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Title: Dog recipes???
Post by: *LoolaBelle* on July 08, 2009, 01:02:13 PM


does anyone know where i can find some good recipes especially for dogs like biscuits, treats ect for Lottie?

ive seen a few of you make livercake, what is it and how do you make it?

Lottie will not eat any treats unless it is fresh fish, the odd bit of toast she takes from the children, chicken breast or best beef!!!! >:D the amount of money i have wasted on 'commercial' treats you can buy is ridiculous!

so i thought i'd have a crack at making her some.

if some one could point me in the direction id be most greatful


***i hope this is in the right place, sorry if is isn't****
Title: Re: Dog recipes???
Post by: waggytails on July 08, 2009, 01:14:42 PM
I have made liver bread and the tuna recipe from this web site.
LINK (Hope this works) :005:
 www.itsaspringthing.co.uk

My 2 love the liverbread it does smell a bit, i also put some in bags and freeze it.
Title: Re: Dog recipes???
Post by: waggytails on July 08, 2009, 01:18:13 PM
Sorry this will take you to it.http://www.itsaspringthing.co.uk/willows%20kitchen.htm
Title: Re: Dog recipes???
Post by: *LoolaBelle* on July 08, 2009, 01:22:19 PM
thanks for that looks quite yummy from a dogs point of view lol

off to the shops to buy the bits i need!! will let you know how i get on
Title: Re: Dog recipes???
Post by: emderpenguin on July 08, 2009, 02:34:06 PM
1 tin pilchards in tomato sauce
squirt of garlic puree (optional)
1 large/2 medium eggs
asda value porridge oats

chuck in a bowl and mix.

Spread thinly on mirowaveable dish and zap for 10 mins

you can see pics/more info on my blog... but it's the ONLY thing Kye will give me his tennis ball back for at flyball comps
Title: Re: Dog recipes???
Post by: Pudding on July 08, 2009, 02:44:44 PM
when i have made livercake for my Dog I cut it all up and put it into smaller freezer bags
and popped it in to the freezer, when i got the first lot out to use, i found as it defrosted
it very quickly when moldy, has anyone else found this, and how can i stop it from doing this 
Title: Re: Dog recipes???
Post by: ElaineH on July 08, 2009, 03:13:11 PM
when i have made livercake for my Dog I cut it all up and put it into smaller freezer bags
and popped it in to the freezer, when i got the first lot out to use, i found as it defrosted
it very quickly when moldy, has anyone else found this, and how can i stop it from doing this 

When you say it quickly went mouldy, how quickly? I store it in the fridge after defrosting, but then I only keep it for a couple of days, any left over after then I throw out.

I cut the livercake into small slabs before freezing, I only cut it into treat-size bits as and when I need it, a slab at a time. Small slabs defrost very quickly.
Title: Re: Dog recipes???
Post by: Pudding on July 08, 2009, 03:28:38 PM
yes i think you are right i need to keep it in the fridge
i just left it in my bag and the next day it was white
he did love it, i will get some more out today and see how i get on this time
Title: Re: Dog recipes???
Post by: ElaineH on July 08, 2009, 03:29:14 PM


does anyone know where i can find some good recipes especially for dogs like biscuits, treats ect for Lottie?


I was given a book called Healthy Doggie Biscuits by Jonna Anne which came with 3 dog-themed cutters. It was given to me for a joke by my son, but I have actually made some of the biscuits and Morgan loves them. I assume it's an American book, some of the ingredients are unfamiliar. The baking times always seem underestimated so the poor lad hangs around the kitchen for ages! Morgan loves the peanut butter and apple ones, and the sunflower and pumpkin seed as well. The parmesan and parsley ones are delicious but very expensive, I'm going to experiment with smaller amounts of a cheaper cheese! Let me know if you want me to PM you a couple of the recipes but it won't be until later on, maybe tomorrow. HTH
Title: Re: Dog recipes???
Post by: Nicola on July 08, 2009, 03:35:26 PM
does anyone know where i can find some good recipes especially for dogs like biscuits, treats ect for Lottie?


