Low Purine Dog Biscuits
Submitted By: Anon
Recipe:
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups white rice flour
1/2 cup soy flour
1/4 cup corn meal
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsps butter or vegetable oil
2 eggs mixed with 1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup unsulphered molasses
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix dry ingredients. Add melted butter (or
oil), molasses and egg mixture (save 1 Tbsp egg mixture). Knead together
(add milk if too dry), let sit for 1/2 hour. Roll to 1/2 inch and cut into
desired shapes with cookie cutter. Put on cookie sheet, "paint" on
remaining egg mixture, and bake 30 minutes. Let cool and store in tightly
sealed container.
Because of the Schnauzer, Dalmatian, and certain other breeds' tendency
toward urinary stone formation, diets and treats low in "purine-yielding
ingredients" are advised. Every attempt has been made to ensure that this
recipe uses relatively low purine ingredients, however I cannot guarantee
that your dog will not have a reaction to these treats, either allergic or
urinary. It is very important to monitor the pH of your dog's urine when
introducing new foods and treats to its diet. The urinary pH should not
deviate from the normal pH of 7.0 if all is well. If you note any
deviation, you should contact your veterinarian immediately for a standard
urinalysis to see if abnormal urinary crystals are forming which can "grow
up" to become obstructing stones, or to detect other urinary problems.
Also keep in mind that these treats should be fed in small amounts and are
not meant to replace a well-balanced diet.
NOTES : from the MSPCA, Boston, MA
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2 cups white rice flour
1/2 cup soy flour
1/4 cup corn meal
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsps butter or vegetable oil
2 eggs mixed with 1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup unsulphered molasses
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix dry ingredients. Add melted butter (or
oil), molasses and egg mixture (save 1 Tbsp egg mixture). Knead together
(add milk if too dry), let sit for 1/2 hour. Roll to 1/2 inch and cut into
desired shapes with cookie cutter. Put on cookie sheet, "paint" on
remaining egg mixture, and bake 30 minutes. Let cool and store in tightly
sealed container.
Because of the Schnauzer, Dalmatian, and certain other breeds' tendency
toward urinary stone formation, diets and treats low in "purine-yielding
ingredients" are advised. Every attempt has been made to ensure that this
recipe uses relatively low purine ingredients, however I cannot guarantee
that your dog will not have a reaction to these treats, either allergic or
urinary. It is very important to monitor the pH of your dog's urine when
introducing new foods and treats to its diet. The urinary pH should not
deviate from the normal pH of 7.0 if all is well. If you note any
deviation, you should contact your veterinarian immediately for a standard
urinalysis to see if abnormal urinary crystals are forming which can "grow
up" to become obstructing stones, or to detect other urinary problems.
Also keep in mind that these treats should be fed in small amounts and are
not meant to replace a well-balanced diet.
NOTES : from the MSPCA, Boston, MA
Date Submitted: Sat Feb 19 15:56:00 EST 2005
