Low Protein Dog Treats

Submitted by Chef #814712

"Cant take credit for this, I found here on the internet: http://www.all-natural-dog-treat.com/lowproteindogtreatrecipe.html Dogs with kidney failure seem to respond better to low protein as the kidneys don't have to work as hard to process the food. Talk with your vet to determine a special diet for a pet with kidney failure."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 18 treats
• Serves: 18

ingredients

• Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional, only use if recommended by your vet as alliums can be poisonous for dogs if not handled co)
• 6 tablespoons low-sodium low-fat chicken broth
• 1⁄2 cup cold water
• 1 cup cooked vegetables (sweet potatoes, zucchini or winter squashes cooked and smashed or pureed)

directions

1. Directions:

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine flour and garlic powder. Mix in chicken broth and vegetable(s). Add enough cold water to form a ball. Roll out dough to 1/2" and using a cookie cutter, cut into shapes (your choice—I like to use one shaped like a bone or a heart). Place on a non-stick cookie sheet & bake for 25 minutes. Let cool.
3. Since there are no preservatives, I recommend storing all homemade dog treats in the refrigerator.

Reviews

[kimmy78]

We recently had to put our 12 year old collie mix on a low protein diet due to kidney problems. He had always had treats but I couldn't find anything low protein at the pet stores. I made this recipe and he absolutely loves these treats. I used pure canned pumpkin as the vegetable.I am anxious to try it with carrots next time.I also had to add more flour.Thanks for a great recipe.

 

[enigma0526]

I'm not entirely sure why this is, but I've heard that it's best to use rice or potato flour instead of whole wheat flour when making any kind of dog treats. Even all-purpose flour is better. Many dogs can not tolerate the wheat gluten, which can give them upset stomachs or uncomfortable bloating, etc. <br/>Most recipes I have found use the wheat flour anyhow. To be on the safe side, try a different type of flour, or research this. If you find a solid answer-- please let me know! My furbabies will thank you! :)

 

[MaMere]

I made these but did not add the garlic powder. I used baby food jarsful of carrots. I had to add about 1/2c more of flour so that I could roll out..the wiggle butt boxer boys LOVE these, Thanks for sharing this recipe Chef.

 

[Rosie C.]

The recipes recommend alternatives to wheat flour because many animals are allergic to wheat

 

[Jerry C.]

Dog turned her nose at it..needs more garlic perhaps.. At 13 she is used to way more with no ill effects. I even subbed water with the chicken stock I made.. She is fussy and likes flavour. But she also gets home cooked all the time.