl with a wet paper towel
and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir, re-cover, and microwave for an additional minute. Chill in refrigerator for 1
hour before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.
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Allergy Alleviator

Ingredients
If your pup seems to be showing signs of food allergies (red,
• 450 g (1 pound) lamb, browned itchy skin or small bumps on skin), this meal may help you
determine whether or not it really is an allergy. Most dogs are
not fed lamb and potato on a regular basis – if it was a food
allergy, a few days of this diet should clear it up. You should
then speak with your vet about what to feed your pup from that
point on. If the allergy doesn’t seem to clear up, see the vet for
other possible causes.
Chop lamb into small, manageable pieces and mash potatoes. Combine and cool before serving.
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International Foods:
Dogs Do Eat Sushi!
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Tamago Rolls

Japanese 6 pieces 30 minutes 5 minutes
Ingredients
• 1 sheet nori seaweed Quick Tips:
• 360 ml (1 1/2 cups) sushi rice Asian grocery stores carry both nori and sushi rice grains. You
can ask the clerks or check online for the best ways to cook the
• 2 eggs rice.
Beat the eggs and cook as you would an omelette, but use a smaller frying pan so the omelette is thicker.
Place the sheet of nori onto a bamboo sushi rolling mat. Roll a handful of sushi rice into a log shape and place in the
middle of the nori. Using your fingers, spread the rice evenly over the nori until within ½” of the edge. Place a strip of
omelette down the middle of the sushi rice. Lift the side of the mat closest to you and slowly roll away from your body.
Roll the mat over so that the top edge of the nori meets the rice on the bottom edge. Gently continue rolling and shaping
the sushi by applying even pressure.
Slice into manageable pieces using sharp knife.
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Cucumber Rolls

Japanese 6 pieces 30 minutes 0
Ingredients
Fun Fact:
• 1 cucumber, peeled and slivered
The cucumber actually comes straight from Asia, just like sushi!
• 1 sheet nori seaweed
• 360 ml (1 1/2 cups) sushi rice
They may not be able to use chopsticks, but your dog will love the bite-
sized pieces, sticky rice, and crunchy fillings in sushi. And maybe, if
you’re lucky, he’ll share with you!
middle of the nori. Using your fingers, spread the rice evenly over the nori until within ½” of the edge. Place several
slivers of cucumber down the middle of the sushi rice. Lift the side of the mat closest to you and slowly roll away from
your body. Roll the mat over so that the top edge of the nori meets the rice on the bottom edge. Gently continue rolling
and shaping the sushi by applying even pressure.
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Oshinko Rolls

Ingredients
Healthy Hint:
• 3 slices oshinko (Japanese pickled radish)
Oshinko is available in Asian food markets as well as online.
• 1 sheet nori seaweed While the concept of pickled radish may not sound that
appetizing, its taste is similar to a pickle with a much crunchier
texture. And since both radishes and vinegar are great
antioxidants, it’s the perfect combo for your dog.
slices of oshinko down the middle of the sushi rice. Lift the side of the mat closest to you and slowly roll away from your
body. Roll the mat over so that the top edge of the nori meets the rice on the bottom edge. Gently continue rolling and
shaping the sushi by applying even pressure.
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Carrot Roll

Ingredients
Fun Fact:
• 1 carrot, sliced
Additional carrots in the diet can help prevent dandruff and other
• 1 sheet nori seaweed skin conditions.
slices of carrot down the middle of the sushi rice. Lift the side of the mat closest to you and slowly roll away from your
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Veggie Roll

Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• 1 carrot, peeled and shredded
This variety of veggies is a powerful punch of vitamins and
• ½ avocado, sliced minerals wrapped in a convenient pouch and a puppy-pleasing
crunch.
• 1 stalk celery, sliced
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) sprouts
middle of the nori. Using your fingers, spread the rice evenly over the nori until within ½” of the edge. Arrange the carrot,
avocado, celery, and sprouts down the middle of the sushi rice. Lift the side of the mat closest to you and slowly roll away
from your body. Roll the mat over so that the top edge of the nori meets the rice on the bottom edge. Gently continue
rolling and shaping the sushi by applying even pressure.
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Inari

Ingredients
Healthy Hints:
• 6 fried bean curd pockets
While serving your pup too many bean-derived foods isn’t a
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) sushi rice good idea (it encourages gas – ew), these bean pockets help
make convenient snacks that can aid digestion if not served too
often.
Wet your fingers slightly and open the flap of one of the inari pockets. Add a small amount of rice, just enough to fill the
pocket, and sprinkle with 2 ml (1/2 tsp) bone meal. Close the flap and lay face-down on a plate until ready to serve to
your pampered pooch.
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Crunchy Inari

Ingredients
Quick Tips:
If you have any leftover carrots, mix the shreds into your dog’s
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) sushi rice dry food.
• 1 carrot, peeled and slivered
Wet your fingers slightly and open the flap of one of the inari pockets. Add a small amount of rice and carrots, just
enough to fill the pocket, and sprinkle with 2 ml (1/2 tsp) bone meal. Close the flap and lay face-down on a plate until
ready to serve to your pampered pooch.
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Beefy Inari

Ingredients
Healthy Hint:
Beef contains a great deal of vitamin B12, a preventer of anemia.
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) sushi rice
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) beef, cooked and shredded
Wet your fingers slightly and open the flap of one of the inari pockets. Add a small amount of rice and beef, just enough
to fill the pocket, and sprinkle with 2 ml (1/2 tsp) bone meal. Close the flap and lay face-down on a plate until ready to
serve to your pampered pooch.
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Chicken Inari

Ingredients
Variations:
For really meaty pockets, leave out the rice and stuff only with
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) sushi rice chicken!
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) chicken, cooked and
shredded
Wet your fingers slightly and open the flap of one of the inari pockets. Add a small amount of rice and chicken, just
enough to fill the pocket, and sprinkle with 2 ml (1/2 tsp) bone meal. Close the flap and lay face-down on a plate until
ready to serve to your pampered pooch.
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Tamago Inari

Ingredients
Fun Fact:
Sushi chefs have a special pan for preparing omelettes. Rather
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) sushi rice than a shallow round pan, it’s a much deeper square frying pan.
• 2 eggs
Beat and scramble eggs.
Wet your fingers slightly and open the flap of one of the inari pockets. Add a small amount of rice and egg, just enough to
fill the pocket, and sprinkle with 2 ml (1/2 tsp) bone meal. Close the flap and lay face-down on a plate until ready to serve
to your pampered pooch.
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Beefy Omelette Bags

Ingredients
Healthy Hint:
• 4 eggs
These are great treats to give your dog after a long, successful
• 360 ml (1 1/2 cups) sushi rice training session. The wide range of flavours will make him
realize all that work was worthwhile!
• 1 slice roast beef, chopped
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) sliced carrots
• 6 herb stems (coriander, cilantro, etc.)
Beat eggs and cook as you would an omelette, but use larger pan for a thinner, lighter consistency. When finished, slice
omelette into three separate pieces. Refrigerate for one hour.
Place herb stems on cutting board and run the back of a cutting knife down the stems to tenderize and flatten them. After
removing omelette from the refrigerator, place ball of sushi rice and 1/3 of beef and carrots in the centre of one omelette
piece. Draw sides up and around contents and gather, just as if wrapping a gift. Tie one of the tenderized herb stems
around the “neck” of the bag. Allow to chill for another hour before serving.
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Crunchy Omelette Bags

Ingredients
Substitutions:
• 4 eggs
Don’t feel like venturing out for sushi rice and oshinko? Try
• 360 ml (1 1/2 cups) sushi rice using 1 120 ml (1/2 cup)s white rice sprinkled with vinegar and
60 ml (1/4 cup) sliced dill pickles.
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) sliced oshinko (Japanese
picked radish)
removing omelette from the refrigerator, place ball of sushi rice and 1/3 of oshinko and carrots in the centre of one
omelette piece. Draw sides up and around contents and gather, just as if wrapping a gift. Tie one of the tenderized herb
stems around the “neck” of the bag. Allow to chill for another hour before serving.
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Fishy Omelette Bags

Ingredients
Substitutions:
• 4 eggs
No smoked salmon? Mix up a quick batch of tuna salad and use
• 360 ml (1 1/2 cups) sushi rice it instead.
• 1 can smoked salmon, sliced

Tuna isn’t just for kitties anymore – a small serving of it is a
Beat eggs and cook as you would an omelette, but nutritious, delicious treat for your pup and can be
substituted for many other meats.
use larger pan for a thinner, lighter consistency.
When finished, slice omelette into three separate
pieces. Refrigerate for one hour.
removing omelette from the refrigerator, place ball of sushi rice and 1/3 of salmon and carrots in the centre of one
omelette piece. Draw sides up and around contents and gather, just as if wrapping a gift. Tie one of the tenderized herb
stems around the “neck” of the bag. Allow to chill for another hour before serving.
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Cheesy Cuke Omelette Bags

Ingredients
Fun Fact:
• 4 eggs
Is your pup cool as a cucumber? If she lived in ancient England,
• 360 ml (1 1/2 cups) sushi rice this would have meant she was lying on a bed of cucumbers to
lower a high fever.
• 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
• 15 ml (1 T) cream cheese
removing omelette from the refrigerator, spread cream cheese on each piece and place ball of sushi rice and 1/3 of
cucumber in the centre of one omelette piece. Draw sides up and around contents and gather, just as if wrapping a gift.
Tie one of the tenderized herb stems around the “neck” of the bag. Allow to chill for another hour before serving.
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Chicky Omelette Bags

Ingredients
Fun Fact:
• 4 eggs
The chicken is the closest living relative of that infamous bully,
• 360 ml (1 1/2 cups) sushi rice the Tyrannosaurus Rex.
• 1 chicken breast, cooked and shredded; OR
• 2 pieces chicken lunchmeat, chopped
removing omelette from the refrigerator, place ball of sushi rice and 1/3 of chicken in the centre of one omelette piece.
Draw sides up and around contents and gather, just as if wrapping a gift. Tie one of the tenderized herb stems around the
“neck” of the bag. Allow to chill for another hour before serving.
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Fishy Roll

Ingredients
Variations:
• 2 cans smoked salmon
Nori is also used by the Welsh, who call it “laver.” Try making
• 30 ml (2 T) cream cheese the traditional Welsh dish laverbread by boiling it, mixing it with
oatmeal to form small balls, and lightly baking or frying.
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) sprouts
Cut the cream cheese into small rectangular pieces.
middle of the nori. Using your fingers, spread the rice evenly over the nori until within ½” of the edge. Arrange the
salmon, cream cheese, and sprouts down the middle of the sushi rice. Lift the side of the mat closest to you and slowly
roll away from your body. Roll the mat over so that the top edge of the nori meets the rice on the bottom edge. Gently
continue rolling and shaping the sushi by applying even pressure.
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Shroom Roll

