Recipes For Homemade Croquettes For Your Dog
Be it because the dog food is empty or it is time to celebrate, you can easily prepare homemade croquettes for your dog. There are practical and tasty recipes that only use ingredients that most people have at home.
Before you get down to work, know that not everything their owners eat is safe for pets. Although dogs seem to eat anything, there are some foods that are absolutely forbidden.
It’s also important to remember that food allergies are not uncommon in these pets. Therefore, experiments around the feed should only be carried out under the supervision of a trusted veterinarian.
The black list
If you plan to make homemade croquettes for your dog, never use onions or garlic. Neither do grapes, pomegranate, chocolate, whole milk or natural peanuts; your pets shouldn’t try avocado or alcohol.
Other foods that are not recommended for four-legged friends are prawns and popcorn (corn in general). Celery, cherries, almonds, peppers, and marshmallows are also on the prohibited foods list.
On the other hand, pineapples, potatoes, mushrooms or tomatoes can be taken moderately as food ; The same goes for watermelon, cheese, broccoli, blueberries, strawberries, apples, and bread.
The green list
The list of recommended foods includes some vegetables like lettuce, spinach, and carrots, as well as some fruits like pear and melon. Beef is a favorite food for most dogs. Some dishes such as well-cooked fish or rice can also be on the menu of our loyal friend.
Homemade croquettes for your dog
For snacks, as a reward for good behavior or to replace purchased dog food (this idea needs to be discussed with the vet to avoid nutritional problems), we will share some homemade croquette recipes for your dog :
Meat croquettes
Ingredients:
- 250 g of lean veal cut into pieces
- 3 cups of meat broth
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup of lactose-free milk
- ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil
Preparation:
- Put all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well until you get a soft, malleable mass. If necessary, add more broth until the mass is the right consistency.
- Spread the dough on a previously greased baking sheet. Now cut into small croquettes with a knife or a pizza cutter .
- Bake in the oven preheated to 180 ° C for about an hour.
- After this time, take them out of the oven and wait for the croquettes to cool down and set.
In a closed jar with a lid, you can keep them in the refrigerator for a long time. They keep refrigerated for up to two weeks; Remember, the croquettes must be taken out of the freezer 20 minutes prior to consumption in order to thaw and be at an appropriate temperature.
Oatmeal croquettes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of oatmeal
- 1 medium potato, well cooked and cut into pieces
- ½ cup of lactose-free butter
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
Preparation:
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until you have a solid mass.
- Roll out the dough on a smooth surface and then cut into small biscuits (can be in the shape of a bone).
- Place the croquettes on a greased tray and place in the oven at 180 ° C for 30 minutes.
- Let sit until they are cold and crispy.
In a closed can or in a hermetically sealed bag, you can store them in a cool, dry place (there is no need to put them in the refrigerator). They last up to a week.
Chicken croquettes
Ingredients:
- 250 g boneless chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 beaten egg
- 100 g whole wheat flour
- 1 cup of oatmeal
- ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil
Preparation:
- Mix the flour and oatmeal with the egg until it is evenly mixed.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and knead everything well with your hands.
- Spread the dough on a smooth surface. Cut with a knife in small portions of the desired shape.
- Bake in the oven at a temperature of 180 ° C for 20 minutes.
- Let sit until they are cold and crispy.
To keep these croquettes it is necessary to keep them in a hermetically sealed container in the refrigerator. They can be kept for three weeks. We need to remember to take them out of the refrigerator in good time to warm them up before we give them to our dog.
