Today we're making some black cookies for our pups! Don't be alarmed by the color though...it's from activated charcoal which boasts benefits for your pups including freshening breath, calming upset tummies and relieving stinky dog gas (we don't have that particular problem). We also added parsley and a kelp supplement for further bad-breath fighting power!
Before we dive into the recipe...bad breath is not normal for dogs. We use treats like these if our dogs have eaten something especially stinky, but if your dog's breath smells constantly, it's time to see the doggie dentist - your veterinarian. We brush our dogs' teeth daily and use raw meaty bones and dental chews, and I highly recommend you come up with an oral hygiene plan for your pups! Now on to the treats...
You Will Need:
- 2 Cups of your favorite flour (I used a mix of whole wheat and millet flour)
- 4 Capsules Activated Charcoal (from any health food store)
- 2 tsp Dried Parsley
- 2 tsp Solid Gold Seameal
- 1 TBSP Coconut Oil
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 Cup Chicken Broth (low sodium)
How They're Made:
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Open the charcoal capsules and empty charcoal into mixing bowl. This step can get messy!
- Combine dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- Add egg and oil and knead well. Add in chicken broth gradually until dough is perfect. Our dough was smooth and not very sticky. Use a rolling pin and cookie cutter to cut out individual treats.
- Bake for about 35 minutes until dry in the middle.
- Let cookies cool on the counter. Store in the fridge and enjoy!
Our cookie cutter came from IEF Design on Etsy. I covered my rolling pin and cutting board in saran wrap and the cookies came out beautifully! Inga has lots of different cookie cutters on her shop, some of them very detailed - and despite shipping all the way from Latvia ours arrived quickly.
The pups really love these treats and their breath is fresher afterwards. The cookies are huge, which of course depends on the size of cookie cutter you choose. We'll be taking some to the dog park today to share with our friends! Hope y'all have fun with your pups this week.
That's awesome! I will definitely try to make that! :) thanks for then tips
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