Santa Paws is Coming
To Town!


"He sees you when you're sleeping...
He knows when you're awake...
He knows if you've been bad or good
So BE GOOD for Goodness' Sake!!!..."

... and as every good puppy knows, he'll be expecting to be welcomed with T*R*E*A*T*S to fortify him as he makes his rounds. Here are a few he's sure to appreciate. You might even want to try them yourself!

"Homemade Frosty-Pups"
1 carton plain yogurt
1 ripe banana
1/4 cup water

Mix all ingredients together in a blender or food processor. Pour into ice cube trays or small paper cups (bathroom dispenser size). Freeze. Makes about 1/2 dozen cubes, or 3-6 small cups depending on fill level.
VARIATIONS:
"Ruff Road"- add broken up dog biscuits or bits of freeze-dried liver or kibble.
"Berry Good" - substitute strawberry or blueberry yogurt for plain.

"MicroDogs"
Slice hot dogs into quarters, lengthwise, then slice crosswise into small pieces. Place in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate covered with paper towels. Microwave on HIGH for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring about halfway through. Your humans may not like how these smell while they're cooking, but YOU'LL go crazy! Most of the fat cooks out, leaving a semi-crunchy, lower-fat snack. (For an even healthier version, use turkey hot-dogs.) These will keep for a long time in an air-tight container & are great training treats!

"The Canine Clowns' Party Mix"
2 c. spoon-size shredded wheat
2 c. cheerios
2 c. chex cereal (any variety)
2 tsp. dry gravy mix (your favorite flavor)
1/2 c. melted butter
1/2 c. imitation bacon bits
1/2 c. grated American cheese poweder (Kraft - may be sold as "Mac & Cheese topping")
1 c. dog treats (Pupperoni, Jerky, etc.) crumbled
Pour melted butter into a 9"x13" pan. Stir in bacon bits, cheese powder, gravy mix and dog treats. Add cereals, mixing to coat all pieces. Bake in a 250-degree oven for 45 minutes, or until crispy. Spread on absorbent paper to cool, then store in tightly sealed container. Just make sure your humans don't steal these!

"Bone-Appetit!"
1½ c. whole wheat flour
1¼ c. grated cheddar cheese
1 stick (¼ pound) corn oil margarine
1 or 2 cloves garlic, crushed
just a bit of milk
Cream the flour, cheese and margarine together, adding just enough milk so the mixture forms a ball. Chill. On a floured board, roll out to about 3/8" thickness, and cut with bone cookie cutter, or other desired shapes. Bake at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes, or until slightly browned and firm. Makes 2-3 dozen cookies, depending on size.

"Cheezie Stix"
2 c. whole wheat flour
¼ c. cornmeal
½ c. parmesan cheese
1 egg
¾ c. water
Preheat over to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients except ¼ cup of the parmesan cheese; knead until well mixed. Using a teaspoon, scoop mixture and form into quarter-sized balls. On a lightly floured surface, roll into sticks about pencil-thickness in the reserved parmesan cheese. Flatten by hand, then twist each several times. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet for approximately 30 minutes. Let cool on the pan. Store in an airtight container. Yields 15-20 sticks.

"Homemade Liver Treats"
1 lb. any kind of liver
1 cup corn meal
1-1/2 C. flour
1 tsp.garlic powder
1/2 tsp.salt
Cut liver into small chunks & grind in a food processor. In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients, then add ground liver mix thoroughly. Grease and flour a standard cookie sheet or jelly roll pan. Flour your hands well and spread liver/flour/cornmeal mixture over entire surface of pan. It will be fairly thin when spread out. Score with a knife at 1/2" intervals into a grid. Bake in oven preheated to 350 degrees for 20-30 min. Allow to cool 10 minutes and breack in the tiny squares. Store in the freezer and only keep a few in the fridge at a time. (Left at room temperature they will mold in a few days, so DO freeze them in a tight container.) This makes a goodly supply of tasty treats!


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