Anyone who’s had a dog knows they love to chew things up. Unfortunately they’re not picky about what they put in their mouth (kinda like my husband) and will chew on anything. So instead of giving them the couch, your favorite sweater, or a kids toy, give them these all natural homemade dog chews. Buying dog chews at the store can add up and most importantly you never really know what’s in them. So here is an awesome recipe for you dog lovers who want to treat your dog and save money. Win for the dog, win for your wallet, and win for your now safe household items. Everyone’s a winner!
Homemade Dog Chews
Ingredients: Sweet potatoes or yams
Directions: 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.
Our dog Comet LOVED these treats so much.
He sat down, knowing treats were in store….and enjoyed every bite.
Homemade Dog Chews
Ingredients
- 2 Sweet potatoes 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.
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About Karrie
Food is my love language. But so is saving money. So I like to combine the two a lot and make thrifty make ahead and freeze meals to save time. Because life is busy, and freezer meals can come to the rescue for all of us. And yes, they actually CAN taste good. Read more...
Comments & Reviews
Kathy says
Question: could these first be microwaved or parboiled to soften and make easier to cut?
Karrie says
I don’t think that would work – as you are trying to dry them out. You can try it though and see how it goes!
Kitty Hibbs says
This is a great idea, but you should know that dogs should not eat the skins because they can choke on them. Google it yourself and please change the recipe.
Mariska Mariska says
Good idiee like the sound of natural doggey treats
Joyce says
I love dogs so naturally I just love the dog treat recipes. Thanks so much.
Gayle says
My dogs loved the sweet potato treats!!
Kim N says
Our dog, Jacob absolutely loves these. Milk bones and other store bought treats would give him stomach issues. These are just perfect for him and much healthier. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Patricia Kerlin says
My pup loves sweet potato and I love being able to make myself
Instead of using the oven I use my Air Fryer. Just have to adjust time and temp. I use a low temp, longer time. Spray with oil and flip.
Lyndsay says
What temp and how long do you do them for in the air fryer ??
Daliah says
135° for 10 hours.
Angie says
Sounds good but do you leave the skin on
Nik says
I make these all of the time and I peel my sweet potatoes, so no you don’t have to leave the skin on