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Doggy Eggnog 

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Doggy Eggnog 

Eggnog is a wonderful holiday treat, this year share some with your dog! Here is a quick dog eggnog recipe you can try at home.

Ingredients:

  • 1 container of plain, Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 jar of baby food (in a dog friendly flavor)
  • 1/4 cup of water or milk
  • 1 egg
  • Dog treats as toppings

Directions:

  1. Place all ingredients in a blend and blend until frothy
  2. Add your toppings
  3. Give your dog a small serving

Doggy Eggnog Recipe

Did you try out our doggy eggnog recipe? Let us know @WetNosesPetSitting or #WetNosesPetSitting. Check out our Thanksgiving treats and our Homemade Peanut Butter cookies.

Sweet Potato Hanukkah Cookies 

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Sweet Potato Hanukkah Cookies for Dogs

Looking for a recipe for sweet potato cookies for dogs? We have you covered. Sweet potatoes have always been a staple for adding more fiber into your pets diet as well as keeping them full for longer. This year we wanted to celebrate Hanukkah with a recipe that features them. Here is a healthy way to include your dog in the tradition.

Ingredients:

  • 2 Medium Sweet Potatoes
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1/2c Oats
  • 3c Flour
  • 1tblsp Xylitol-Free Peanut Butter

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a baking sheet.
  2. Peel and dice the sweet potatoes and place in a pot of boiling water.
  3. Boil sweet potatoes until soft then puree in a blender.
  4. Whisk the egg and peanut butter into the sweet potato puree.
  5. In a separate bowl mix the oats and flour.
  6. Add the sweet potato mixture to the flour- oat mixture.
  7. Stir the mixture until combined.
  8. Roll out the dough of a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
  9.  Use cookie cutter or a glass to cut the cookies into shapes.
  10. Bake the cookies until golden brown.
  11. Let the cookies cool and feed them to your dog.

These sweet potato cookies for dogs are sure to be a hit during Hanukkah!

Sweet Potato Hanukkah Cookies for Dogs Recipe

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Kitty Casserole – Homemade Cat Treat Recipe

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Kitty Casserole – Homemade Cat Treat Recipe

If your cat is a picky eater, or you just want to try something fun, give this fish kitty casserole a try! It is a lot of fun and easy to make, and is sure to peak the interests of your kitty!

Ingredients:

  • 1 can of tuna or salmon
  • 1 teaspoon of honey
  • 1/2 can of your cat’s favorite food
  • 1 teaspoon of dry cat food or treats

Directions:

  1. Combine all of the wet ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Pour into a Tupperware or small casserole dish.
  3. Top with dry food or treats.
  4. Serve a small amount to your kitty.

Feed this casserole in moderation, 1-2 tablespoons per day. Store in a closed container, in the refrigerator, for up to a week.

 

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Did you try out our fish kitty casserole? Let us know @WetNosesPetSitting or #WetNosesPetSitting. Want another cat treat recipe? Try our Tuna Yum Yums.

Frozen Apple Smoothie Bites – Dog Treat Recipe

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Our frozen apple smoothie bites are a great way to add more fiber to your pets diet. What’s even better is these treats only need three ingredients! Apples are also a good source of vitamin A and C. Just be sure to remove the core and seeds first. Now onto the recipe.

Ingredients:

  • 2 Apples
  • 1 Cup Greek Nonfat Plain Yogurt
  • Water

Directions:

  1. Slice 2 apples into small pieces but remove the seeds and the core.
  2. Mix the apple slices, yogurt, and a splash of water in your NutriBullet or blender and blend until you get a liquid consistency.
  3. Pour the mixture into an ice cube tray and freeze for a few hours or until hard.
  4. Put the leftover treats into a Tupperware container and store them in the freezer.

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Did you make our smoothie bites? Let us know @WetNosesPetSitting or #WetNosesPetSitting. Looking for another fruit filled recipe? Try our Strawberry Ice Cream recipes.

Mint Dog Bones

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Mint Dog Bones

Not only are our these mint dog bones tasty, but they will also improve your dog’s breath. Here’s a festive way to help freshen your pets breath.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons of chopped mint leaves
  • 3/4 a cup of milk or water
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon of honey
  • 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons of wheat germ
  • 1 tablespoon of Brewer’s yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups of flour

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees and grease a baking sheet.
  2. Whisk mint, milk or water, egg, honey and oil in a large bowl.
  3. Mix in wheat germ and Brewer’s yeast.
  4. Slowly mix in flour to form a thick dough.
  5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
  6. Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut the cookies.
  7. Place cookies on the baking sheet and bake until golden brown.
  8. Let the dog bones cool and feed to your dog.

Mint Dog Bones Recipe

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Gingerbread Christmas Dog Treats

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Gingerbread Christmas Dog Treats

If you’ve been baking this holiday season you know that most of the treats your dog can’t have. But what about gingerbread? Gingerbread is yummy treat for your dog this holiday season. These treats are very easy to make and fairly healthy for your dog.