Ingredients
Healthy Hints:
• 250 ml (1 cup) shiitake mushrooms,
steamed Shiitake mushrooms are legendary in Japan for their disease-
fighting capabilities. From sore throats to cancer tumors,
• 1 slice roast beef, chopped shiitakes can kick a dog’s immune system into overdrive to fight
any illnesses they encounter.
Place the sheet of nori onto a bamboo sushi rolling

mat. Roll a handful of sushi rice into a log shape
and place in the middle of the nori. Using your Mushrooms are natural disease fighters and dogs love their
pungent taste.
fingers, spread the rice evenly over the nori until
within ½” of the edge. Arrange the beef and mushrooms down the middle of the sushi rice. Lift the side of the mat closest
to you and slowly roll away from your body. Roll the mat over so that the top edge of the nori meets the rice on the
bottom edge. Gently continue rolling and shaping the sushi by applying even pressure.
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Beefy Roll

Ingredients
Healthy Hint:
• 4 slices roast beef, chopped
Have a pregnant pooch in the house? Avocados help support
• ½ avocado, sliced pregnancy as well as young puppies, so try mashing a bit of
avocado into her dry food.
middle of the nori. Using your fingers, spread the rice evenly over the nori until within ½” of the edge. Arrange the beef
and avocado down the middle of the sushi rice. Lift the side of the mat closest to you and slowly roll away from your
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Kitty Roll

Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• 1 can tuna fish
If you do have a kitty sibling in the house, encourage animal
• 15 ml (1 T) mayonnaise harmony and let them share the roll! You can even sprinkle a bit
of catnip into the feline portion.
Combine tuna and mayonnaise to form light tuna

If you have leftover tuna the next time you make Kitty Rolls,
salad. try mixing it with a fruit or veggie-based baby food. It may
look disgusting to people, but dogs love it!
Place the sheet of nori onto a bamboo sushi rolling
mat. Roll a handful of sushi rice into a log shape and place in the middle of the nori. Using your fingers, spread the rice
evenly over the nori until within ½” of the edge. Arrange the tuna down the middle of the sushi rice. Lift the side of the
mat closest to you and slowly roll away from your body. Roll the mat over so that the top edge of the nori meets the rice
on the bottom edge. Gently continue rolling and shaping the sushi by applying even pressure.
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Bony Sushi

Ingredients
Healthy Hint:
• 6 slices ham
Be certain ham is thoroughly cooked. Pork products can place
• 6 slices dairy-free cheese your pup at greater risk for trichinosis.
Layer ham and cheese slices on top of one another. Using a bone-shaped cookie cutter (or other doggie-themed cutter),
cut shapes from ham and cheese layers.
Place cookie cutters on a cutting board and moisten with water. Pack densely with sushi rice using the back of a spoon.
Hold spoon in place and slowly lift cutter free from rice. Place corresponding ham and cheese slices on top of rice and
chill for one hour before serving.
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Beefy Ravioli

Italian 6 20 minutes 5 minutes
Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• 36 won ton wrappers
Sure, it’s easy to just serve these cooked, but you can also place
• 3 potatoes, peeled and baked the finished ravioli back in the oven at a low heat (about 200
degrees) and dry them out further. Then take the ravioli to the
park, training… wherever!
• 40 ml (3 T) fresh basil, minced

Whether you use won ton wrappers or homemade
Mash fully baked potatoes in a large bowl. Stir in oil, basil, and dough, your pooch will love ravioli.
bone meal until thoroughly combined.
Arrange 18 won ton wrappers on cutting board. Spoon potato mixture into the centre of each, then cover with 18
remaining wrappers. Use a fork to press the edges of the wrappers into a tight seal. Allow ravioli to dry slightly (about 30
minutes) before boiling.
When ready, add ravioli to 6 quarts of boiling water and cook for 4 minutes. Drain, cool, and separate into 6 individual
servings to be stored in zipper bags.
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Bock Bock Bark Ravioli

Ingredients
Fun Fact:
Only one breed of dog, the Basenji, doesn’t bark.
• 450 g (1 pound) chicken, cooked
• 150 ml (1/2 cup) unsweetened apple puree
• 250 g (8 oz) peas, mashed
Shred or chop chicken and place in a large mixing bowl. Stir in oil, peas, and apple puree until thoroughly combined.
Arrange 18 won ton wrappers on cutting board. Spoon chicken mixture into the centre of each, then cover with 18
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Popeye Ravioli

Ingredients
Healthy Hints:
Know how to tell how healthy a veggie is? The darker the color,
• 900 g (2 pounds) fresh spinach, chopped the more nutritious – now guess how healthy that dark green
spinach can be!
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) plain yogurt
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) grated cheese
• 1 egg
Heat olive oil over medium-low heat for one minute. Add spinach, cover, and cook for 3 minutes or until spinach wilts.
Allow to cool for 15 minutes. Place in large boil and mix with cheeses and egg. Place eggshell in microwave for 20
seconds, then grind to a fine powder in food processor and add to spinach mixture.
Arrange 18 won ton wrappers on cutting board. Spoon spinach mixture into the centre of each, then cover with 18
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Kibble Ravioli

Ingredients
Quick Tips:
Won ton wrappers can usually be found in your produce section
• 250 ml (1 cup) dry food or with the refrigerated pasta. They may also be called “egg roll
wrappers.”
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) unsweetened fruit puree or

2 jars baby food fruit
Puree dry food, oil and fruit in food processor until smooth.
Arrange 18 won ton wrappers on cutting board. Spoon food mixture into the centre of each, then cover with 18 remaining
wrappers. Use a fork to press the edges of the wrappers into a tight seal. Allow ravioli to dry slightly (about 30 minutes)
before boiling.
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Chunky Ravioli

Ingredients
• 1 jar Vienna sausages, sliced
• 3 sprigs fresh basil
• 250 ml (1 cup) fresh carrot, shredded
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) carrot juice
Puree basil, carrot, and juice in food processor until smooth.
Arrange 18 won ton wrappers on cutting board. Spread carrot mixture into the centre of each and top with one or two
chunks of Vienna sausage, then cover with 18 remaining wrappers. Use a fork to press the edges of the wrappers into a
tight seal. Allow ravioli to dry slightly (about 30 minutes) before boiling.
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Beet Pasta

Italian 450 g (1 pound) 40 minutes 4 minutes
Ingredients
Healthy Hints:
• 400 ml (1 1/3 cups) semolina flour
If you’re making your own beet puree, be sure to add the greens
• 170 ml (2/3 cup) all-purpose flour to the mix. They’re the most nutritious part of the plant.
• 2 eggs
• 100 ml (1/3 cup) beet puree
Break eggs into a small bowl and place shells in the microwave for 30 seconds. Blend to a fine powder. Combine the
flours and egg shell powder in a large mixing bowl or on a work surface and form a mound. Pour eggs and beet puree into
the well and begin gradually mixing with a fork.
Place dough on a lightly floured surface and begin kneading until smooth. If the dough becomes too sticky, sprinkle with
flour. Cut into pieces and roll each to 1/32” thickness. Let pasta dry for 10 minutes on floured surface.
Cut noodles to an easily manageable length and width and boil for 4 minutes. Cool before serving to your pasta-loving
puppy.
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Popeye Pasta

Ingredients
Family Fun:
This pasta is great eating for the whole family, but you can also
• 170 ml (2/3 cup) all-purpose flour get your kids involved in the cooking by letting them squeeze
the juice from the thawed spinach. The squishy texture will keep
• 2 eggs
them squeezing until it’s completely dry!
• 250 ml (1 cup) frozen chopped spinach,
thawed and drained

This pasta may be made for pups, but we’re pretty sure
Break eggs into a small bowl and place shells in the you’ll like it, too. Make a few extra batches and freeze the
microwave for 30 seconds. Blend to a fine powder. dough for easy use later.
Combine the flours and egg shell powder in a large
mixing bowl or on a work surface and form a mound. Pour eggs and spinach into the well and begin gradually mixing
with a fork.
puppy.
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Meaty Pasta

Ingredients
Substitutions:
• 400 ml (1 1/3 cup) semolina flour
If your dog has a sweet tooth, you can substitute fruit puree or
• 170 ml (2/3 cup) all-purpose flour baby food fruit for the baby food meat.
• 2 eggs
• 250 g (8 oz) baby food meat puree
flours and egg shell powder in a large mixing bowl or on a work surface and form a mound. Pour eggs and baby food into
puppy.
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Punkin’ Pasta

Ingredients
Fun Fact:
The largest pumpkin ever weighed 1,06450 g (1 pound)s.
• 170 ml (2/3 cup) all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 can unsweetened pumpkin puree
flours and egg shell powder in a large mixing bowl or on a work surface and form a mound. Pour eggs and pumpkin into
puppy.
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Frootles

Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• 400 ml (1 1/3 cup) semolina flour
Top this pasta with the Green Gravy on page 106 for a great
• 170 ml (2/3 cup) all-purpose flour healthy treat!
• 2 eggs
• 250 g (8 oz) baby food fruit or unsweetened

applesauce
flours and egg shell powder in a large mixing bowl or on a work surface and form a mound. Pour eggs and fruit into the
well and begin gradually mixing with a fork.
Cut frootles to an easily manageable length and width and boil for 4 minutes. Cool before serving to your pasta-loving
puppy.
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Eggy Casserole

Mexican 450 g (1 pound) 20 minutes 35 minutes
Ingredients
Substitutions:
• 6 corn tortillas
If you can’t find corn tortillas, flour tortillas will also work but
• 12 eggs have a lower nutritional content.
• 480 ml (2 cups) cheese
• 300 ml (1 1/4 cups) sliced mushrooms
• 250 g (8 oz) corn
• 250 ml (1 cup) Beef Gravy (page 101)
Layer tortillas on the bottom of a greased casserole dish. Beat eggs, milk, and water in a large mixing bowl. Stir in cheese
and pour over tortillas. Bake at 180ºC (350ºF) for 35 minutes and cool in refrigerator. Heat oil over medium heat and
sauté mushrooms and corn. Stir in beef sauce.
When ready to serve, cut egg into 12 pieces and top with mushroom sauce.
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Fiesta Chicken Quesadillas

Mexican 6 pieces 10 minutes 10 minutes
Ingredients
Fun Fact:
• 480 ml (2 cups) non-dairy cheese shreds Alektorophobics have an overwhelming fear of chickens.
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme, minced
Shred chicken breasts and mix with cheese shreds and thyme. Spoon mixture onto half of each tortilla; fold top half of
tortilla over bottom half. Heat oil in a large skillet and place quesadillas in skillet. Cook for 3 minutes or until bottom is
brown, then flip and cook other side. Continue to alternate sides until cheese shreds have melted enough that two halves
are sealed together. Cut each quesadilla in half and cool thoroughly before serving.
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Fiesta Beef Quesadillas

Ingredients
Healthy Hint:
The sunflower oil in this and other recipes aids in digestion and
• 480 ml (2 cups) non-dairy cheese shreds also helps condition your buddy’s coat and skin.
Mix beef with cheese shreds and thyme. Spoon mixture onto half of each tortilla; fold top half of tortilla over bottom half.
Heat oil in a large skillet and place quesadillas in skillet. Cook for 3 minutes or until bottom is brown, then flip and cook
other side. Continue to alternate sides until cheese shreds have melted enough that two halves are sealed together. Cut
each quesadilla in half and cool thoroughly before serving.
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Fiesta Egg Quesadillas

