Dog / Cat Biscuits for your little friend

"Observe your dog :if he's too fat you're not getting enough exercise." --Evan Esar



Esparanza (on 3 legs now)


As some of you may know this past week has been a rough one for my dog, Esparanza .....she got hurt late Saturday night and it has been lots of visits to the vet, and lots of TLC, and medicine, and homemade cooking to getting her on the road to recovery. She can only walk on 3 legs, but at least she is recovering!

I have been making homemade dog/cat biscuits for a long time and sell them on-line and in the herb shop, but thought I should get another fresh batch made today. Here is the recipe:

Dog & Cat Biscuits
2 tablespoons margarine, lard, or bacon fat
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 egg slightly beaten
1/2 cup dry milk powder
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup wheat germ
                                                                       1/2 teaspoon salt
                                                                       1/2 cup catnip (for cat biscuits)
                                                                       8 cloves of garlic finely minced (for dog biscuits)
Cream the margarine or lard and brown sugar in mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, dry milk and broth. Add flours, wheat germ, salt and either the garlic or catnip. Mix well. Knead until soft dough forms. Roll on a floured surface. Cut with shaped cookie cutter. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 325 for 30 minutes or until browned and crisp. Cool on rack. Store in airtight containers until served.

Making Dog Biscuits


Here is a link to making them on youtube:
http://urbanherbal.com/bill_varney/index02_11.htm


Just going into the oven:

For many friends, an animal is the constant and comforting presence in their lives.
Make sure your pet gets an edible present early for special occasions - or for no-reason-at-all moments.
http://shop.urbanherbal.com/Pet-Care_c2.htm