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Homemade gentle dog treat recipes you can make at home. Simple recipes, baking techniques, ingredient substitutions, and storage tips for creating safe, delicious treats your allergic dog will love.

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DIY Gentle Dog Treats: 10 Simple Homemade Recipes for Sensitive Stomachs
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DIY Gentle Dog Treats: 10 Simple Homemade Recipes for Sensitive Stomachs

Learn how to make safe, delicious dog treats for sensitive stomachs at home using simple ingredients that won't trigger your dog's allergies. Vet-approved recipes included.

February 28, 2024
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Recipe Categories

No-Bake Treats
8 recipes

Quick frozen and dehydrated treats that require no oven

Easy
5-15 min
Popular Recipes:
  • • Frozen banana treats
  • • Peanut butter balls
  • • Dehydrated sweet potato
Baked Biscuits
12 recipes

Traditional oven-baked treats using safe flours and ingredients

Medium
30-60 min
Popular Recipes:
  • • Rice flour biscuits
  • • Oat cookies
  • • Pumpkin treats
Training Treats
6 recipes

Small, soft treats perfect for training sessions

Easy
20-40 min
Popular Recipes:
  • • Liver treats
  • • Cheese cubes
  • • Soft training bites
Special Occasion
4 recipes

Birthday cakes and special celebration treats

Hard
1-2 hours
Popular Recipes:
  • • Dog birthday cake
  • • Pupcakes
  • • Holiday cookies

Essential Ingredients for Gentle Baking

Safe Flours
Rice flourCoconut flourOat flourAlmond flour

Avoid wheat flour if grain-sensitive

Protein Sources
EggsPlain Greek yogurtNovel proteinsBone broth

Use proteins your dog tolerates

Binding Agents
Pumpkin pureeSweet potatoApplesauceCoconut oil

Natural alternatives to processed binders

Flavor Enhancers
ParsleyMintTurmericCinnamon

Use dog-safe herbs and spices only

Recipe Safety Guidelines

When making homemade treats for dogs with allergies, safety is paramount. Follow these essential guidelines:

Before You Start:

  • • Always check ingredients against your dog's known allergies
  • • Start with small test batches before making large quantities
  • • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients only

While Baking:

  • • Store treats properly to prevent spoilage
  • • Never use toxic ingredients like chocolate, xylitol, or onions
  • • Introduce new treats gradually
Pro Baking Tips

Ingredient Prep:

  • • Measure ingredients precisely
  • • Use room temperature ingredients
  • • Sift dry ingredients together
  • • Check expiration dates

Baking Process:

  • • Preheat oven properly
  • • Use parchment paper
  • • Don't overbake treats
  • • Cool completely before storing

Storage:

  • • Use airtight containers
  • • Refrigerate for 1 week max
  • • Freeze for longer storage
  • • Label with date and ingredients