Ingredients
Healthy Hint:
Eggs are extremely high in vitamin D, the vitamin necessary to
• 480 ml (2 cups) non-dairy cheese shreds aid calcium absorption into the bones. This is especially
important for older dogs whose bones and joints may not be in
• 4 eggs, scrambled
tip-top shape.
Mix eggs with cheese shreds and thyme. Spoon mixture onto half of each tortilla; fold top half of tortilla over bottom half.
Heat oil in a large skillet and place quesadillas in skillet. Cook for 3 minutes or until bottom is brown, then flip and cook
other side. Continue to alternate sides until cheese shreds have melted enough that two halves are sealed together. Cut
each quesadilla in half and cool thoroughly before serving.
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Green Fiesta Quesadillas

Ingredients
Variations:
While this recipe’s theme is green, red cabbage is actually more
• 480 ml (2 cups) non-dairy cheese shreds nutritionally potent than its green counterpart. Feel free to
substitute the same amount of red cabbage for the green.
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) green cabbage, shredded
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) peas, mashed
Mix peas, cheese shreds, cabbage, and thyme and spread mixture onto half of each tortilla. Sprinkle broccoli on top of
cabbage mixture. Fold top half of tortilla over bottom half. Heat oil in a large skillet and place quesadillas in skillet. Cook
for 3 minutes or until bottom is brown, then flip and cook other side. Continue to alternate sides until cheese shreds have
melted enough that two halves are sealed together. Cut each quesadilla in half and cool thoroughly before serving.
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Tail-Wagging Tostadas

Mexican 4 10 minutes 30 minutes
Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• 4 pita rounds
Pita rounds can usually be found in the bakery section of your
• 190 g (6 oz) cooked squash, pureed grocery store. If they carry a selection, choose whole wheat or
spinach pita over white.
• 190 g (6 oz) grilled chicken, sliced
• 250 ml (1 cup) non-dairy cheese shreds
• 700 ml (3 cups) red cabbage, shredded
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) cilantro leaves
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) basil leaves
Arrange pitas on a cookie sheet. Spread squash puree on each and top with chicken, cabbage, herbs and cheese shreds.
Bake at 148ºC (300ºF) for 30 minutes. Turn off heat and allow to cool in oven for 2 hours before serving.
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Growlin’ Guacamole Grits

Ingredients
Fun Fact:
• 250 ml (1 cup) grits
Grits are an old Tex-Mex favourite. They’re also popular
• 700 ml (3 cups) low-sodium chicken broth throughout the rest of the southern United States – a town in
North Carolina holds an annual Grits Festival.
• 15 ml (1 T) unsalted butter
• 1 avocado
• 1 lime
Bring chicken broth to a boil and whisk in grits. Boil for 1

minute, then simmer for 15 minutes. After removing from heat,
stir in butter and bone meal and refrigerate for 1 hour. Add a few baked tortilla chips to this recipe
for some canine-pleasing crunch!
Peel and quarter avocado. Cut each half into quarters and place in a bowl. Halve lime and squeeze juice from each side
over avocado. Using a fork, mash and whip avocado until consistency is smooth and fluffy.
When grits have chilled, mix into guacamole. Serve alone or mixed into dry food.
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Mexi-Meatloaf

Ingredients
Family Fun:
• 680 g (1 1/2 pounds) ground beef
This is a great recipe to get the kids involved and for the whole
• 2 eggs family to share. If you don’t like non-dairy cheese, use it on only
¼ of the loaf and use plain cheese on the “people” side.
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) cilantro leaves
• 1 lime
• 1 corn tortilla
• 4 non-dairy cheese slices
Who doesn’t love meatloaf? Well, maybe vegetarians…
Halve lime and squeeze juice into food processor; add remaining ingredients except cheese in food processor and place in
loaf pan. Top with cheese slices.
Cook at 135ºC (275ºF) for 90 minutes. Turn off oven and allow to cool for two hours. Slice loaf into four pieces and
freeze or refrigerate leftovers in zipper bags.
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Texan Taters

Ingredients
Substitutions:
If you don’t have any roast beef in the house, try substituting
• 15 ml (1 T) sunflower oil cooked ground beef.
• 1 sweet bell pepper, chopped
• 15 ml (1 T) Worcestershire sauce
• 250 ml (1 cup) non-dairy cheese shreds
Skin potatoes and blend in food processor until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and puree. Spread into casserole dish
and bake at 180ºC (350ºF) for 20 minutes, then turn off heat and allow to cool in oven for 2 hours. Separate into 6
zippered bags and refrigerate or freeze leftovers.
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Mexican Ice Pups

Mexican 2 dozen 15 minutes 0
Ingredients
• 1 avocado Healthy Hints:
• 1 lime If you have an older pup whose joints can use the calcium boost
from this recipe, keep up the healthy bone and joint care by
taking your pooch swimming at least once a week. It’s a low-
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) carob chips, melted impact activity that can help strengthen joint tissue and alleviate
pain.
Peel and quarter avocado. Cut each half into quarters and place in a medium-sized bowl. Halve lime and squeeze juice
from each side over avocado and add bone meal. Using a fork, mash and whip avocado until consistency is smooth and
fluffy.
Stir in melted carob chips, dry milk, and water and combine thoroughly. Pour or scoop into ice cube trays and freeze
overnight.
Caution: Thaw slightly before serving in the dog days of summer!
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Barkin’ Buffalo Wings

American 18 10 minutes 0
Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• 18 boneless chicken wings
Check the sauce section on page 100 and add one for a Chicago-
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) honey style poochy party!
• 30 ml (2 T) lime juice
Your dog would just love to get his chompers around

these chicken wings.
Mix honey and lime juice in a large bowl and place whole wheat flour in a zippered bag. Add chicken wings to bag two at
a time and shake until coated with flour. Arrange on a greased baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes at 148ºC (300ºF),
then use pastry brush to coat wings with honey mixture. Cook an additional 15 minutes or until done.
Cool thoroughly before serving.
Caution: Never feed your dog traditional buffalo wings. Chicken bones can cause choking, dental problems, and internal
bleeding.
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Coyote Crust

American 2 dozen 15 minutes 0
Ingredients
Fun Fact:
• 950 ml (4 cups) whole wheat flour
This tough bread is a Native American dish originating with the
• 15 ml (1 T) baking powder Ojibwa tribe.
• 30 ml (2 T) unsalted butter
• 180 ml (3/4 cups) dry milk
• 360 ml (1 1/2 cups) water
Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl, then cut in butter. Stir in water and mix just until dough clings together.
Work dough into a round and place on greased cookie sheet. Bake for 30 minutes at 200ºC (400ºF). Allow to cool
overnight.
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Pot Paws

Ingredients
Variations:
• 2 pie crusts
Does your pup have favourite veggies? You know, the ones he
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) carrots, sliced always steals from your salad bowl while you’re not looking?
Feel free to substitute them for any of the veggies in this recipe.
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) peas
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) potatoes, diced
• 2 chicken breasts, diced and cooked
You’ll be begging your dog for a taste of his delicious

pot-pie style dinner!
Place one pie crust in greased pie tin. Combine veggies, chicken, milk, and water in a bowl and pour into pie crust. Place
other crust on top of filling and seal to bottom crust.
Bake for 30 minutes at 180°C (350 F) degrees. Cool for two hours before serving.
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Puppy Picnic Potatoes

Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• 5 potatoes, boiled
This low-dairy variation on people potato salad will have your
• 3 hard-boiled eggs whole family salivating… while your pup is the only one
enjoying the prize!
• 250 ml (1 cup) celery, chopped
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) cucumber, chopped
• 15 ml (1 T) mustard
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) Mayonnaise
Chop potatoes and eggs and combine with remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Refrigerate overnight and separate into
10 portions. Refrigerate or freeze in zipper bags.
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Mac and Cheeze

American 10 15 minutes 10 minutes
Ingredients
Variations:
• 1 package macaroni, cooked
This classic has as many variations as there are stars in the sky.
• 250 ml (1 cup) non-dairy cheddar cheese Feel free to try yours, but remember that your pup shouldn’t
shreds have too much dairy, excessive amounts of fat, or pork. If you’re
worried about an ingredient, do some research online or try to
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) rice milk come up with a more feasible substitution.
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) peas
Heat cheese shreds and rice milk in a

saucepan over medium heat until it melts.
Stir often. When melted, pour over drained
pasta and mix in peas. Allow to cool for 30
minutes prior to serving. Refrigerate or This cheesy treat doesn’t need to upset your pup’s tummy with dairy
problems. By using lactose-intolerant or vegan cheese shreds, you
freeze leftovers in zipper bags.
get all the flavour without the lactose. If the consistency is a little too
sticky, try adding a bit of rice milk.
Stir in melted carob chips, dry milk, and water and combine thoroughly. Pour or scoop into ice cube trays and freeze
overnight.
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Dog Wok

Chinese 4 15 minutes 10 minutes
Ingredients
Variations:
Try this stir fry with any number of ingredients, from egg to
• 2 chicken breasts, sliced bamboo shoots and anything in between. Try to steer clear of
beans, but beyond that let your dog’s tongue be your guide!
• 250 ml (1 cup) carrots, sliced
• 250 ml (1 cup) mushrooms, sliced
• 1 zucchini, peeled and sliced into rounds
• 2 yellow squash, peeled and sliced into

rounds
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) almonds, chopped
Spread oil on bottom of nonstick skillet. Brown chicken strips in skillet over medium heat, then add carrots and cook for
3 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, zucchini, and squash, adding almonds when squash begins to soften. Toss ingredients for
two minutes over heat.
Allow to cool for one hour, then mix with rice and separate into four portions. Freeze or refrigerate leftovers in zipper
bags.
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Green Dog Wok

Chinese 4 15 minutes 10 minutes
Ingredients
Healthy Hint:
• 74 ml (5 T) olive oil
Green bell peppers have more vitamin C by weight than any
• 1 cucumber, sliced citrus fruit.
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 170 ml (2/3 cup) green cabbage, chopped
• 400 ml (1 1/3 cups) broccoli or alfalfa

sprouts
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) low-sodium vegetable broth
Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium heat. Saute cucumber, broccoli, pepper, and zucchini for 5 minutes, then stir in
cabbage and sprouts. Add chicken broth and bone meal and stir over heat for 5 minutes.
Allow to cool for one hour, then mix with rice and separate into four portions. Freeze or refrigerate leftovers in zipper
bags.
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Yummy Gyros

Mediterranean 4 15 minutes 5 minutes
Ingredients
Helpful Hint:
• 4 rounds whole wheat pita bread
You might hear 20 different pronunciations of the word “gyro”
• 8 slices roast beef, chopped on any given day. Which is correct? YEE-row.
• 250 ml (1 cup) yogurt
• 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 4 leaves cabbage
Slice top layer of pita bread to form a pocket and arrange one leaf of cabbage inside each pita pocket. Combine roast beef,
yogurt, and cucumber in a mixing bowl and stir thoroughly. Spoon beef mixture into pita pocket and place pockets on
cutting board. Using two knives, cut pockets into manageable pieces and place in food bowl.
Leftover pockets can be stored whole or chopped in refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Snuff-a-licious Bell Peppers

Mediterranean 4 15 minutes 30 minutes
Ingredients
Variations:
• 2 bell peppers, halved and seeded
The almond in this recipe is a way of getting extra crunch and
• ¾ pound ground beef, browned teeth-cleaning power into a tasty treat. Feel free to substitute
nearly any other nut you may have on hand, but avoid
macadamias as the fat content is fairly high.
• 100 ml (1/3 cup) brown rice
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 30 ml (2 T) almonds, chopped
Boil peppers for three minutes; drain and cool.

