Healthy Treats for Great Danes and Mastiffs
by admin ~ June 10th, 2008We often get e-mails from great dane and mastiff owners wondering what types of treats we give our giant breed dogs. With smaller breeds, purchasing organic or all-natural designer treats is an affordable option for many people, but finding healthy treats for giant breeds in a large size can be a challenge. Fresh fruits and veggies along with homemade biscuits are a great alternative. Here are some of our dogs’ favorites:
- Apple Slices
- Peach or Nectarine Slices
- Carrots
- Red Bell Pepper Slices (seeds removed)
- Green Beans
- Brocoli
- Green Peas
- Strawberries
- Pineapple
- Blueberries
- Plain Unsweetened Yogurt
- Organic Peanuts
- Cherries (pits removed)
Since we’ve started making homemade treats for our dogs, they’re sure anything that goes in the oven is going to be theirs, but they love these homemade biscuits, recipe below. They’re easy to make and freeze well, and the dogs even like to eat them right out of the freezer.
Apple Oatmeal Treats
1 1/4 Cups Oat Flour
3/4 - 1Â Cup Old Fashioned Oats
2Â Eggs
1 Small Apple or 1/2 Large Apple, Grated
1/4 Cup Grated Carrots
1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
1 tbsp. Olive Oil
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Combine eggs, oil, apples, and carrots in a large bowl. Mix in the oat flour and baking soda. Mix in 3/4 cup oats, adding more if the batter looks thin (it should stick together in a ball shape when you drop it onto a cookie sheet). Drop teaspoon-sized balls onto a cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until they start to turn golden brown. Cool on a rack, then store in the refrigerator or freezer.
Remember not to over-do it with new foods, especially if your dog is only used to eating dog food.
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