Holiday Dog Treats: PB & Ginger Snaps for Dogs Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How to make snap dog treats? ›

Dogs cannot eat ginger snaps. Feeding your dog ginger snaps can upset your dog's stomach or lead to long-term health issues.

The healthiest option is unsalted peanut butter, dog-specific peanut butter, or homemade peanut butter, as high sodium levels can be problematic for dogs, and as an added bonus, homemade peanut butters do not contain extra sugar and other additives.

On or about January of this year, Purina, the manufacturer of Alpo Variety Snaps, made the decision to discontinue this product without any valid and verifiable reason other than that the amount of sales of this product has sadly dimished greatly to the point that producing them was apparently no longer feasible for ...

Homemade dog treats are not just a delightful snack for your dog; they also offer a wealth of benefits, including ensuring that they are not ingesting harmful ingredients. So go ahead and skip what is at your chain pet store, and give them a healthy homemade treat instead!

Are There Any Risks to Feeding My Dog Ginger? Moderation is key. Ginger in large amounts can cause gas and nausea. Avoid giving ginger to dogs with bleeding disorders, dogs having surgery soon, and dogs taking Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), because ginger acts as a blood thinner.

Ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory, easing any inflammation of the joints your aging pet might experience. Unlike other pain relievers, ginger is a natural resource, so is is not hard on your dog's stomach. Contrastingly, it is good for your dog's stomach as mentioned above.

Good news: Dogs can safely eat ginger, and it can even provide some health benefits. But there are still a few things to be aware of before adding ginger in your dog's diet. Namely, they should have ginger only in tiny amounts, and it needs to be the fresh or powdered kind—not pickled!

Yes, dogs can eat bananas. In moderation, bananas are a great low-calorie treat for dogs. They're high in potassium, vitamins, biotin, fiber, and copper. They are low in cholesterol and sodium, but because of their high sugar content, bananas should be given as a treat, not part of your dog's main diet.

Just make sure to avoid peanut butter with Xylitol, a sugar substitute found in lower or sugar-free products. Xylitol is the only ingredient in peanut butter that's bad for dogs. It doesn't matter the brand, if you give your dog peanut butter without Xylitol, then your furry friend can enjoy it.

Is honey good for dogs? ›

Here's some sweet news: honey is non-toxic to dogs and completely safe in small quantities. Honey might even be beneficial to your pup because it's rich in antioxidants, which help protect your pet's body cells from damage.

Is Oatmeal Good for Dogs? Plain, cooked oatmeal can be a great addition to your dog's diet. This heart-healthy breakfast is rich in soluble fiber, vitamins, and minerals such as iron, zinc, and B vitamins that help support your dog's coat and skin. The high fiber content helps promote digestion and weight management.

Dogs can eat hard-boiled or scrambled eggs. The main objective is that the eggs need to be cooked. Do not feed raw eggs to dogs. Eggs are good for dogs as they provide an excellent source of fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and protein.

Whole wheat flour: is packed with fiber, and protein, and is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, including vitamin B9 (folate), vitamin E, copper, iron, manganese, and selenium. You could alternatively substitute this with oat flour or another dog-safe flour.

Sales Laws and Regulations

You are required to have a business license in most states in order to sell your dog treats. Online dog treat sales are limited to the states in which you are registered, and no single agency can give you blanket approval to sell in all states.

These treats are made in a Purina-owned United States facility.

In small amounts liver is good for your dog, but if the liver intake is too high it can cause nutritional problems because liver has a high content of vitamin A. Consumption of this vitamin in large amounts can lead to vitamin A toxicity, or hypervitaminosis A.

Airtight containers

And if, as I do, you use preserve jars, leave the lid popped open for a while before sealing. Providing they are fully dried out, most dog treats will happily keep in an airtight container for a couple of months. Always keep an eye on them though, just in case.