Combine beef, water, rice, Worcestershire sauce, and
basil in a large saucepan or skillet. Bring to a boil,
then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
When it comes to peppers (and other veggies), the darker
the better. Try to find a pepper whose skin is slightly
Spoon meat mixture into pepper halves and place in wrinkled but doesn’t feel mushy. Your dog needs that nice
greased baking dish. Sprinkle with almonds and bake crunch!
for 15 minutes at 190ºC (375ºF).
Allow to cool for one hour before serving. Refrigerate leftovers in sealable container.
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Two Tater Salad

Caribbean 7 15 minutes 30 minutes
Ingredients
Healthy Hint:
• 1 potato, peeled
The potato contains some amount of nearly every vitamin and
• 1 sweet potato, peeled mineral required by the canine body. And guess what – the ones
it doesn’t include are covered by the other ingredients in this
• 250 ml (1 cup) corn
recipe!
• 30 ml (2 T) lime juice
• 40 ml (3 T) fresh basil, chopped
• 1 cucumber, chopped
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) almonds, chopped
Quarter both potatoes. Place plain potato in a large saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and
simmer for 10 minutes. Add sweet potato and cook 15 minutes more. Add corn kernels and cook for 30 seconds. Drain.
Run veggies under cold water.
In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, herbs, and oil. Stir in cucumber.
Cube potatoes and stir into dressing. Chill for 1 hour and stir in almonds. Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight
container.
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Sauces and Toppings
Dogs Need Condiments, Too
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Beef Gravy

Sauces and Toppings 6 servings 10 minutes 10 minutes
Ingredients
Fun Fact:
• 450 g (1 pound) ground beef, browned and
drained Peas were so adored in 17th century France that many men and
women ate them as snacks even after having large meals.
• 950 ml (4 cups) water
• 250 ml (1 cup) dry milk
• 1 15-oz can peas, drained
Melt butter in microwave using large bowl or measuring cup. Stir in cornmeal until well combined. Add water and milk
and microwave at 50% power for 10 minutes, stirring twice. Place all ingredients in food processor and blend until
smooth.
Serve cool; store leftovers in fridge or freezer.
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Chicken Gravy

Ingredients
Fun Fact:
• 2 chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
Some people have been known to use roast carrots to replace
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) unsalted butter their morning coffee beans!
Chicken and veggies are a canine favourite, but be certain

Preparation & Cooking that pureed foods are balanced with crunchy options to
clean their teeth.
Melt butter in microwave using large bowl or
measuring cup. Stir in whole wheat flour until well combined. Add water and milk and microwave at 50% power for 10
minutes, stirring twice. Place all ingredients in food processor and blend until smooth.
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Liver Gravy

Ingredients
Healthy Hint:
• 450 g (1 pound) liver, cooked
Using unsalted butter reduces the richness of this recipe and
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) unsalted butter reduces the risk of tummy trouble.
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) buckwheat flour
• 250 ml (1 cup) beets, steamed and drained
Melt butter in microwave using large bowl or measuring cup. Stir in flour until well combined. Add water and milk and
microwave at 50% power for 10 minutes, stirring twice. Place all ingredients in food processor and blend until smooth.
102
Organ Meat Sauce

Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• 450 g (1 pound) organ meats
Check with your butcher for organ meats – the best options for
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) unsalted butter your dog are the heart and kidneys.
• 250 ml (1 cup) cauliflower, steamed
Melt butter in microwave using large bowl or measuring cup. Stir in flour until well combined. Add water and milk and
microwave at 50% power for 10 minutes, stirring twice. Place all ingredients in food processor and blend until smooth.
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Turkey Giblet Gravy

Quick Tips:
Ingredients
Let your buddy join in the holiday festivities with this great
• Giblets from 1 turkey gravy – just pour it over his dry dog food and he’ll gobble it up
in no time.
• 1 chicken bouillon cube
• 1 stalk celery
• 1 L (1 quart) water
• 2 cans low-sodium chicken broth
• 4 hard-boiled eggs
• 30 ml (2 T) whole wheat flour
Preparation & Cooking Try to use low-sodium or vegetable-based chicken broth.

These two options are healthier for your pup.
Simmer giblets, bouillon, and celery in 1 quart
water for 45 minutes. Add chicken broth and eggs. Mix flour and milk in separate bowl and add to broth. Stir until
slightly thickened, then allow to cool. Puree in food processor.
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Green Gravy

Ingredients
• 250 ml (1 cup) Brussels sprouts Healthy Hints:
• 250 ml (1 cup) broccoli, chopped Brussels sprouts are high in vitamin C and are thought to be
great for respiratory problems and sore throats.
• 250 ml (1 cup) zucchini, shredded
Cooking for your pup doesn’t have to be an all-day affair

– this simple recipe takes virtually no time at all and can
be stirred into regular dry dog food for extra nutrition.
Steam all vegetables. Place in food processor with water and bone meal and puree until smooth.
105
Rabbit Gravy

Ingredients
Variations:
• 250 ml (1 cup) carrots
Instead of bone meal, try using a chopped hard-boiled egg.
• 250 ml (1 cup) red cabbage, shredded Microwave the shell for 30 seconds on high, grind to a very fine
powder, and mix into the gravy for a punch of calcium.
• 250 ml (1 cup) turnips
• 250 ml (1 cup) green cabbage, shredded
Steam all vegetables. Place in food processor with water and bone meal and puree until smooth.
106
Spicy Pumpkin Gravy

Ingredients
Fun Fact:
• 480 ml (2 cups) unsweetened pumpkin
puree Did you know that some people have a phobia of getting peanut
butter stuck to the roofs of their mouths? If your dog seems to
• 250 ml (1 cup) peanut butter panic when you get too close with a peanut butter knife, she may
have arachibutyrophobia.
Heat pumpkin puree over medium heat for ten minutes, then stir in peanut butter, bone meal, and water. Continue to
simmer for 15 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.
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Fruit Salad Sauce

Ingredients
Substitutions:
• 480 ml (2 cups) unsweetened apple puree or
applesauce If you can’t find spaghetti squash, you can substitute any other
form of squash. Keep in mind that the deeper the colour, the
• 250 ml (1 cup) carrots, shredded richer the vitamin content.
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) rice, steamed
• 250 ml (1 cup) spaghetti squash, cooked
• 250 ml (1 cup) fruit juice, any flavour
Combine all ingredients thoroughly in food

As long as it’s 100% fruit, feel free to substitute the many
processor and blend until smooth. Store leftovers different flavours of applesauce now available.
in zipper bags in fridge or freezer.
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Hound Fudge

Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• 250 ml (1 cup) carob chips
This hot fudge sauce goes perfectly with all of the frozen
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) rice milk goodies you’ll find scattered throughout the book. Also try
topping some of the breakfast foods with it to give your dog a
sweet, creamy treat!
Set up a double boiler over medium-high heat and place carob chips in pan. Slowly begin to melt, stirring constantly to
avoid scorching. Use rice milk when necessary to make mixture more liquid. Chill before serving.
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Strawberry Banana Bliss

Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• 450 g (1 pound) strawberries
You can serve this sauce mixed into dry or wet food, but its
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed sweet taste and tang will make your dog happy to drink it on its
own!
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) unsweetened apple juice
Combine all ingredients thoroughly in food processor

and blend until smooth. Store leftovers in zipper bags in
fridge or freezer.
A big frosty bowl of this fruity treat is great after a long

training session or just on a hot summer day. And even
better – it’s full of vitamins!
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Mutt Mints
Remedies for Raunchy Breath
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Cheesy Mints

Mutt Mints 24 15 minutes 0
Ingredients
Caution:
• 900 g (2 pounds) powdered sugar
The cream cheese in this recipe poses the double possible
• 250 g (8 oz) cream cheese hazards of dairy and fat. Never feed your dog more than two of
these mints each day.
• 30 ml (6 tsp) peppermint extract
Combine cream cheese, sugar, and peppermint in a medium bowl until well mixed. Roll out onto flat surface to ¾” thick
and cut into small rectangles using a pizza cutter. Allow mints to air dry for 3-4 hours, then freeze overnight before
serving. Store in airtight container in freezer.
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Crunchy Carrot Breath Kicker

Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• 480 ml (2 cups) carrots, shredded
This breath freshening “salad” can be served alone or mixed into
• 1 lime dry food.
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) fresh mint, chopped
Halve lime and squeeze juice over shredded carrot. Add mint and toss. Chill for 1 hour before serving and store in airtight
container in refrigerator.
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Lemon Lickers

Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• 124 g (4 oz) sweetened condensed milk
No lemon extract on hand? 5 ml (1 tsp) of vanilla and 1 of
• 900 g (2 pounds) powdered sugar peppermint extract make a great variation for this recipe.
• 10 ml (2 tsp) lemon extract
Mix sweetened condensed milk and extract. Gradually add powdered sugar and continue to beat until stiff.
Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Place in unheated oven and allow to air dry for eight hours. Store leftover mints in
airtight container in freezer.
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Basil Bites

Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• 250 ml (1 cup) basil leaves, chopped
These make a great reward treat on hot summer training days –
• 480 ml (2 cups) water just store in a cooler!
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) honey
Combine basil leaves, water, and honey in food processor until smooth. Pour or spoon into ice cube trays and freeze
overnight before serving.
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Chilly Chocolate Chews

Mutt Mints 24 15 minutes 30 minutes
Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• 710 ml (3 cups) carob chips
Hey! Keep your paws off these delicious goodies… they’re for
• 15 ml (1 T) unsalted butter the dog!
• 124 g (4 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 5 ml (1 tsp) peppermint extract
• 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract
Heat carob chips and butter over low heat until completely melted and very smooth, stirring often to avoid scorching.
Remove from heat and add sweetened condensed milk and extracts. Mix with hand mixer or blender at low speed for 1
minute, then high speed for 1 minute. Allow to cool for 15 minutes, beating at low speed every five minutes. When cool,
beat for 1 minute on low and 1 minute on high again.
Pour into greased 8X8” pan and chill until firm. Cut into small squares, then freeze overnight before serving.
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Meaty Treats
Snacks, Rewards, Whatever
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Sizzlin’ Snacks

