Garlic is Good for Your Dogs Too

January 18, 2007 · Filed under Dogs

Garlic isn’t only good for you but good for your dog as well.

Garlic strengthens your dog’s immune system and helps them fight harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Garlic also helps their cardiovascular system and some people find that it helps keep fleas at bay.

  • Add  a quarter clove of finely minced garlic per 10 pounds of dog weight to your dog’s daily diet. 

Garlic Dog Treats

You will need:

  • 2 cups of whole wheat flour
  • 2/3 cup stone-ground cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup sesame seeds
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup chicken  broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  1. Mix the flour, cornmeal, and sesame seeds in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, beat 2 eggs with the milk. Add the chicken broth, olive oil and garlic to the egg and milk mixture. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry mix until you have a firm dough.
  2. Let dough stand for 15 minutes.
  3. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch and cut into your dog’s favorite shapes.
  4. Beat the third egg and brush the treats with the egg.
  5. Put the treats on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees F for 25 - 35 minutes or until golden brown.   

Allow the treats to cool before giving to your dog. Store in a sealed bag or sealed container for later use.

My dogs loved these treats and I found that it helped their breath as well.

~ Do It Yourself Naturally

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5 Responses so far »

  1. 1

    PPC Guy said,

    January 18, 2007 @ 3:21 pm

    What yogurt. I used to give my dog yoplait yogurt all the time. His favorite was the strawberry flavor.

  2. 2

    d.i.y naturally said,

    February 10, 2007 @ 5:03 pm

    My dogs seem to like yogurt as well but I haven’t found any info on whether it’s good or bad for them. I’ll let you know if I come across anything.

  3. 3

    April @ Natural Health Remedies said,

    July 18, 2007 @ 4:55 pm

    You might like this blog post I came across

    http://blog.jollygreengirl.com/very-eco-friendly-ice-cream-for-your-dog/

  4. 4

    suzanne said,

    August 14, 2008 @ 10:56 am

    Hi my dog had kennel cough and i bot him herds like garlic and vitamins c and some echinacea and you give this for 5 to 7 day;s and she got better.

  5. 5

    d.i.y. naturally said,

    August 14, 2008 @ 11:17 am

    @suzanne

    That’s fantastics! Thanks for sharing this great tip! and I’m glad your dog is healthy and well.

    ~ d.i.y. naturally

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