Blueberry Pecan Oatmeal
by admin ~ July 26th, 2008Our Share a Meal with Your Dog series is for all those sad puppy eyes out there, wishing they could have some of whatever it is you’re cooking that smells so good. These recipes are just as tasty for humans as they are for the dogs and are quick and easy to prepare.
Blueberry Pecan Oatmeal is one of my weekday favorites for a quick and healthy hot breakfast, and the dogs love it, too.
Prep Time: Approx. 10 minutes
3 Cups Oats
5 3/4 Cups Water
1/4 tsp Salt
2 tbsp. Flaxseeds
Fresh Blueberries
Pecans
Brown Sugar
Low-Fat Yogurt
Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add salt, oats and flaxseeds and reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Cover and remove from heat. Allow oatmeal to sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir and scoop into bowls. (Makes 6 servings.)
For You:
For Each Serving: Sprinkle 1 tsp. brown sugar over oatmeal. Mix in 1/4 cup fresh blueberries and a handful of chopped pecans. Serve with low-fat yogurt and a glass of juice.
For Your Giant Breed Dog:
For Each Serving: Mix in 1/4 cup fresh blueberries and 1/4 cup low-fat yogurt. Serve with some of your dog’s normal food.
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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 - 1 Cup Old Fashioned Oats
2 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.
More information on Great Dane & Mastiff Nutrition >
Does your spoiled pup have a favorite recipe? Share it with us! You can send it via e-mail and watch for it in future posts along with a link to your dog’s webpage.