Meaty Treats 2 dozen 5 minutes 55 minutes
Ingredients
Quick Tips:
Add thyme, basil, or mint for a more breath-freshening treat.
• 3 slices bacon, crumbled
Combine all ingredients and roll out on a floured surface to ½” thickness. Use doggie-themed cookie cutters for fun
shapes and arrange on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 55 minutes at 148ºC (300ºF).
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Beefy Biscuits

Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• 1.5 L (6 1/2 cups) buckwheat flour
Use these cookies as rewards during training sessions and watch
• 360 ml (1 1/2 cups) water your dog’s progress vault ahead.
• 50 ml (4 T) basil
• 480 ml (2 cups) low sodium beef broth
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processors. Add flour/water to compensate for liquidity/thickness. Once
dough can form a ball, roll into a 1” thick log and ½” thick cookies from end. Arrange on a cookie sheet and bake at
160ºC (325ºF) for 35 minutes. Turn off heat and allow to cool in oven overnight.
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Steak Snaps

Ingredients
Healthy Hint:
• 3 eggs
Using dry milk powder rather than liquid milk eliminates some
• 710 ml and 44 ml (3 T) whole wheat flour of the digestion problems associated with dairy products.
• 44 ml (3 T) wheat germ
• 44 ml (3 T) nonfat dry milk powder
• 3 beef bouillon cubes
Preparation & Cooking Whether bones or kitty shapes, these treats are fun for both
baker and eater!
Beat eggs in a large mixing bowl while dissolving
bouillon cubes in 90 ml (6 T) hot water. Add flour, wheat germ, dry milk, bouillon and Worcestershire to eggs and mix
until a stiff dough forms. Roll out dough to ½” thickness on lightly floured surface and use cookie cutters or knife to
make doggie-themed shapes. Arrange on a cookie sheet and bake at 180ºC (350ºF) for 25 minutes, then turn over and
bake an additional 25 minutes.
Allow to cool overnight.
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Baby Biscuits

Ingredients
Variations:
• 150 ml (1/2 cup) dry milk powder
Because these biscuits have both sweet and savoury flavours,
• 1 egg you can vary the baby food flavour to your pup’s liking.
• 30 ml (2 T) molasses
• 90 ml (6 T) beef broth
• 1 jar baby food meat puree
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and roll out to ¼” thickness on a lightly floured surface. Use a pizza cutter to cut
small rectangles from dough and arrange on a cookie sheet. Bake for 30 minutes at 180ºC (350ºF) and allow to cool
overnight.
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Mega Meaties

Meaty Treats 30 treats 10 minutes 45 minutes
Ingredients
Healthy Hint:
• 1.3 L (5 1/2 cups) whole wheat flour
If your pup is watching the poundage, use chicken and beef
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) buckwheat flour broth instead of the stock. Try to find low-sodium or light
recipes as they contain fewer calories but keep all the flavour.
• 360 ml (1 1/2 cups) cornmeal
• 480 ml (2 cups) wheat germ
• 1 package yeast, dissolved
• 250 ml (1 cup) chicken stock or broth
• 250 ml (1 cup) beef stock or broth
• 1 egg
You’ll want to lock these snacks up tight – they’ll go fast!
Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix in yeast and broths. Knead until a stiff dough forms. Roll out into ¼”
thickness and cut with doggie-themed cookie cutters. Bake for 45 minutes at 148ºC (300ºF). Turn off heat and allow to
cool overnight in oven.
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Greenie Goodies

Ingredients
Healthy Hints:
For a lower fat option, try using bouillon powder instead of
• 150 ml (1/2 cup) powdered milk bacon drippings. For a completely veggie option, use 44 (3 T) of
dried thyme.
• 90 ml (6 T) bacon drippings
• 1 egg
• 40 ml (3 T) dried vegetable soup
Preparation & Cooking Soup mix can add a lot of flavour and real veggies with
just a small amount.
Combine flour, milk, and soup mix. Cut in drippings
and egg. Add water until the mixture forms a ball. Roll out on lightly floured surface and use pizza cutter to slice small
rectangles from dough. Bake for 50 minutes at 160ºC (325ºF) and allow to cool overnight.
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Very Veggie Cookies

Ingredients
Quick Tips:
Avoid using beans in your vegetable puree. It can cause excess
• 150 ml (1/2 cup) powdered milk gas which, in addition to stinking up your house, can cause fatal
conditions like stomach bloat.
• 1 egg
• 250 ml (1 cup) cooked vegetables, pureed
Combine flour, milk, and veggies. Cut in drippings and egg. Add water until the mixture forms a ball. Roll out on lightly
floured surface and use pizza cutter to slice small rectangles from dough. Bake for 50 minutes at 160ºC (325ºF) and allow
to cool overnight.
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Lip Smackin’ Livers

Ingredients
Quick Tips:
If you can’t find liver powder, use liver puree or liver-flavoured
• 150 ml (1/2 cup) powdered milk baby food.
• 1 egg
• 50 ml (4 T) liver powder
Combine flour, milk, and liver powder. Cut in drippings and egg. Add water until the mixture forms a ball. Roll out on
lightly floured surface and use pizza cutter to slice small rectangles from dough. Bake for 50 minutes at 160ºC (325ºF)
and allow to cool overnight.
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Best Bones

Ingredients
Caution:
Easy on the onions! First of all, why do you want to give your
• 5 ml (1 tsp) bone meal stinky-breathed dog more ways of smelling? Second, too many
onions can cause anemia.
• 150 ml (1/2 cup) sunflower seeds
• 5 ml (1 tsp) minced onion
• 1 egg
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) milk
Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl and add oil, and molasses. Combine egg and milk and add all but 15 ml (1 T) to
molasses mixture. Knead until dough forms a ball and let rest for 30 minutes. Roll out to ½” thickness on lightly floured
surface. Brush top of dough with remaining egg mixture and cut out with bone-shaped cookie cutter. Arrange on cookie
sheet and bake at 180ºC (350ºF) for 30 minutes. Turn off heat and allow to cool in oven overnight.
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Oat Delights

Ingredients
Variations:
Instead of beef, try substituting chicken or liver.
• 830 ml (3 1/2 cups) instant oatmeal
• 220 g (1/2 pound) ground beef, cooked,

drained, and crumbled
• 250 ml (1 cup) carrot puree
• 30 ml (2 T) cod liver oil
• 355 ml (12 oz) low sodium beef broth
Combine all ingredients and knead until dough forms a ball. Roll into 1” log and slice cookies to ½” thickness from end.
Arrange on cookie sheet and bake at 148ºC (300ºF) for 90 minutes. Chill overnight in refrigerator.
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Simple Snacks

Ingredients
Variations:
As if these weren’t easy enough, check the meat section of your
• 250 ml (1 cup) whole wheat flour grocery store for a variety of meaty purees.
• 2 eggs
• 220 g (1/2 pound) liver puree
Mix all ingredients in food processor until smooth. Pour and spread into small, greased baking dish and bake for 50
minutes at 148ºC (300ºF). Turn off heat and allow to cool overnight in oven. Cut and serve.
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Liver n’ Oat Cookies

Meaty Treats 12 treats 10 minutes 3 hours
Ingredients
Quick Tips:
If you can’t find chicken livers in your grocery store, check the
• 710 ml (3 cups) instant oatmeal butcher counter or your local butcher shop. He should be able to
give you plenty!
• 450 g (1 pound) chicken livers
• 6 eggs
Puree chicken livers. Mix flour, oatmeal, and oil until well combined, then add livers, molasses, and eggs. Pour into
greased cake pan and bake for 30 minutes at 135ºC (275ºF). Remove pan from oven and slice into small rectangles.
Reduce temperature to 200 degrees and bake for 2 ½ additional hours. Turn off oven and allow to cool overnight, then
chill in refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.
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Nuke Biscuits

Ingredients
Variations:
• 250 ml (1 cup) whole wheat flour
Use Biscuit mix if you don’t have cornmeal handy.
• 100 ml (1/3 cup) bacon drippings
• 1 beef bouillon cube, smashed
• 1 egg
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) hot water
Try experimenting with different cutout shapes and

thicknesses, just be certain to keep a close eye on them
Preparation & Cooking while baking.
Combine flour, cornmeal, milk, and oats in a large bowl. Cut in bacon drippings and mix in egg, bouillon, and hot water.
Knead until a ball forms. Roll to ½” thickness on a lightly floured surface and cut into doggie-themed shapes. Microwave
at half power for 10 minutes and allow to cool overnight.
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Not-So Matzo

Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• 250 ml (1 cup) dry dog food
While this may not meet all of the standards of Jewish matzo,
• 2 eggs it’s a great substitute for your pooch. Now take off that yarmulke
– he looks stupid.
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) cold water
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
Blend all ingredients but bouillon until smooth in a food processor. Form 1 ½” balls. Boil 2 quarts water and dissolve
bouillon cubes. Drop balls into boiling water, boil 3 minutes, and cool overnight in refrigerator.
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Italian Biscuits

Ingredients
Fun Fact:
• 250 ml (1 cup) fresh parsley
Ever wonder why royalty of the past bred so many smaller dogs?
• 250 ml (1 cup) fresh basil When going to bed, they liked to put the dogs under the covers
so the bedbugs would bite their canine companions instead of
• 45 (3 T) dried oregano
them!
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) mozzarella cheese
• 30 ml (2 T) bran
Mince fresh herbs and combine with carrots, cheese, and oil. Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Add wet mixture and
combine thoroughly. Gradually add water and mix until a soft ball forms. Knead for 1 minute and roll the dough into 1”
log. Slice ½” thick pieces from the end of the dough and arrange on baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes at 180ºC (350ºF)
and cool overnight.
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Deluxe Doggie Delights

Ingredients
Healthy Hint:
• 480 ml (2 cups) instant oatmeal
Dry milk is suggested to prevent possible tummy upsets. If you
• 150 ml (1/2 cup) butter don’t want to buy a big container of dry milk for such a small
recipe, try 1 100 ml (1/3 cups) rice milk instead.
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 480 ml (2 cups) boiling water
• 360 ml (1 1/2 cups) cornmeal
• 2 eggs
• 480 ml (2 cups) mozzarella cheese
Place oatmeal, butter, and bouillon in a large bowl. Pour boiling water over top and let sit for 10 minutes. In the
meantime, mix flour, cornmeal, milk, water, eggs, and cheese. Once oatmeal mixture has set, stir and add flour mixture.
Knead dough and roll out to ¼” thickness. Using a glass or cookie cutters, cut dough and arrange on greased cookie
sheets. Bake at 180ºC (350ºF) for 15 minutes. Turn off heat and allow to cool in oven overnight.
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Chilly Treats

Meaty Treats 12 treats 5 minutes 0
Ingredients
Substitutions:
• 450 g (1 pound) ground beef, cooked,
drained, and crumbled If you can’t locate wheat germ oil, use extra virgin olive oil.
• 480 ml (2 cups) dry food
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) wheat germ oil
Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Form into small balls and freeze overnight.
134
Cookies
You’ll Love ‘Em Too
135
PB Crunchies

