by M Jayne

Created on: November 29, 2010

Of all the meats available for consumption turkey is the healthiest of them all - mainly because it is lower in fat.  What a great treat it is for us and our dogs when we get to enjoy turkey left overs for the entire week or longer.  Grab hold of a healthy snack for your dog and at the same time envelope dog wellness practices by making his treats at home instead of store bought - for a healthier, less toxic treat with ingredients you can rely on.

Dr. Jon shares this dog treat recipe using left over turkey.

Lazy Turkey Loaf (for dogs)

Ingredients

•    2 pounds ground turkey
•    1/2 cup cooked vegetables
•    1 teaspoon garlic powder*
•    1 egg
•    1/2 cup quick-cook barley
•    1 cup quick-cook oats
•    4 ounces canned no-fat gravy

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 

2. In a mixing bowl combine turkey, vegetables, fresh garlic , egg, barley and oats.

3. Mix thoroughly.

4. Spoon into a greased loaf pan and pat down meat mixture until level. Spread gravy on top of loaf and bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

5.  Cool and cut into six even slices. Store unused portions in refrigerator.

* Use fresh garlic, 1-2 cloves instead of garlic powder.  Although small amounts of garlic powder is fine - why not use fresh?

Judy Russel shares her dog's favorite treat recipe.  This one is gentle on the stomach, grain free, and low in fat.  A great one for senior dogs and dogs with allergies.

Jerky Turkey Dog Treats 

Courtesy: Judy RusselIngredients1 lb. raw ground turkey (or chicken)2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil2 tsp. finely chopped fresh herbs such as thyme or parsley (optional)Instructions1.Preheat oven to 225 degrees F. 2.Combine all ingredients in a food processor and puree the mixture. 3.Line a jellyroll pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper (it makes clean-up easier) and pour the mixture into it. 4.Spread evenly.5.Bake two hours with the oven door slightly ajar to allow the moisture to escape. 6.Remove from oven and using a pizza cutter of knife cut into small, individual-sized portions.

7.  Place pieces back in the oven, flipped over, and bake an additional one to two hours, or until the treats are dry and leathery.  Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Embrace pet wellness practices by ensuring your dog is eating as natural as possible, utilizing a raw food diet, and natural pet health care.

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