Meat jerky treats made the right way! Here’s a great recipe for dogs.
Did you know that a few years ago, a popular brand of Jerky Chicken Treats was killing dogs?
Many well intentioned pet parents believed we were offering what appears to be a healthy treat, when in fact, the manufacturers had screwed up (again) so badly that they were killing and harming dogs with their negligence.
Don’t you hate that?
They used to be my Miniature Schnauzer Einstein’s favorite treat, but guess what?
One of the issues was they were somehow contaminated, and it wasn’t just the chicken jerky either.
One of the nasty side effects was kidney failure, which is one of the top causes of pet illness and deaths today.
In fact, my Einstein almost died of kidney failure. He was in the ER Vet Clinic for 3 months!
Fortunately, through that terrible experience, I learned a few things. Like, how to get him well again.
for instance, I decided to cook for Einstein. Homemade healthy food with quality human grade ingredients was the start, along with healing, homeopathics, and other changes in the way I’d been managing his environment.
So when I saw this simple recipe in Penelope Smith’s ezine, I had to share it with you and add a few of my own culinary ideas to it.
Here’s the basic recipe for dogs to make Jerky Treats using chicken (or any meat except pork):
- Cut boneless chicken breasts into thin slices (or turkey, lamb, beef, bison, etc, however I don’t recommend using raw pork)
- Optional: Sprinkle on a tiny pinch of herbs or spices (powdered garlic is Einstein’s favorite, see below for more ideas).
- Place meat slices on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 180 degrees until meat strips are dry (at least three hours or more).
- The jerky can be stored in airtight containers or plastic bags, or can be frozen.
Herbs and spices that are safe for dogs:
Cinnamon
- Regulates blood sugar
- Fights heart disease
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antifungal
Turmeric
- Relieves arthritis
- Anti-inflammatory
- Improves gut health
- Boosts brain function
Ginger
- Digestive aid
- Helps nausea
- Anti-bacterial
Basil
- Antioxidant
- Anti-inflammatory
- Relieves arthritis
- Reduces stress
Coriander
- Helps nausea
- Relieves intestinal gas
- Anti-diarrhea
- Anti-parasite
Fennel
- Detoxifies
- Digestive aid
Dill
- Improves appetite
- Digestive aid
- Relieves intestinal gas
- Relieves constipation
Peppermint
- Relieves intestinal gas
- Treats diarrhea
- Soothes upset stomach
- Helps with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Parsley
- Antioxidant
- Soothes upset stomach
Oregano
- Antibacterial
- Antifungal
- Helps with diarrhea and indigestion
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antioxidant to boost immune system
Garlic
- Antibiotic
- Boosts immune system
- Antibacterial
- Antifungal
- Anti-parasite
Bone Appetit, Y’all!
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I agree and repeat what Jen says…. Garlic and onions, along with many people foods are toxic to dogs and cats… Google it get the list!!
Garlic is a very powerful herb. Small amounts provide many nutritional benefits but dogs cannot have large quantities.
I agree and repeat what Jen says…. Garlic and onions, along with many people foods are toxic to dogs and cats… Google it get the list!!
Garlic and onions can be toxic to dogs. Please don’t use these in any dog treats.
Garlic and onions can be toxic to dogs. Please don’t use these in any dog treats.
My dogs loved the chicken jerky I used to buy them at the store. I almost had a heart attack when I found out they were killing dogs. I was so horrified that at 55 years of age I finally touched raw chicken for the first time in my life so I could make them their favorite treat without out having to worry if I was feeding them something that could kill them. My husband tells all his friends about how I could finally bring myself to touch raw chicken so I could cook it but its for the dogs and not him 🙂 I’m looking for a recipe for beef jerky for them now. I figure if I can finally touch raw chicken then beef shouldn’t be too bad.
My dogs loved the chicken jerky I used to buy them at the store. I almost had a heart attack when I found out they were killing dogs. I was so horrified that at 55 years of age I finally touched raw chicken for the first time in my life so I could make them their favorite treat without out having to worry if I was feeding them something that could kill them. My husband tells all his friends about how I could finally bring myself to touch raw chicken so I could cook it but its for the dogs and not him 🙂 I’m looking for a recipe for beef jerky for them now. I figure if I can finally touch raw chicken then beef shouldn’t be too bad.
I will pass on the recipe to some friends with dogs. Just to be sure, I assume 180 degrees is calculated in Farenheit, thus approximately 82 degrees Celsius?
I will pass on the recipe to some friends with dogs. Just to be sure, I assume 180 degrees is calculated in Farenheit, thus approximately 82 degrees Celsius?