Gingerbread men are a Christmas holiday favorite. The spicy aroma suggests winter holiday time! So why not include the dog too? Their heightened sense of smell will not let you get away with baking gingerbread men and not giving them a taste.
Tammie's Homemade Pet Treats makes these gingerbread Christmas dog treats and finishes them with Fido's Frosting brand Royal Icing for Dogs.
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| Gingerbread dog treats decorated with Fido's Frosting Royal Icing for dogs by Tammie's Homemade Pet Treats |
Gingerbread treats are typically made with ginger and molasses or honey instead of sugar. Make them as a biscuit or a loaf cake. Ginger is used to alleviate nausea associated with motion sickness in humans and reportedly has similar effects in dogs. Honey and molasses are used frequently in recipes for dog treats as well. If you have any concerns about feeding your dog these foods, please talk to your vet before doing so.
Ginger root, molasses, and honey are natural ingredients.
Gingerbread biscuit recipes for dogs can be found around the internet. Beware of recipes that list nutmeg and garlic as ingredients for dog biscuits. These are two ingredients that can be toxic to dogs in large amounts.
Very simply, to make your own gingerbread homemade dog treats, add the following to your regular biscuit dough:
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 cup molasses
Remember, dog treats are not a substitute for a meal. Even though your dog will beg for more, do not give in!
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