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups of whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup of water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons of ground ginger
  • 3/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup of molasses
  • 1/4 cup of canola oil

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a small bowl mix the flour, ginger, cinnamon and cloves together.
  3. In a separate bowl mix the molasses, water and oil.
  4. Mix the molasses mix into the flour mix and combine until it forms a dough.
  5. On a floured surface roll out the dough to a 1/4 inch thick.
  6. Cut the cookies into holiday shapes and place on baking sheet.
  7. Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Let the cookies cool and feed to your dog.

Gingerbread Christmas Dog Treats Recipe

Tried making our gingerbread dog treats? Let us know @WetNosesPetSitting or #WetNosesPetSitting. Want more? Try our Thanksgiving treats and our Tuna Yum Yums for cats!

Dog-Friendly Pumpkin Pie Bites

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Dog-Friendly Pumpkin Pie Bites

These dog friendly pumpkin pie bites provide an excellent source of fiber and other vitamins and minerals.

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Mix oatmeal and flour together in a large bowl.
  3. Add enough water to get the dough to form a ball. Add water slowly, too much will make it too sticky, not enough and it will crumble.
  4. Line cupcake tins. Take a chunk of dough and press into the bottom of the cupcake liner. The dough should go up sides a bit, about a 1/2″.
  5. Bake crust for 8 mins, until firm and slightly brown.
  6. Carefully take crusts out of the tin, cool on the rack. When cool, remove liners.
  7. Mix pumpkin, banana, and half of the yogurt together.
  8. Fill each crust with pumpkin banana mixture.
  9. Freeze until firm. Serve Frozen.

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Did you make our dog friendly pumpkin pie bites? Let us know @WetNosesPetSitting or #WetNosesPetSitting. Want to try some other treats? Check out our Thanksgiving treats and our Homemade Peanut Butter cookies.

The Importance Of Keeping Your Pets Hydrated

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The Importance Of Keeping Your Pets Hydrated

We all know the importance of drinking water daily. But did you know it’s just as important for your pets to stay hydrated as you?

  • Water maintains healthy cell function: Just like in humans, water makes up the majority of our pets cells and is essential to keeping healthy cell function.
  • Helps aid in digestion: Water plays a function in helping your pet digest food. Not enough water means they may have digestive issues.
  • Helps aid in nutrient absorption:  Similar to digestion, water helps your pet absorb nutrients from their food.
  • Makes movement easier: Water helps to lubricate your pets joints and helps to cushion them. Without enough water your pet may have trouble moving and may be in pain.

As you can see, water provides essential functions for life. Make sure your pet is getting between .05-1 ounce of water per pound of body weight each day to help maintain healthy functions.

Here’s some of our favorite ways to help keep your pet hydrated!

  • Add more water bowls: Want to change it up? Try out a fountain with your pet or add ice discs to keep the water cool.
  • Freeze wet dog food to create a pupsicle: Stock up on wet food that comes in a pouch this season. Cut a small hole into the pouch, add a bit of water (ideal for pâté food), and insert a popsicle stick. Let freeze until solid.
  • Add water to your pets food: A simple trick to get more water into your pets diet, add a few teaspoons or tablespoons of water to their food.
  • Fresh fruit as a treat: Blueberries, apple slices, seedless watermelon, and cantaloupe are all hydrating and healthy treats for your dog.Pet Hydration Ideas Infographic

Have you tried any of these ways to keep your pet hydrated? Let us know your favorite methods in the comments!

Watermelon Medley Pupsicles Recipe

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Watermelon Medley Pupsicles Recipe

National Watermelon Day is coming up and what better way to celebrate by making some watermelon medley pupsicles. Watermelon is low in calories, contains potassium, and vitamins A, B6, and C. Making them not only a refreshing, hydrating snack but also a healthy one! Carrots and apples provide an excellent source of fiber and vitamins A and C. What’s even better is these treats are super easy to make with only three ingredients! All you’ll need is a blender and a dog treat mold to make these pupsicles.

Ingredients:

  • 2c Watermelon
  • 1c Chopped Carrots
  • ½c Diced, Peeled, Apple
  • ½c Fresh Spinach (Optional)

Directions:

  1. Pulse the watermelon, carrots, apple, and spinach in a blender until smooth.
  2. Pour into mold and freeze for two hours.

Watermelon Medley Pupsicles: A recipe for watermelon dog treats

Let us know if you made our watermelon medley pupsicles @WetNosesPetSitting or #WetNosesPetSitting. We’d love to see pictures of your pup enjoying National Watermelon Day.

Want more? Check out our Easy Thanksgiving Treats and our Homemade Peanut Butter Cookies.

Celebrate National Cookie Day With These Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Cookies

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National Cookie Day is here and it is not only for humans! Allow your dog to join in the fun with this simple and easy recipe for peanut butter dog cookies. They are easy to make and much healthier for your dog than store-bought cookies. So give them a try and let us know how your dog likes them!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 1/2 – 3 cups whole wheat flour

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prep a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Mix pumpkin puree, peanut butter, and eggs until well mixed. Gradually add 2 1/2 cups flour. Add an additional 1/4 cup flour at a time just until the dough is no longer sticky.
  3. Knead the dough 3-4 times until it comes together. Roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out desired shapes and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Place into oven and bake until the edges are golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
  5. Let cool completely.

 

Once you make them, take a picture and share it with us on social media. We would love to see your dogs enjoying them!