{"id":1210,"date":"2017-11-30T09:09:15","date_gmt":"2017-11-30T09:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=1210"},"modified":"2017-11-30T09:09:15","modified_gmt":"2017-11-30T09:09:15","slug":"a-baking-guide-to-homemade-dog-treats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/a-baking-guide-to-homemade-dog-treats\/","title":{"rendered":"A Baking Guide to Homemade Dog Treats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5508 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Untitled-design-2020-10-19T213903.023.png\" alt=\"dog, counter, baking, licking lips, baking, pet-friendly treats, homemade dog treats, homemade pet treats, pet-friendly baking ingredients, dog-friendly baking ingredients, emergency veterinarian, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Untitled-design-2020-10-19T213903.023.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Untitled-design-2020-10-19T213903.023-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #f99d1c;\"> If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested a toxic food, this is considered an \u201cORANGE\u201d \u2013 or urgent case \u2013 on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to do next. If veterinary care is advised, call your family veterinarian or local animal emergency hospital ahead of your arrival. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr style=\"width: 100%;\" size=\"3\" \/>\n<p>The holiday season is beginning and that means it\u2019s time to start baking! As fun as it is to share treats with our pups, it can also be hazardous to them.<\/p>\n<h4>Here are a few common baking ingredients that can be dangerous for your pet to eat:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Artificial sweeteners:<\/strong>\u00a0These can contain\u00a0<a href=\"\/blog\/xylitol-its-not-so-sweet\/\">xylitol<\/a>\u00a0that can lead to life-threatening low blood sugar and liver failure in high amounts. Read all ingredient labels carefully because some things like peanut butter can contain xylitol.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chocolate:\u00a0<\/strong>As much as we humans love chocolate it can be\u00a0<a href=\"\/blog\/for-pet-owners\/resources\/video\/chocolate-toxicity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">very toxic to dogs<\/a>. Ingestion of chocolate can cause a mild stomachache to severe increased heart rate, blood pressure and even seizures. Be especially careful with dark chocolate and cocoa powder used for baking as this is very concentrated.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Raisins:<\/strong>\u00a0Your favorite holiday fruitcake can contain raisins and this can be toxic! Raisins may lead to kidney failure in dogs even in small amounts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bread dough:<\/strong>\u00a0Yeast dough, if ingested raw, can cause severe bloating that can be very painful and even life-threatening!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spices:\u00a0<\/strong>Be careful of\u00a0<a href=\"\/blog\/pumpkin-spice-not-so-nice-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">spices<\/a> like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves as these can all cause an upset stomach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5506 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Untitled-design-2020-10-19T213533.857.png\" alt=\"dog, spatula, baking, kitchen, baking, pet-friendly treats, homemade dog treats, homemade pet treats, pet-friendly baking ingredients, dog-friendly baking ingredients, emergency veterinarian, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Untitled-design-2020-10-19T213533.857.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Untitled-design-2020-10-19T213533.857-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Ingredients that are safe for your dog:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Peanut butter:<\/strong>\u00a0As previously mentioned, some peanut butters can contain xylitol. Make sure to read labels carefully. A small amount of peanut butter that does not contain xylitol is safe for dogs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flour and oats:<\/strong>\u00a0These can be good sources of fiber and help with digestion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pumpkin:\u00a0<\/strong>This is a great source of fiber. You can cook and mash fresh pumpkin or buy canned for baking! If you purchase canned, just make sure that it is 100% pumpkin puree and not with sugar and spices added.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yogurt:<\/strong>\u00a0Small amounts are okay to give to your dog. If a large amount is ingested, this can lead to vomiting and diarrhea.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5505 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Untitled-design-2020-10-19T213622.509.png\" alt=\"bone cookie cutter, dog biscuits, homemade dog biscuits, homemade dog treats, diy dog treats, baking, pet-friendly treats, homemade dog treats, homemade pet treats, pet-friendly baking ingredients, dog-friendly baking ingredients, emergency veterinarian, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Untitled-design-2020-10-19T213622.509.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Untitled-design-2020-10-19T213622.509-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here is an easy recipe for a cookie that both YOU and YOUR DOG can enjoy!<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Banana Peanut Butter Cookies<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>2 ripe bananas<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>1 \u00bd cup quick oats<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>\u2153 cup peanut butter<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Directions:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Preheat oven to 350F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.<\/li>\n<li>Mash bananas into a large bowl and add peanut butter and oats.<\/li>\n<li>Mix well.<\/li>\n<li>Drop mix onto lined cookie sheet by the spoonful.<\/li>\n<li>Bake 12-15 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5504 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Untitled-design-2020-10-19T213656.281.png\" alt=\"dog, child, kid, baking, mixing bowl, baking, pet-friendly treats, homemade dog treats, homemade pet treats, pet-friendly baking ingredients, dog-friendly baking ingredients, emergency veterinarian, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Untitled-design-2020-10-19T213656.281.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Untitled-design-2020-10-19T213656.281-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If your pet gets into a holiday treat and you are concerned, please call your family veterinarian, local animal emergency hospital, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspca.org\/pet-care\/animal-poison-control\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ASPCA Poison Control\u00a0<\/a>at 1-888-426-4435. We hope you have a happy holiday season!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4511 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Copy-of-Copy-of-About-the-Author-1.png\" alt=\"Dr. Pylka, Emergency Veterinarian at Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Copy-of-Copy-of-About-the-Author-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Copy-of-Copy-of-About-the-Author-1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Animal-Emergeency-Referral-Center-of-Minnesota.png\" alt=\"Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Fast Track Triage, color-coded triage system, pet emergency, Twin Cities emergency vet, Minnesota emergency vet, Saint Paul emergency vet, Oakdale emergency vet\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Animal-Emergeency-Referral-Center-of-Minnesota.png 940w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Animal-Emergeency-Referral-Center-of-Minnesota-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a data-pin-do=\"embedPin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/386676317999820339\/\"><\/a><br \/>\n<script async defer src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested a toxic food, this is considered an \u201cORANGE\u201d \u2013 or urgent case \u2013 on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to do next. 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