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St. Patrick’s Day Dog-Friendly Smoothie

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St. Patrick’s Day Dog-Friendly Smoothie

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this green, dog-friendly smoothie. You can even try some!

Are carrots good for dogs?

Yes! Carrots are a safe and healthy treat for puppies, but they should only be eaten in small pieces to avoid becoming sick. Carrots are a great treat, raw or cooked for your dog. And like any food, moderation is key.

Carrots are a great way to promote eye health in both humans and dogs. They’re also crunchy, which is perfect for satisfying a dog’s instinctual need to chew. In addition, carrots offer your pet many benefits including vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients.”

  • Vitamin A is important for healthy eyes and skin.
  • Vitamin K is important for healthy blood clotting.
  • Potassium is a mineral that is essential for the body’s functioning.
  • B6 is a vitamin that’s important for the body’s normal functioning.
  • Beta-carotene is a precursor to vitamin A and can be found in many foods.
  • Calcium is an important mineral that helps to form bones and teeth.
  • Iron helps promote healthy blood.
  • High in fiber, this cereal is perfect for people who want to stay full throughout the day.

Are cucumbers safe for dogs to eat?

Cucumbers are a excellent source of water, with a 96% water content. They’re also low in calories and sugar, providing the nutritious minerals your dog won’t receive as well from eating small slices of cucumber: vitamins A and C as well as potassium.

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  • Vitamin B is essential for healthy bones and muscles.
  • Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin that helps the body absorb other nutrients and supports cell growth.
  • Vitamin K is essential for keeping the blood clean and healthy.
  • Potassium is an important mineral that helps to regulate the body’s fluid balance.
  • Magnesium is an important mineral that is essential for healthy bones and muscles.

Can dogs eat spinach?

Spinach is a healthy vegetable that can be fed to dogs in small portions. However, because it’s a “superfood,” this means that spinach contains numerous vitamins, minerals, and other health benefits. Among these are:

  • Vitamins are essential for the health of both humans and animals.
  • Iron.
  • Antioxidants play an important role in protecting cells from damage and helping to keep the body healthy.
  • Beta-carotene is a nutrient that helps to protect the body from damaging free radicals.
  • Roughage, which is composed of various types of plants and vegetables, helps to stimulate the digestive system.

You should avoid giving your dog canned spinach as canned spinach contains a high level of salt.

St. Patrick’s Day Dog-Friendly Smoothie

Ingredients:

  • 2–3 cups spinach
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1/2–3/4 tsp fresh ginger
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley
  • 1 Tbsp flaxseeds

Directions:

  1. Chop carrot, cucumber, and ginger.
  2. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
  3. Pour into your pup’s bowl, and garnish with a little parsley and flax seed.

Try the recipe? Let us know your dogs thoughts in the comments below!

5 Dog Treat Recipes That Your Dog Will Love

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5 Dog Treat Recipes That Your Dog Will Love

Looking to make a dog treat recipes that your dog will love? We have five for you! Including grain-free options.

Remember: As will all peanut butter dog treats, make sure you’re using xylitol-free peanut butter.

1. 4 Ingredient Carob Dog Treats

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Microwave coconut oil for 15-20 seconds or until melted.
  2. Whisk together carob powder, vanilla extract, and coconut oil.
  3. Fold in the frozen blueberries (make sure they’re still frozen!)
  4. Pour the mixture into a mold of your choice.
  5. Place the mold in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
  6. Let set for 5 minutes at room temperature before serving.

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2. Grain-Free Pumpkin Coconut Dog Treats

Ingredients:

  • 15oz Pumpkin Puree
  • ½c Peanut Butter
  • ½c Melted Coconut Oil
  • 1c Applesauce
  • 1⅔c Coconut Flour
  • 1tsp Turmeric (optional)
  • 1tsp Cinnamon (optional)

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, peanut butter, coconut oil, and applesauce until smooth.
  3. Add in the turmeric, cinnamon, and coconut flour.
  4. Let ingredients rest for 10-15minutes. If your dough is too moist, let it sit for a bit longer.
  5. Layout a piece of parchment paper and place the dough on top. Then place another piece of parchment on top of that dough. Roll the dough between the parchment paper sandwich until the dough is about 1/4” thick.
  6. Place dough onto a cookie sheet and let chill for 20-30 minutes.
  7. Remove the top layer of parchment paper, and then cut using cooking cutters. You can also use something like a spice container lid for smaller, circular treats.
  8. Bake in preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the cookies are dry and hard. Check on treats at around 20 minutes as these can be finicky. Let cool completely.

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3. Grain-Free Veggie Packed Dog Treats

Ingredients:

  • ⅔c Pumpkin Puree
  • ¼c Peanut Butter
  • ½c Applesauce
  • 3c Almond Flour
  • 1c Carrots, peeled and shredded
  • 1c Baby Spinach, chopped

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together the pumpkin puree, peanut butter, and applesauce until well combined.
  3. Add in the almond flour, ½c at a time.
  4. Add spinach and carrots. Mix until incorporated.
  5. Roll the dough into small balls OR use cookie cutters to make fun shapes. If using cookie cutters, allow dough to chill for at least one hour before cutting.
  6. Place treats on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 25 minutes or until treats turn golden brown on the edges.

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4. Tuna Yum Yums

Designed with cats in mind, Tuna Yum Yums are great for smaller dogs too.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup of flour
  • 1/4 cup of water
  • 1/2 cup of non-fat milk
  • 1/2 can of tuna
  • 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil or fish oil
  • 1 beaten egg
  • Optional: a teaspoon of catnip, mint, or parsley

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and place parchment paper on a cookie sheet
  2. Mash or cut the tuna into small pieces, mix in the flour and milk
  3. Pour in water and vegetable oil, then mix well
  4. In a separate dish, beat the egg
  5. Mix the beaten egg into the tuna mix
  6. Mix well, until the mix becomes dough-like
  7. Shape the dough into small balls, about the size of blueberries, and place on the baking sheet
  8. Cook the dough for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Stick a toothpick in to check that the treat is fully cooked
  9. Cool for an hour before feeding to your kitty and make sure not to overindulge them.

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5. Bacon-Carob Popcorn

Ingredients:

  • 4c Unsalted Popcorn
  • 10oz Carob Chips
  • 1c Crumbled Bacon
  • 1c Xylitol-Free Peanut Butter

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, melt carob chips and peanut butter together. You can do this in the microwave in bursts of 30 seconds. Stir in between each burst until melted.
  2. In a large bowl, mix popcorn, bacon, and the carob-peanut butter mixture.
  3. Stir slowly until the popcorn is evenly coated.
  4. Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes or until firm.

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Do you want even more treats? Check out these other great recipes:

Did you make any of our dog treat recipes? Tag us @WetNosesPetSitting or #WetNosesPetSitting.