Dog Treat Recipe

I know it's been a long time since I've posted, and to welcome myself back I decided to share my favorite homeade, healthy, cancer-and-flea-fighting, yummy (for the dog) and easy dog treat recipe. Both Clyde-tested and mother-approved.

Herbal Dog Treats
1 Tbl. unsweetened applesauce (or substitute 1 Tbl. vegetable oil - not as healthy)
1 cup water
2 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. oatmeal
2 Tbl. fresh mint leaves (minced)
1/3 c. parsley (fresh)
1/4 tsp. minced garlic

Mix all together (may have to use hands as it makes a pretty stiff dough). Cook 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes depending on the size of the biscuits.

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Here's why these are cool: applesauce is good for joints and bones. Whole wheat flour is actually something that dogs can digest whereas they cannot digest bleached flour or corn. This is also a whole grain for the little guys. Oatmeal is another whole grain and they can digest it and get the nutrients from it. Mint leaves are for the good, fresh breath. Parsley is very high in Vitamin C (even higher per serving than spinach). And the minced garlic (fresh) is actually a flea repellant which they emit through their pores after eating it. Be careful with the garlic however; in large quantities it can be toxic to you dog - although it takes 50 cloves of garlic in one sitting to become toxic for a medium-sized dog.