Banana, Oat & Peanut Butter Cookies
Chops absolutely LOVES these treats! Some vets apparently warn against using coconut oil, but my vet says he’s comfortable with it. You could try making the recipe without it; I’m just not sure how well the ingredients would bind together. Still, it’s worth a shot if you want to cut out (or reduce) the amount of coconut oil.
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas
3 cups rolled oats
¼ cup creamy peanut butter (look for p’butter with only peanuts and salt, and make sure it does not have Xylitol, which is highly toxic to dogs)
¼ cup coconut oil
Directions
Preheat to 350F degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a food processor, combine all ingredients until smooth, scraping the sides as needed.
Pour onto a baking sheet; spread until 1/8” to ¼” thick.
Bake 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and use a pizza cutter to slice into small pieces. Using a spatula, redistribute the pieces on the pan, flipping them over as you can. Then place the pan back into the oven for about 7 minutes, until just starting to brown.
Allow to cool completely before serving or storing. Since this recipe has no preservatives, it doesn’t last long on the counter. If your pup gets a lot of treats, you can store them in the fridge. Chops only gets one treat a day, so this batch lasts me a very long time. I keep mine in the freezer and just pull out one treat each morning. It thaws in about 30 minutes. To freeze, place the cool baking sheet in the freezer for a couple of hours so the cookies will freeze individually. Remove from the freezer and place the cookies into a freezer safe container; place back into the freezer for long-term storage. You could also put half of the cookies into the fridge for immediate use and the other half in the freezer.
Slippery Elm Sludge for an Upset Tummy
My vet highly recommends this concoction for dogs and cats experiencing diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, flatulence or other upset tummy issue. We have found it to be quite helpful and definitely recommend giving it a try. Of course, always consult your vet to make sure nothing serious is going on with your pet. This mixture is safe for long-term use. I was able to find all these ingredients at my local grocery store, but you might need to try a health food store for some ingredients if your grocery store is limited.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon Slippery Elm Bark Powder (loose or from capsules)
¼ cup Aloe Vera Juice
20 drops Chlorophyll Liquid (mint flavor is OK)
3 Acidophilus Tablets or Capsules
Directions
Place 1 teaspoon of slippery elm bark powder into a small container (ideally one with a lid and large enough to hold a couple of cups). Add ¼ cup boiling water and stir. Allow to cool, stirring occasionally. When cool, add ¼ cup aloe vera juice, 20 drops of chlorophyll liquid and the contents of 3 acidophilus capsules (or 3 crushed tablets). Stir everything together. This mixture must be refrigerated for storage and will only last 3 days. Discard after 3 days. The amount in this recipe makes just over 3 days’ worth for a medium-sized dog, if you’re giving the sludge twice daily. Adjust the recipe based on your pet’s size how frequently you’re dosing.
Dosing Guidelines
Stir well before each use. I found it easiest to administer using a syringe. Just suck up the liquid to the appropriate dose. If the mix has been in the fridge (i.e. you didn’t just make it), you might want to let it sit on the counter for a little bit so it won’t be so cold going down your pet’s throat. To administer, I crouch on my knees behind Chops and gently tilt her head slightly upward, which encourages her to sit into the confines of my legs. I place the syringe at her back teeth and squirt just a small amount, which usually causes her to open her mouth. I slide the syringe in slightly so that she’ll bite on it, and then I squirt a very small amount into her mouth at a time until all the liquid is dispensed.
Give 30 minutes prior to feeding. Can give 3 to 4 times daily (every 6 to 8 hours) as needed.
Each time you administer, you’ll want to give this amount based on the size of your pet.
Cats: 2 to 3 milliliters (~ ½ teaspoon)
Small Dogs: 3 to 5 milliliters (~ 1/2 to 1 teaspoon)
Medium Dogs: 8 to 10 milliliters (~ 2 teaspoons)
Large Dogs: 10 to 12 milliliters (~ 2 + ½ teaspoons)
Extra Large Dogs: 15 milliliters (1 tablespoon)
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