Homemade Dog Chews
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4.4
Homemade Dog Chews
Description
This recipe creates DIY dog chews using only sweet potatoes as the ingredient. By slicing the potatoes into thin strips about a quarter to a third of an inch thick and baking them slowly at 250 degrees Fahrenheit for about three hours, the sweet potatoes dry out to a chewy texture suitable for canine chewing enjoyment.
The process requires flipping halfway through baking to achieve even drying. The baking sheet can be lined with parchment or used directly, depending on availability. The low-temperature slow baking prevents burning while preserving natural sweetness in the potatoes.
Once cooked, these treats should be stored chilled in the refrigerator or freezer to avoid mold. Such homemade chews offer a simple, preservative-free option compared to commercially processed dog snacks.
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potato or yams
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees f. Wash and dry your sweet potatoes. Thinly slice your potatoes length-wise. 1/4- 1/3 inch wide max.
- Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment if you have it. I was all out this time so I just placed them directly on the cookie sheet. Then bake them for 3 hours, turning them over halfway through. You want them to be pretty chewy and dry. You can also use a dehydrator if you have one instead.
- Store them in the fridge or freezer because if you leave them out they could get moldy.
- Then the real fun begins......giving them to your dog.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 18 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 18kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 73mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3075IU | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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