5 Healthy Recipes For Dogs & Cats Created By Canine Nutritionist

As parents, we understand the importance of good food and how important it is for a healthier living. Our pets are different beings from us humans and what suits our needs, doesn't necessarily suit theirs. and thinking about what we should feed them takes up a huge part of our day.

 Providing them a well-balanced diet and keeping their stomachs full is the ultimate goal! Unfortunately, when it comes to knowing what to make, personally my inner chef acts up! 

Canine Nutritionist from Heads Up For Tails brings 5 healthy dog food recipes and recipes for cats that are not only safe but also healthy and yummy! 

RECIPE 1- Tummy Soother

for the days your pet’s gut-feeling isn't right!

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup of plain pumpkin puree.
2. Crush 2 Nutri Treats Biscuits Digestive Health
3. 1 cup of plain yoghurt.

Directions -

1. Blend pumpkin, yoghurt, and powdered Nutri treats digestive health biscuits.
2. Pour into food-grade silicone moulds
3. Freeze moulds for 4 to 5 hours.
4. Serve your pet!

RECIPE 2- Mango Gummies

Because they deserve the ability to experience eating some form of candy! 

Ingredients:

1. 1/3 cup Mango pulp
2. 1/2 cup Water
3. 2t tablespoons gelatine

Directions -

1. Add 2 tablespoons of gelatine into ½ cup of lukewarm water. Stir slowly and add 1/3.
2. cup mango pulp to this. Mix well.
3. Transfer into silicone mould.
4. Keep it in the refrigerator until it solidifies (2-3 hr)
5. Voila! A yummy treat for your pet!
   
   

RECIPE 3 - Goat Milk Cookies Peanut Bar

Because who doesn't love the cookie and milk combination?

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup Peanut butter (make sure it’s xylitol-free) Fact - Xylitol is a naturally occurring substance that is widely used as a sugar substitute.
2. 1 cup of crushed Goat Milk Cookies (Apple, Pumpkin or Blueberry variant)
3. 1 raw egg

Directions -

1. Preheat oven to 160 degrees Celsius.
2. Combine peanut butter, crushed goat milk cookies and raw egg in a bowl. You may need to add more crushed cookies or peanut butter until you get the desired consistency of a thick paste or dough.
3. Roll the mixture out until it's about an inch thick.
4. Cut bars (you may choose the desired size of the bars)
5. Place onto a non-stick baking sheet and bake for 7-10 minutes at 160 degree Celsius.
6. Cool and serve!

RECIPE 4 - Jerky and Parsley Yogurt Dip

Not only is this dip healthy but it's absolutely delicious. Trust us, our pets gave us raving reviews.

Ingredients:

1. 1 tbsp parsley or any other herbs
2. 1 cup plain yoghurt
3. 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast (optional) or the HUFT Liver topper

Directions -

1. In the bowl you want to serve the dip in, combine dry ingredients.
2. Add the yoghurt and mix.
3. Dip your pet’s favourite Sara’s dehydrated Chicken Jerky or your pet’s favourite veggies such as cucumber, carrot etc.

RECIPE 5 Coconut Ladoos

These Ladoos will be the perfect festival time addition so that your pet can also enjoy the sweets with you!

Ingredients 

1. 1/3 Cup Coconut Oil
2. 2-3 Tablespoons Peanut Butter (with no Xylitol)
3. 2 1/2 Cups Rolled Oats (make into a flour and slightly roast it)
4. 1/3 Cup Finely Shredded Coconut

Directions -

1. Add coconut oil, peanut butter and roasted rolled oats flour to the food processor and mix until well combined.
2. Scoop out bite sized pieces with a spoon and roll into little balls.
3. Toss each ball gently in the finely shredded coconut until well coated.
4. Place on a flat tray lined with baking paper, refrigerate for 30 minutes and serve.

We hope you enjoy using these recipes to fulfil your pet’s junk food cravings by giving them alternative and healthy options!