My 14 1/2 year old dog just had life saving surgery and I wanted to make him a special treat. I remember the veterinarian said that pumpkin is forking good for dogs. So an all natural high end biscuit was created for him. The biscuits are made from fresh pumpkin, spelt flour, rolled oats, butter and egg. He smelled the biscuits just before they were done and marched into the kitchen.
And when the biscuits were cool enough………..
Ooh he REALLY FORKING Likes them…phewwww…he has a discriminating palate and doesn’t like many things other than meat, cheese and butter. He has always been a picky one. The three year old really likes them too!
Ingredients makes 22 servings
1 cup fresh pumpkin flesh mashed DON’T FORKING USE CANNED***Tips on Pumpkin Below
1 cup spelt
1 cup rolled oats DON’T FORKING USE INSTANT
2 oz butter melted
1 extra large egg beaten
Directions Set oven to 350 degrees
Mix up all the ingredients and put 1/2 in a pastry bag with about 1/2 inch cut off the tip. Squeeze out dough into about 3 inch log shapes onto parchment paper on top of your sheet tray.
If desired shape the logs into bone shapes
and bake about 30 minutes in your preheated 350 degree oven. Serve in moderation as a snack. No chemicals so keep in the refrigerator and use within the week.
These are Forking Great Dog Biscuits and That’s The Forking Truth
Pumpkin Tips
The most delicious pumpkin looks like this. Make sure you purchase the bright green ones because the duller ones aren’t as sweet or flavorful. These squash go by several names and are mostly named kobacha squash or Thai Pumpkin in this area but I read that they are also called Italian Pumpkin. The easiest and safest way to prepare it is to Just toss it in a pan. Add a little water cover with foil and put in a 350 degree oven and between 45- 75 minutes it should be done depending on size. Most go for about an hour. You want the squash to be fork tender. When the squash is cool enough to handle split it in half and scoop out the stringy seeds.
Then cut off the skin.
Keep going till done and you have lots of delicious pumpkin ready for use.
