Treats for Tricks

We love treating our dogs. A good thing to do is have your dog earn those treats. That is very real to your dog. In the wild dogs work to get their food and water. Your dog will be glad to do a trick for her treat. A paw shake is nice, or just to sit calmly for a second. Treat your dog right.

As far as food goes for your dog, onions are a big no no. Onions can be toxic to them, and to cats. Onions can cause a form of hemolytic anemia. It's a disease of the red blood cells. I will never use onions in any of these recipes.

Just a note: Oats contain a higher concentration of protein, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese, thiamin, folacin, and vitamin E than any other unfortified whole grain. Plus they are high in fiber, amino acids, and lipids, which contain a good balance of essential fatty acids for overall good health. Oats are low in gluten and have been shown to lower bad cholesterol and are good for the heart

SUNFLOWER CRANBERRY JOY

1 1/4 cup oat flour
1 1/4 cup brown rice flour
1 cup sunflower seeds unsalted and hulled
1/2 cup rolled oats, not instant but old fashioned kind
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup honey
3 tbsp. applesauce unsweetened
1 egg
1/2 cup water, add slowly

Preheat oven to 350* Set aside 1/2 cup sunflower seeds to use for topping. Combine ingredients except the water. Add water slowly and mix until dough forms. Add water if too dry or back off on water if too wet. Roll out on floured surface to 1/4" thickness. Use a flower shape cookie cutter or cut into cookie shape. Line on parchment cookie sheet. They can be put close together, they don't melt down.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely on wire rack. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator.

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