{"id":752,"date":"2025-08-01T09:02:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T13:02:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/templates.bricksmade.com\/doggy\/?p=752"},"modified":"2026-01-27T09:27:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T14:27:47","slug":"single-post","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/templates.bricksmade.com\/doggy\/single-post\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Recipes for Dogs and Cats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Healthy, easy, and pet-approved snacks you can make at home!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nothing says “I love you” to your furry friend like a homemade treat made with care. Store-bought snacks can be convenient, but many contain artificial flavors, preservatives, or unnecessary fillers. With just a few ingredients, you can prepare safe, nutritious, and delicious treats at home for both dogs and cats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some simple, vet-approved recipes your pets will love!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc36 Homemade Dog Treat Recipes<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
1. Peanut Butter Banana Bites<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • 1 ripe banana (mashed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 tbsp natural peanut butter (no xylitol!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 cup oat flour or rolled oats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Instructions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Mix all ingredients into a dough<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Roll into small balls or flatten and cut into shapes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Freeze for 30\u201360 minutes before serving<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      \ud83d\udca1 Benefits: High in fiber and protein, great for energy and digestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      2. Pumpkin & Oat Dog Biscuits<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

      Ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • 1 cup pure pumpkin puree<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 2 \u00bd cups whole wheat flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 1 egg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Instructions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Preheat oven to 180\u00b0C (350\u00b0F)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Mix all ingredients until dough forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Roll out and cut into bone shapes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Bake for 25\u201330 minutes until golden and crisp<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          \ud83d\udca1 Benefits: Pumpkin helps digestion and is low in fat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \ud83d\udc31 Homemade Cat Treat Recipes<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
          3. Tuna & Catnip Treats<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

          Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • 1 can tuna in water (drained)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • 1 egg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • 1 tbsp dried catnip<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • \u00be cup oat or rice flour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Instructions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. Blend all ingredients into a thick paste<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Roll into tiny balls or press into silicone molds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Bake at 175\u00b0C (350\u00b0F) for 12\u201315 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. Cool completely before serving<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              \ud83d\udca1 Benefits: Cats love tuna, and catnip makes it extra fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              4. Chicken Liver Crisps<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

              Ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • 200g chicken liver<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • A pinch of turmeric (optional, anti-inflammatory)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Instructions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                1. Rinse livers and pat dry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Place on a baking tray<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. Bake at 160\u00b0C (320\u00b0F) for 25\u201330 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                4. Store in an airtight container (refrigerate if not used in 2\u20133 days)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  \ud83d\udca1 Benefits: High in iron, protein, and vitamins A & B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Storage Tips<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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                  • Store homemade treats in airtight containers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Refrigerate or freeze to keep them fresh<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Avoid keeping treats out for too long \u2014 they\u2019re preservative-free!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                    \u26a0\ufe0f Important Notes Before You Start:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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                    • Never use chocolate, onions, garlic, raisins, grapes, or xylitol \u2014 all toxic to pets<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Always use unsweetened peanut butter and pure ingredients<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Treats should be occasional, not a meal replacement<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • If your pet has allergies, consult your vet before introducing new ingredients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                      \u2764\ufe0f Final Thoughts<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

                      Homemade pet treats are a great way to bond with your dog or cat and ensure they\u2019re eating only the best. Plus, you can customize them to your pet\u2019s tastes and needs \u2014 and they\u2019ll love you for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      Nothing beats love baked into a biscuit!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                      Healthy, easy, and pet-approved snacks you can make at home! Nothing says “I love you” to your furry friend like a homemade treat made with care. Store-bought snacks can be convenient, but many contain artificial flavors, preservatives, or unnecessary fillers. With just a few ingredients, you can prepare safe, nutritious, and delicious treats at home […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":510,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-752","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sample"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/templates.bricksmade.com\/doggy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/752","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/templates.bricksmade.com\/doggy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/templates.bricksmade.com\/doggy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/templates.bricksmade.com\/doggy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/templates.bricksmade.com\/doggy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=752"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/templates.bricksmade.com\/doggy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/752\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":761,"href":"https:\/\/templates.bricksmade.com\/doggy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/752\/revisions\/761"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/templates.bricksmade.com\/doggy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/510"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/templates.bricksmade.com\/doggy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=752"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/templates.bricksmade.com\/doggy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=752"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/templates.bricksmade.com\/doggy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=752"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}