I was given a book called Healthy Doggie Biscuits by Jonna Anne which came with 3 dog-themed cutters. It was given to me for a joke by my son, but I have actually made some of the biscuits and Morgan loves them. I assume it's an American book, some of the ingredients are unfamiliar. The baking times always seem underestimated so the poor lad hangs around the kitchen for ages! Morgan loves the peanut butter and apple ones, and the sunflower and pumpkin seed as well. The parmesan and parsley ones are delicious but very expensive, I'm going to experiment with smaller amounts of a cheaper cheese! Let me know if you want me to PM you a couple of the recipes but it won't be until later on, maybe tomorrow. HTH

Sheryl sent me that book as a gift and it's fab! I'm not great in the kitchen I have to admit and I don't make them stuff as often as I should but there are some really great recipes in that book and I love the doggy cutters :005:
Title: Re: Dog recipes???
Post by: ClareB on July 08, 2009, 03:47:34 PM
This is a good book too.  http://www.petnecessities.co.uk/index.php?target=products&product_id=155

Loads of recipe ideas, for treats, biscuits etc.   ;)
Title: Re: Dog recipes???
Post by: Rats and Dogs on July 08, 2009, 05:41:00 PM
I make these biscuits, they always go down very well! :D

1/4 cup of grated carrot
1/4 cup of grated cheese
2 tbls olive oil
2 3/4 cups of wholewheat flour
2 tbls of bran
2tsps of baking powder
1/2 - 1 cup of chicken stock
 
Mix all ingredients together, roll out until thin, cut into shapes and bake in the oven at Gas Mark 4 / 350f / 180c for 20 - 30 minutes.
 
Title: Re: Dog recipes???
Post by: *LoolaBelle* on July 09, 2009, 08:02:24 AM
thnka for this guys, made liver cake and bicuits for her yesterday, needless to say she was even more at my heal than normal  :shades:, and how i was holding my breath when i gave the treats to her wishing she'd eat them :luv:......all gone within 4seconds world record for Lottie eating anthing :005:

Lottie says a massive thank you to!!
Title: Re: Dog recipes???
Post by: waggytails on July 09, 2009, 06:59:52 PM
Glad she liked the liverbread, i thought you were going to say you were holding your breath because of the smell of liverbread cooking  :005:
Title: Re: Dog recipes???
Post by: *LoolaBelle* on July 09, 2009, 09:46:28 PM
 :005: :005: that aswell it is quite yucky isn't it, although OH came in from work saying his tea smells delicious!!!!

Title: Re: Dog recipes???
Post by: MegandMolly on July 09, 2009, 09:51:15 PM
:005: :005: that aswell it is quite yucky isn't it, although OH came in from work saying his tea smells delicious!!!!



Hope he enjoyed it  :005:
Title: Re: Dog recipes???
Post by: Mrs K on July 17, 2009, 08:34:14 AM
:005: :005: that aswell it is quite yucky isn't it, although OH came in from work saying his tea smells delicious!!!!



Hope he enjoyed it  :005:

He's a sicko! I open all the windows in the house when making liverbread  :P , it nearly makes me gag! I make on commercial levels so I don't have to do it very often  ph34r The things we do for our doggies  :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: Dog recipes???
Post by: Pudding on July 17, 2009, 09:03:58 AM
Thank you i have enjoyed this thread and orered the book
Healthy Doggie Biscuits by Jonna Anne with the free cutters

Can not weight to do some doggie baking  :luv:

I have made livercake before, that went down well, still have some in the freezer
Title: Re: Dog recipes???
Post by: tigs71 on July 17, 2009, 10:07:41 AM
I have also ordered the Healthy Doggie Biscuits book  :D Thanks for the tip - I am sure Mason will love trying some new treats  :luv: