📖 From the Chef’s Notebook
Inspired by the Forever Dog Life book, this recipe is a fun and easy starting point for making your own dog treats at home. We used cow lips (don’t knock it ‘til your dog tries it!), but the book also recommends options like boneless chicken breast, rabbit loin, lean beef, liver, turkey breast, lamb loin, or lean pork – so you’ve got plenty of healthy choices to play with.
Every ingredient has a job to do.
Lean chicken: builds strong muscles
Chia and sesame seeds: support a healthy, shiny coat
Honey and almond butter: deliver natural energy and skin support.
Thyme: promotes healthy gut bacteria
👨🍳 Chef’s Tip:
The thinner, the better! Thin slices dry faster, last longer when used for training, and help prevent overfeeding. For easier, cleaner cuts, try semi-freezing the meat first.
Here’s the trick: no moisture = long shelf life. Dry your strips properly and they’ll last up to 4 weeks in a sealed jar somewhere cool and dry.
This batch makes 30–40 little snacks.
No dehydrator? A low oven with the door ajar slightly will do - just don’t blame me when your dog follows the smell and tries to climb in.
Cut into strips
▼Thinly slice your cow lips or meat of choice into jerky strips.
Combine all ingredients
▼- 500g thinly sliced cow lips (or your meat of choice)
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp almond butter
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tbsp honey
Spread evenly on tray
▼12+ hours until crisp
▼Let it cool before storage
▼Snack Time
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