Cookies 450 g (1 pound) 10 minutes 38 minutes
Ingredients
Variation:
Use a pizza cutter to slice small rectangular PB Snaps and follow
• 250 ml (1 cup) smooth peanut butter the baking instructions below. They’re great for training!
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla
Whisk together water, peanut butter, egg, and vanilla in a large bowl and stir in flour and cornmeal. Knead the dough until
it begins to form a ball.
Roll the dough to ¼” thickness on a lightly floured surface and cut out using doggie-themed cookie cutters. Use a fork to
poke holes throughout the surface of the cookies.
Bake at 180ºC (350ºF) for 18 minutes and allow to cool. For extra crunchy cookies, bake at 148ºC (300ºF) for an
additional 20 minutes. Allow to cool completely before serving or storing.
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Cheese-a-licious Cookies

Cookies 18 treats 10 minutes 15 minutes
Ingredients
Double the cheese means double the fun, but also double the
• 150 ml (1/2 cup) low-fat Cheddar cheese, chance to upset your buddy’s tummy. If he has a history of upset
shredded stomachs, you may want to choose a different treat recipe.
• 150 ml (1/2 cup) low-fat cottage cheese
• 175 ml (3/4 cups) almonds, chopped
Mix cheeses, flour, oil, and almonds thoroughly, then add water and stir until dough forms a ball. Divide dough into 18
pieces, rolling each into a ball and placing on greased cookie sheet. Using a fork, press down on each ball. Bake at 190ºC
(375ºF) for 40 minutes and chill overnight in refrigerator before serving.
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Nanner Crunchies

Cookies 450 g (1 pound) 10 minutes 38 minutes
Ingredients
Family Fun:
This is a great recipe for almost anyone in the family. The
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) buckwheat flour cookies are sweet and have great nutritional value, so before you
pop them back in for the second round, steal some for yourself!
• 250 ml (1 cup) mashed banana
• 10 ml (2 tsp) molasses
Puree banana, water, oil, egg, and molasses in a food processor. Mix flours together in a large bowl and pour banana
mixture over top. Stir thoroughly.
Roll the dough to ¼” thickness on a lightly floured surface and cut out using doggie-themed cookie cutters.
Bake at 180ºC (350ºF) for 18 minutes and allow to cool. For extra crunchy cookies, bake at 148ºC (300ºF) for an
additional 20 minutes. Allow to cool completely before serving or storing.
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Breath Barkers

Cookies 3 dozen 10 minutes 30 minutes
Ingredients
Variations:
The thyme in this recipe can be substituted with basil, fresh
• 150 ml (1/2 cup) dry milk mint, or any other aromatic herb.
• 1 egg
• 150 ml (1/2 cup) cold water
• 1 sprig lemon thyme, chopped
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Roll out on a lightly floured surface to ¼” thickness. Use a pizza cutter to cut
small rectangles.
Bake at 180ºC (350ºF) for 30 minutes and allow to cool completely before serving or storing.
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Cheesy Poofs

Ingredients
Quick Tips:
The cheese in this recipe can cause problems for pups with
• 295 ml (1 1/4 cups) Cheddar cheese, sensitive stomachs. If your dog has a problem with nausea or
shredded indigestion, try substituting non-dairy or vegan cheese shreds.
• 5 tablespoons water
Mix flour, cheese, and oil in food processor. Add water and continue to mix until dough forms a ball. Roll into 1” log and
slice ½” thick cookies from the end. Arrange on cookie sheet and bake at 200ºC (400ºF) for 15 minutes. Chill in
refrigerator overnight before serving.
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Puppy Potpourri

Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• 150 ml (5 oz) chopped dried apples
These will put the whole house right into the holiday spirit, even
• 5 ml (1 tsp) cinnamon in the middle of the summer! The apples and cinnamon smell
fantastic while baking… you’ll want to save some for yourself.
• 250 ml (1 cup) ice water
• 1180 ml (5 cups) flour
• 2 eggs
Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a large bowl. When well-combined, roll dough into a 1” cylinder and slice 1” rounds off
end. Arrange 2” apart on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 180ºC (350ºF) for 25 minutes.
Allow to cool completely before serving or storing.
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PB Cup Cookies

Ingredients
Fast Fact:
Chocolate is toxic for dogs due to the chemical theobromine.
• 15 ml (1 T) baking powder The darker the chocolate, the more theobromine – this means
that white chocolate contains very little theobromine, while dark
chocolate carries very high levels.
• 250 ml (1 cup) natural peanut butter
• 2 eggs
Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl.

Just try to keep these cookies away from the human
Meanwhile, mix the peanut butter, milk, eggs, honey, members of your family…
and water. Add the wet ingredients to dry and mix
well. Stir in the carob chips.
Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes at 190ºC (375ºF). Cool completely
before serving or storing.
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Magic Brownies

Cookies 5 dozen 10 minutes 6+ hours
Ingredients
Sure, they’re a little bit harder than most brownies, but your pup
• 1540 ml (6 1/2 cups) whole wheat flour will love them!
• 250 ml (1 cup) carob powder Caution:
Do not substitute cocoa powder for the carob in this recipe. If
you can’t find carob powder, it’s best to just choose a different
• 150 ml (1/2 cup) sunflower oil treat to whet that canine appetite.
• 590 ml (2 1/2 cup) water
Stir all ingredients together and roll out on a lightly

floured surface to ¼” thickness. Using a pizza
cutter, cut dough into small rectangles.
Don’t worry if your brownies have different consistencies
from batch to batch. The natural ingredients can cause
Bake at 180ºC (350ºF) for 30 minutes on a lightly this to happen – your dog won’t mind.
greased cookie sheet. Without opening the door,
turn off the oven and leave cookies inside overnight to harden. Store in an airtight container.
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See-in-the-Dark Cookies

Ingredients
Fun Fact:
The longest carrot in history measured 5.14 metres (16 feet, 10
• 250 ml (1 cup) buckwheat flour ½ inches).
Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl. Form small balls and arrange on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 148ºC
(300ºF) for 30 minutes, then turn off heat and allow to cool in oven overnight.
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Shorty’s Shortbread

Cookies 7 cookies 10 minutes 25 minutes
Ingredients
Variations:
Is your canine cuckoo for carob? Try dipping half of each cookie
• 1 ml (1/4 tsp) baking powder into melted carob chips or drizzling it over the top. Just let it set
in the fridge and watch him kiss your toes in glee!
• 150 ml (1/2 cup) powdered sugar
• 250 ml (1 cup) unsalted butter
Stir dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl and mix in vanilla and butter until dough becomes stiff. Smooth into
9” round pan and pierce dough with a fork. Bake for 35 minutes at 180ºC (350ºF) and cut into wedges before cooling.
Cool on wire rack before serving or storing.
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Dessert
After Dinner or Anytime
146
Freeze Pups

Dessert 2 dozen 5 minutes 0
Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• 950 ml (4 cups) lactaid (or other lactose-
free milk) These are great for mouth sores, sore gums, or just as a snack on
a hot summer day.
• 15 ml (1 T) vanilla extract
• 10 ml (2 tsp) honey
• 5 ml (1 tsp) natural peanut butter
Puree all ingredients in a food processor. Line muffin tins using cupcake liners and pour or spoon mixture into cups until
¾ full. Freeze overnight.
Caution: Be certain to remove paper liner before giving to dog.
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Bone and Cherry’s Ice Cream

Dessert 480 ml (2 cups) 5 minutes 0
Ingredients
Healthy Hint:
• 480 ml (2 cups) yogurt (any flavour)
Be careful – dogs with tricky tummies may not react well to the
• 2 mashed bananas dairy content in the yogurt. If you notice this happening but your
pup still loves the treats, try substituting non-dairy yogurt (but
• 30 ml (2 T) honey
do not use soy or tofu yogurt).
Puree all ingredients in a food processor. Pour into freezable container and freeze overnight. Allow to thaw slightly before
serving.
148
Sor-bay at the Moon

Dessert 3 dozen 5 minutes 0
Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• 950 ml (4 cups) yogurt (any flavour)
Baby food is a great way to give your dog’s nutritional intake a
• 1 jar baby food, fruit flavour kickstart. It’s typically all natural, contains lots of vitamins and
minerals, is easy to digest, and dogs love it.
• 30 ml (2 T) natural peanut butter
Take these freeze pups on family picnics for quick bursts

of nutritious energy while playing Frisbee!
Puree all ingredients in a food processor. Pour into ice cube trays and freeze overnight. Microwave briefly or allow to
thaw slightly before serving.
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Puppy Truffles

Dessert 5 dozen 1 hour 0
Ingredients
Variations:
• 250 ml (1 cup) vanilla yogurt
For birthday parties and special occasions, use simple powdered
• 710 ml (3 cups) powdered sugar sugar icing or candied cake decorations to jazz up the truffles.
• 710 ml (3 cups) carob chips
Mix yogurt and powdered sugar thoroughly in a large

bowl. Melt carob chips according to package
directions. Stir melted carob into mixture and
refrigerate for one hour. Shape into 1” balls and
arrange on plate or cookie sheet and refrigerate an
additional hour.
Caution: These are very rich treats with high amounts Get creative with these tasty treats and serve them at
of sugar. They should not be served on a daily basis. your pup’s birthday party!
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Beggin’ Bars

Dessert 8 dozen 15 minutes 12 minutes
Ingredients
Family Fun:
• 250 g (8 oz) almond paste
These are delicious treats for almost everyone in the fam, and
• 250 ml (1 cup) unsalted butter they’re slightly less sugar-y than most cookies and candies. Let
your kids help customize by choosing the fruit flavour or
• 250 ml (1 cup) white sugar
smoothing on the carob.
• 4 eggs, separated
• 480 ml (2 cups) buckwheat flour
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) fruit puree
You can find carob chips in the organic section of your

local grocery store or whole foods market.
Crumble almond paste in a large bowl and cream together butter, sugar, and egg yolks until fluffy. Stir in flour. Beat egg
whites in separate bowl until it forms soft peaks, then fold into dough. Spread dough into 9X12” pan and bake 12 minutes
at 180ºC (350ºF). Turn off heat and allow bars to cool in oven. Refrigerate overnight and top with melted carob chips.
Refrigerate additional hour before serving.
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Wascawwy Wabbit Cassewowe

Dessert 24 servings 10 minutes 30 minutes
Ingredients
Healthy Hint:
• 480 ml (2 cups) pureed carrots (homemade
or baby food) Carrots are very high in beta carotene. We all know the old
wives’ tale that carrots can help improve your vision… well, that
• 15 ml (1 T) unsalted butter ain’t no tale. Beta carotene is a big contributor to healthy eyes,
skin, teeth, and bones.
• 3 eggs
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) sugar
• 40 ml (3 T) dry milk
• 5 ml (1 tsp) cinnamon
Mix carrots and butter together in a medium bowl and beat in eggs, sugar, dry milk, water, and cinnamon. Spread into a
greased casserole dish.
Bake for 30 minutes at 180ºC (350ºF). Serve alone or mixed into dry food.
152
Very Good Vinegar Cake

Dessert 16 pieces 10 minutes 35 minutes
Ingredients
Fun Fact:
Cleopatra once used vinegar to dissolve a set of pearls just to
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) sugar prove she could consume a fortune in one meal. Don’t read that
one aloud to your pup.
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) carob powder
• 15 ml (1 T) white vinegar
• 250 ml (1 cup) cold water
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) carob chips
Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in oil

Carob powder brings tons of flavour to this chocolatey
and vinegar. Pour in cold water when thoroughly chocolate cake.
moistened and stir until smooth. Stir in carob chips
and pour into a small greased baking pan.
Bake for 35 minutes at 180ºC (350ºF).
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Rover’s Rice Pudding

Dessert 6 10 minutes 40 minutes
Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• 250 ml (1 cup) rice, cooked
Rice milk is a non-dairy, non-soy milk alternative. You should
• 950 ml (1 quart) rice milk be able to find it in the organic section of your grocery store or at
a whole foods market.
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) sugar
• 2 eggs
• 5 ml (1 tsp) unsalted butter
Scald milk in saucepan and slowly mix in additional ingredients. Pour into a baking or casserole dish and bake for 40
minutes at 180ºC (350ºF). Allow to chill overnight.
154
Squishy Pie

Ingredients
Healthy Hint:
• 360 ml (1 1/2 cups) pureed squash
(homemade or baby food) Squash is great for your dog – in addition to providing a serving
of veggies and getting the digestion going, they contain
• 250 ml (1 cup) apple puree antioxidants and a good portion of the vitamins he needs.
• 15 ml (1 T) cornstarch
• 1 egg
• 250 ml (1 cup) evaporated milk
• 9” pie shell
Darker-skinned varieties of squash, like acorn squash,

have even more nutrients than their lighter-skinned
cousins.
Blend squash, apple puree, cornstarch, egg, milk, and cinnamon until smooth and pour into the pie shell. Bake at 180ºC
(350ºF) for 1 hour. Turn off heat and allow to cool in oven.
155
Corny Casserole

Ingredients
Healthy Hint:
• 570 ml (20 oz) corn kernels
Corn is one of the easiest – and best veggies – you can convince
• 6 eggs your dog to eat. It’s chock-full of vitamins and minerals while
having a sweet taste and crunchy texture they love. Pour a
• 1 L (4 1/2 cups) fruit or vegetable puree
drained can of corn over her dry food tonight and watch her
• 180 ml (3/4 cups) dry milk gobble it up!
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
• 50 ml (4 T) whole wheat flour
Blend eggs, flour, and puree thoroughly, then add milk. Stir in corn and melted butter. Pour mixture into a large casserole
dish. Bake at 180ºC (350ºF) for 55 minutes. Chill for two hours before serving.
156
Punkin’ Paws

Ingredients
Fun Fact:
• 180 ml (3/4 cups) fruit puree
Pumpkin seeds have been found in Mexican caves dating back to
• 40 ml (3 T) unsalted butter 7000 BC – be sure the pumpkin puree you’re using is nice and
fresh.
• 2 eggs
• 140 g (5 oz) pumpkin puree
• 355 ml (12 oz) evaporated milk
• 4 ml (¾ tsp) baking powder
Mix all dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, cream butter, fruit puree, and eggs. Stir in pumpkin and milk. Add dry
ingredients and beat until smooth. Pour into greased baking pan and bake at 180ºC (350ºF) for 60 minutes. Allow to cool
in oven without opening door.
157
Crunchy Peanut Chews

Dessert Various 5 minutes 30 minutes
Ingredients
Healthy Hint:
• 250 ml (1 cup) unsalted peanuts
The crunchy texture of the peanuts acts as a natural dental
• 250 ml (1 cup) white sugar treatment, while the fat contained in the nuts helps make your
pup’s coat nice and shiny.
• 250 ml (1 cup) molasses
Cook the sugar, molasses, and water over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Continue to heat until the mixture “strings”
off the spoon in hair-width strands. Add peanuts. Remove from heat after two minutes and add baking soda. Pour mixture
onto foil and cool. Once hard, break into small, manageable pieces.
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Sweet Stuff

Dessert 8 servings 25 minutes 30 minutes
Ingredients
Healthy Hint:
• 3 sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes are high in vitamin E, which helps soothe skin
• 175 ml (3/4 cup) apple puree troubles and condition skin and fur from the inside out.
• 2 large apples
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) pecans, chopped
Peel and quarter sweet potatoes, then boil for 25 minutes. Drain and cut into ¼” slices. Mix puree and cinnamon in a
small bowl. Arrange a layer of sweet potatoes in a greased casserole dish and pour puree over top. Peel and core apples
and layer on top of puree, then add another layer of sweet potatoes. Mix flour, butter, and pecans in a medium bowl and
sprinkle over sweet potatoes.
Bake for 30 minutes at 180ºC (350ºF). Chill in refrigerator for two hours prior to serving.
159
Celebrations
Happy Birthday to Pooch!
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Barkday Mini-cakes

Celebrations 7 15 minutes 30 minutes
Ingredients
Quick Tips:
While it may be fun to throw birthday parties for your pup, avoid
• 1 egg using real candles. Dogs may attempt to eat the flame and burn
their tongues, or worse, their fur.
• 3 cups water
• 2 bananas, mashed
• 5 ml (1 tsp) ground nutmeg
• 5 ml (1 tsp) ground cinnamon
Blend water, carrots, egg, honey, and bananas in a large bowl. Add dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Line muffin tin with cupcake liners and spray each with nonstick spray. Spoon dough into each cup until ¾ full. Bake at
180ºC (350ºF) for one hour and cool overnight before serving.
161
Canine Carrot Cake

Ingredients
Family Fun:
Decorate your pup’s cake with dried fruits and fresh veggies.
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) brown sugar Arrange them into scenes – be creative and get your kids to help!
• 2.5 ml (1 1/2 tsp) cinnamon
• 3 eggs
• 360 ml (1 1/2 cups) shredded carrots
Beat egg whites until foamy and gradually add brown sugar. Whip for 5 minutes. Combine the dry ingredients in a
separate bowl until well mixed, then stir in oil, Biscuit mix, water, honey, and egg yolks. Fold in egg whites and carrots.
Pour into greased cake pan and bake at 148ºC (300ºF) for 50 minutes. Cool overnight before serving.
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Absolutely the Best Apple Cake

Ingredients
Fun Fact:
Apples first appeared in the Middle East over 4,000 years ago.
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) brown sugar
• 1 2 ml (1/2 tsp)s cinnamon
• 3 eggs
• 360 ml (1 1/2 cups)diced apple
separate bowl until well mixed, then stir in oil, Biscuit mix, water, honey, and egg yolks. Fold in egg whites and apple.
163
Punkin’ with a Punch Cake

Ingredients
Healthy Hint:
The fresh basil/mint provide breath freshening power to this
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) brown sugar cake. Feel free to try more complex-tasting herbs like lemon
thyme.
• 3 eggs
• 250 ml (1 cup) pumpkin puree
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) fresh basil or mint leaves
separate bowl until well mixed, then stir in oil, Biscuit mix, water, honey, and egg yolks. Fold in egg whites, pumpkin,
and apple.
164
Birthday Cake on a Diet

Ingredients
Healthy Hint:
Dieting dogs need a good birthday cake, too! Let your pudgy
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) honey pooch join in on the action with this lower calorie version of a
puppy cake.
• 3 eggs
• 250 ml (1 cup) baby food vegetable puree
Beat egg whites until foamy and gradually add honey. Whip for 5 minutes. Combine the dry ingredients in a separate
bowl until well mixed, then stir in oil, Biscuit mix, water, and egg yolks. Fold in egg whites, and puree.
165
Smushy Cake

Ingredients
Healthy Hint:
• 950 ml (4 cups) instant oatmeal
• 250 ml (1 cup) molasses This recipe is very soft and should not be fed regularly. Follow it
up with a crunchy cookie to clean the teeth.
• 1 apple, diced
Mix molasses, oats, and half of carrots and apple together in a large bowl, adding small amounts of unsweetened fruit
juice or water if necessary to help stir. When well combined, scoop mixture onto cookie sheet and level. Bake for 20
minutes at 135ºC (275ºF) – mixture should still be sticky. Sprinkle remaining carrots and apple over the “cake” for
decoration.
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PB Cake

Ingredients
Fun Facts:
Dogs have twice as many muscles to move their ears as people.
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) brown sugar
• 3 eggs
Try experimenting with different natural nut butters for

different cake flavours. They’re all good for your pup and
all taste fantastic.
separate bowl until well mixed, then stir in oil, Biscuit mix, water, honey, peanut butter, and egg yolks. Fold in egg
whites.
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Peanut Butter Pup Cake

Ingredients
Variations:
Mix the carob chips into the dough for a chunkier version of the
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) brown sugar cake.
• 3 eggs
• 480 ml (2 cups) carob chips, melted
separate bowl until well mixed, then stir in oil, Biscuit mix, water, honey, peanut butter, and egg yolks. Fold in egg
whites.
Pour into greased cake pan and bake at 148ºC (300ºF) for 50 minutes. Allow to cool for one hour, then pour and spread
melted carob chips over cake. Cool overnight before serving.
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Natural Puppy Food
He’s Not Just a Small Dog
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Puppy Noodles

Natural Puppy Food 15 servings 5 minutes 0
Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• 450 g (1 pound) macaroni noodles, cooked
If your baby seems to have trouble managing the tougher
• 190 g (6 oz) beef gravy (page 101) consistency of “grown-up” food, try adding a small amount of
chicken broth and letting soak for a few minutes.
• 120 g (4 oz) chickpeas
• 6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 250 g (8 oz) carrots, sliced
• 250 g (8 oz) peas
• 250 g (8 oz) non-dairy cheese, cubed
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Divide into 250 ml (1-cup) portions and freeze in sealed bags. Each bag is
equivalent to one meal – thaw in microwave before serving.
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Scrapple Doo

Natural Puppy Food 10 servings 20 minutes 15 minutes
Ingredients
Fun Fact:
• 450 g (1 pound) ground chicken, browned
The potato is a relative of both tomatoes and tobacco.
• 250 ml (1 cup) sliced potato, cooked
• 250 ml (1 cup) cooked green beans, diced
• 1 carrot, shredded
Saute the potato, veggies, oil, and bone meal. Remove from heat and mix with chicken and steamed rice in a large bowl.
Serve in 250 ml (1-cup) portions when cool, freeze remaining in individual zipper bags.
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Baby Borscht

Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• 250 ml (1 cup) brown rice, steamed
For her first few meals as a big dog, try blending this recipe for a
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) shredded carrots, steamed few minutes. Don’t puree, but work out most of the big chunks
for easier manageability.
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) chopped broccoli, steamed
• 450 g (1 pound) ground beef
Heat oil in a medium pan. Add beef, and bone meal and heat until cooked through, drain thoroughly. Toss with veggies
and rice in a large bowl and allow to cool. Serve in 250 ml (1-cup) portions and freeze remaining in individual zipper
bags.
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Little Lassie Livers

Ingredients
Quick Tips:
• 120 g (4 oz) chicken
Don’t force your puppy to eat. If he’s hungry, he’ll eat. If you
• 30 ml (1 oz) liver notice that he hasn’t eaten in more than three days, contact the
vet.
• 90 g (3 oz) uncooked rice
Simmer rice, bone meal, and oil in 360 ml (1 1/2 cups) water for 20 minutes. Shred chicken and add chicken and liver to
pan. Simmer for 10 more minutes. Cool thoroughly before serving.
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Veggie Vittles

Ingredients
Caution:
• 250 ml (1 cup) broccoli, steamed
Large amounts of veggies can be rough for some puppies’
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) corn kernels, steamed digestion. If your baby seems to have trouble with this recipe, try
one of the blander carb-based recipes.
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) broccoli sprouts
• 1 egg
After steaming the vegetables, heat oil in a large saucepan and sauté broccoli, kernels, sprouts, bone meal, and egg. While
sautéing, grind egg shell to a very fine powder and add to veggie mixture. Simmer for five minutes and cool. Serve with
dry dog food.
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Cock-a-Doodle-Scooby-Doo!

Ingredients
Substitutions:
No cornmeal or sunflower oil around the house? Use Biscuit mix
• 250 ml (1 cup) rice, steamed and olive oil, respectively.
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) chicken broth
Shred chicken and sauté in large pan. Mix in cornmeal, chicken broth, oil, and bone meal until well combined, then add
rice and carrots. Simmer for 15 minutes. Cool before serving, store leftover servings in zippered bags in freezer or fridge.
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Biscuit Bake

Ingredients
Substitutions:
• 450 g (1 pound) beef, cooked and drained
Both chicken and beef broths can be substituted for the veggie
• 150 ml (1/2 cup) rice, steamed broth, but be certain you use low-sodium broths.
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) vegetable broth
Chop beef and sauté in large pan. Mix in bone meal, Biscuit mix and vegetable broth until well combined, then add rice
and peas. Simmer for 15 minutes. Cool before serving, store leftover servings in zippered bags in freezer or fridge.
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Whinny-ful Oats and Asparagus

Ingredients
Fun Fact:
France’s Louis XIV is one of the major reasons we have
• 250 ml (1 cup) vegetable broth asparagus today. He encouraged its production and helped
spread its popularity to other countries.
• 2 eggs
• 12 stalks asparagus
Mix oatmeal and broth in a small mixing bowl, cover, and allow to sit for 10 minutes. In the meantime, arrange asparagus
on a pie plate, cover with wet paper towel, and microwave for 7 minutes on high. Chop stalks into manageable pieces.
When oatmeal has set, mix in eggs. Place egg shells in microwave for 20 seconds on high, then grind to a fine powder in
food processor. Stir into oatmeal mixture.
Place all ingredients in medium saucepan on stove and simmer for 10 minutes. Separate into five portions, storing each in
zipper bags. Mix into dry food twice weekly.
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Healing Beverages
Cool Down Your Hot Dog
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Belly Buster

Healing Beverages 1 10 minutes 0
Ingredients
What It’s Good For:
• 1 orange, peeled
Digestion! The alkaline citrus ingredients help get the digestive
• ¼ grapefruit, peeled juices flowing, so it’s great for dogs losing weight or having
trouble with eliminating.
• ¼ lemon
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) grapefruit juice
Puree all ingredients in food processor or juicer. Serve alone or over food.
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Pancreas Pleaser

Ingredients
The pancreas is responsible for adding enzymes to consumed
• 1 apple, sliced food to help digestion along. If it stops working, many other
processes can shut down and the condition can be fatal. This is a
• 4 lettuce leaves
great juice to get a good jolt of energy into the pancreas and is a
• 175 ml (3/4 cup) string beans great supplement for dogs who have had pancreatitis in the past.
• 3 Brussels sprouts
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Coat Care Combo

Ingredients
This drink nourishes your pup’s coat and skin through its
• 1 apple sunflower oil and the vitamins and minerals in carrots, apple,
and gingerroot.
• 1 piece gingerroot, sliced
• 5 ml (1 tsp) coconut oil

Ginger is full of potent taste and natural sweetness.
First puree carrots in food processor or juicer, then
add all other ingredients and blend until smooth.
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Bony Beverage

Ingredients
This great combo helps build bones and strengthen joints. It’s
• 4 leaves kale great for older dogs who may have degenerative joint disease or
arthritis.
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) parsley leaves
First puree carrots in food processor or juicer, then add all other ingredients and blend until smooth.
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Cough Corrector

Ingredients
This blend is great for keeping dogs’ lungs healthy or, if they
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) parsley leaves already have a cough, helping to ease the irritation. Feed only
once per day.
• ¼ potato, chopped
• 4 sprigs watercress
• 2 ml (1/2 tsp) slippery elm powder
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) distilled water
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Hairy Juice

Ingredients
If you’ve noticed bald patches on your pooch, this potion may
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) alfalfa sprouts help his hair to come back home!
• 4 lettuce leaves
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Green Juice

Ingredients
It’s a salad in a cup! This is a great treat for dogs who like to
• 4 large broccoli florets nibble on grass. It also has wonderful antioxidant properties.
• ½ green apple
• 5 ml (1 tsp) spirulina
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) wheatgrass
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Zit Zapper

Ingredients
In addition to being somewhat gross, those zits on your pup’s
• ½ green bell pepper chin can be harmful if they burst. This combo helps clear up his
skin and give him an extra dose of vitamins at the same time.
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Terrific Teeth Tonic

Ingredients
• 250 ml (1 cup) black grapes
Have a pup who can’t get his teeth cleaned unless under heavy
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) black cherries sedation? Try combining a routine of this juice twice a week and
one of the crunchy cookies earlier in the book and see if his
chompers start to shine!
First puree grapes in food processor or juicer, then add all other ingredients and blend until smooth.
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Hygiene
Is That Broccoli in Your Teeth or are you Just Really Bad at Brushing?
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Super Minty Toothpaste

Hygiene N/A 5 minutes 0
Ingredients
Quick Tips:
To try and get your dog used to the idea of toothpaste, smear a
• 1.5 ml (1/3 tsp) salt small amount on your finger and rub it into a few of her teeth.
Continue doing this for a few days, gradually increasing the
• 20 ml (4 tsp) glycerin
number of teeth you cover. By the end of the week, she should
• 10 ml (2 tsp) peppermint extract be ready to go!
Mix all ingredients thoroughly in an airtight

container. Store in refrigerator.
Your pup should have her teeth brushed once weekly, at

the very least. Never use people toothpaste, though – use
a specially formulated dog toothpaste or one of these
natural alternatives.
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Puppy’s Preferred Paste

Ingredients
Quick Tips:
Place a small amount of the toothpaste on a toothbrush and let
• 1.5 ml (1/3 tsp) salt your dog hold it in his mouth for a few minutes. This will help
him get used to the feel of the brush in his mouth.
• 20 ml (4 tsp) glycerin
• 10 ml (2 tsp) low sodium beef broth
Mix all ingredients thoroughly in an airtight container. Store in refrigerator.
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Barkley’s Beautiful Bath Spritz

Ingredients
How To Use:
• 15 ml (1 T) white vinegar
Spritz or squirt onto fur after bath and work into the coat. It’ll
• 475 ml (1 pint) warm water soothe your pup and make him smell fresh and clean.
Combine ingredients in a spray or squirt bottle. Warm slightly before use.
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Growlin’ Gum Solution

Ingredients
How To Use:
Place in a small squirt bottle or nasal bulb. Squirt small amounts
• 5 ml (1 tsp) powdered goldenseal of solution over affected gum area.
Boil water and add goldenseal. Remove from heat and allow to cool to tepid temperature before use.
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Lemon Flea Dip

Hygiene N/A 5 minutes 1 hour
Ingredients
How to Use:
• 3 lemons
Use a sponge or spray bottle to thoroughly wet your pooch with
• 940 ml (1 quart) water this mixture. Use your fingers to work it into his coat.
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) baking soda
Why it Works:
• 5 ml (1 tsp) shampoo
Fleas are repelled by citrus oil, but the combination of lemon and
warm water are soothing to the skin irritations their bites can
cause. Your pup will smell lemony fresh and be flea-free.
Slice lemons in half lengthwise, then halve each piece three additional times. Bring water to a boil and add lemons. Boil
for one hour, cover, and steep overnight. Warm to tepid temperature before applying.
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Skeeter Spritz

Ingredients
How to Use:
• 175 ml (3/4 cup) rubbing alcohol
Simple – spritz sparingly over your dog as the mixture is highly
• 20 ml (4 tsp) camphor concentrated. If you find yourself using too much, add a bit of
water to the mix to dilute it.
• 2 ml (1/2 tsp) citronella oil
• 1 drop liquid soap Why it Works:
• 50 ml (4 T) mineral oil Every ingredient but mineral oil is repulsive to the flying
beasties. Mineral oil, however, is a good conditioner for your
pup’s skin and coat.
Pour alcohol into small spray bottle. Add camphor and lightly swirl the bottle to blend thoroughly. Add citronella and
swirl again, then add liquid soap and mineral oil and mix one more time.
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Not-So-Hot Spots

Ingredients
How to Use:
• 1 mug scalding water
Hold the teabag against your pup’s hot spot. Be certain to pet
• 1 black teabag and speak soothingly to him – if he’ll let you, tie the teabag in
place using a dishrag and allow it to soak for an hour.
Why it Works:
The black tea leaves are soothing to the skin but are also
relatively tasteless, so your dog shouldn’t feel the impulse to
continue licking once removed.
After bringing the water to a scalding temperature on

the stove or in the microwave, dip the teabag into the
water for a brief amount of time. Remove and allow to
cool to a touchable temperature.
If you’re a green tea fan and don’t keep black tea in

the house, you can use your green teabags for hot spot
relief. You may need to hold it on the spot longer than
the black leaves, but you should still see some
improvement.
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Shampoo for Sticky Situations

Ingredients
How to Use:
• 250 ml (1 cup) cornmeal
Pour the mixture into a container large enough to hold your dog,
• 250 ml (1 cup) all-purpose flour whether a tub, box, or roasting pan (no, this isn’t that kind of
cookbook!). Place your pooch in the container and rub the
mixture into the contaminated area of fur, being careful to avoid
her eyes, nose, and ears. Continue applying and rubbing until
you can brush the mixture from her fur. Throw away the used
mixture and follow up with a regular shampoo.
Why it Works:
Flour and cornmeal are naturally absorbent, so oils and other

contaminants don’t stand a chance against them.
Mix the ingredients, increasing or decreasing amounts according to dog’s size as powder should cover the entire
oily/sticky spot.
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• 530 ml (2 1/4 cups) whole wheat flour

• 10 ml (1 1/2 tsp) baking powder

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• 5 ml (1 tsp) baking powder

• 60 ml (1/4 cup) dry milk

• 180 ml (3/4 cups) water

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