Today I’m sharing a healthy dog biscuit recipe for sensitive tummys that you and your dog will love. It’s gluten-free and easy to make.
Our dog Cinnamon is a special needs mature girl. Aside from being on a regular regime of medications, she has trouble eating regular dog biscuits, most dog foods and she has a sensitive tummy.
Basically, we have to watch what she eats and like a kid with candy she’ll eat almost anything she can chew. Usually with bad results. I feel so bad when I throw away the treats that come packed with her pet med delivery. Yes, she is usually sitting and watching me, which makes it worse.
This year instead of buying her a toy for her Christmas stocking I decided to make her gift. Something she’d really enjoy, a big batch of healthy dog biscuits that are gluten-free, have special ingredients to aid in digestion for sensitive tummies and in a size that she can chew.
I read and dug around Pinterest for a healthy dog biscuit recipe for sensitive tummys. I saw lots of dog biscuit recipes that used pumpkin. I thought canned pumpkin was included because it’s a holiday dog biscuit. OK, it was late and I was tired, you can laugh at me it’s OK.
I found what looked like a good recipe on Simmer Till Done which also used canned pumpkin. What I liked most about this recipe was that she shared why her recipe called for pumpkin. She explained that her vet recommended adding a little pumpkin into her dog’s diet to aid in digestion. OK, I thought. If I can get Cinnamon to think she’s getting a treat and hide that it’s good for her and her sensitive tummy we have a win – win!
I tweaked the recipe to accommodate our needs. Cinnamon can’t eat regular biscuits or even large dog food chunks so I made little cookies. While I was in the Christmas spirit with a glass of wine and holiday tunes playing in the background I doubled the batch. Now, every dog in our family as well as friends and the neighbors pooches will have a Christmas box of healthy dog biscuits too.
Healthy Dog Biscuit Recipe For Sensitive Tummies
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons dry milk
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 1/2 cups brown rice flour (labeled gluten-free flour )
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
- water
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix all the wet ingredients together in a bowl except the water. Add the dry ingredients slowly to mix well. Sprinkle water into the mixture as needed until you get a cookie dough consistency. Roll into small balls and place onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Press crisscross patterns across the top with a fork like peanut butter cookies. Our cookies were about 1 1/2″ across. They work fine in any size. I also made a batch of mini cookies for our neighbors little Yorkies and they cooked in about the same amount of time.
Bake for about 15 minutes per batch. They will not rise or spread out, They will be slightly brown on the bottom when they’re done. One batch made about 100 – 150 healthy dog biscuit cookies depending on the size.
I’ve printed this recipe for healthy dog biscuits for sensitive tummys and will include it in each gift box of biscuits we, err Cinnamon gives out. She Loves these and I like that she’s getting a healthy gluten-free treat with no preservatives.
Do you have a furry friend who could use this healthy dog biscuit recipe for sensitive tummys? Pass it on!
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Brittany says
Are these safe for cats as well?
Wendi says
Hi Brittany!
Thant’s a good question and I don’t know the answer. I would think so. Although I’d probably do some research to be sure that cats can have the ingredients. Thanks for asking!
Lidia says
Thanks for the recipe. Can I substitute this recipe with coconut flour?
Wendi says
Hi Lidia, That’s a very good question. I don’t see why not but I would do research to be sure coconut flour is OK for dogs. Otherwise I think it would work fine. have fun making these, our dog loved them!
Lynn says
Do you need to store these in the refrigerator to keep them fresh or how long do they last? I’d like to make them for my 2 grand pups and my dog, Jack. Thanks for the recipe.
Wendi says
Hi Lynn,
Thant’s a good question! Like regular cookies, I think they may be fine not stored in the fridge if you use them up quickly. On the other hand, if you were to keep them a long time, I’d say yes, store them in the fridge or even freezer. I hope that helps and enjoy the recipe!
Buffy says
Thank You for the great recipe! I have made our dog’s snacks for years..about 26 or so now. I will give these a try and see how the ‘kids’ like them. LOL!! We have 8 bigs now and I have the double batches so we don’t run out! Most freeze well so I can pack the freezer and use them as needed. I love all of them tho so it’s fun to bake goodies. Happy New Year to you and Cinnamon!!
Wendi says
Wow what a family, and how lucky are your kids that Mom keeps them stocked with wholesome goodies! I’d never thought about freezing them before, thanks for sharing that tip. I hope your pups enjoy this recipe it’s been popular with Cinnamon and all our four legged friends. Thanks so much for your visit!
Melissa says
I just discovered your blog yesterday and when I saw this recipe, I knew I had to make it. We also have a boxer, named Bella. She’s 7 years old and she can have a sensitive tummy at times too. So I ran out to the store and got the ingredients and made them last night. She loves them! We also have a 4 month old coonhound puppy and he can’t get enough of them either! Thanks for sharing!
Wendi says
Melissa, I’m thrilled you, or should I say your pup Bella, ejoyed the treats! I love that they are free from preservatives and other non-healthy items. Thanks for leaving me a note and thanks for reading my blog!
Dawn says
Wendi,
Thank you for the recipe. My girl Dyann will appreciate them greatly (she is a 9 year old boxer). Cabo (he is a 2 year old boxer) will gobble them up as well!
Wendi says
Your boxer girls will love them! Our Cinnamon is an 11 year old boxer and goes nuts for them:) Thanks for taking the time to leave me a note & Happy Holidays!
Teresa says
Thanks for the great recipe! Store bought treats make my Hope so itchy she scratches off her fur. I try to go grain free with her so I’m going to try almond or coconut flour! Ty!!
Wendi says
You’re welcome! These are easy to make and keep well too. I’m sure your Hope will enjoy them. Please let me know how the almond or coconut flour works out and I’ll add a note to this post about using it as well. Appreciate your comment & have a nice day!
Kristy says
My dog has tummy issues from time to time, not nearly as bad as he used to, but he could still use something like this when his tummy is upset. I’ve never used rice flour before but it sounds like an interesting addition and Mr. Bo-Bo loves crunchy treats, so the crunchier the better!
Wendi says
I’ll bet Mr. Bo-Bo would love these! I think the rice flour is much better for dogs than wheat flour. My dog loved them and the treats keep really well:) Thanks for visiting!
Heather says
Could I use regular flour since the only allergy my dog has is to red food dye?
Wendi says
You may want to ask your vet that question. I think the wheat flour is not good for dogs so and I’d hate to give you the wrong answer. Good luck!
inge lewis says
this sounds really easy and fun to do! Unfortunately, my dog is allergic to wheat. Can I use something instead of the flour to bind it? I cannot buy her any food with rice,flour,wheat in it since it causes “hot spots” to appear and she licks them incessantly. Thanks for any ideas!
Wendi says
This is a gluten free recipe and contains no wheat at all. Rice flour is called flour but it’s made from rice and is the gluten free substitute for wheat flour. Maybe check with your vet for their confirmation that rice flour is ok. I understand your situation. Hot spots are awful when they happen. Good luck!
Jenn says
How long do the biscuits last for approximately?
Wendi says
Jenn~ We still have some from the holidays. I keep ours in an airtight container. I think they’ll last a long time if they are packaged well. If you make a big batch you might try putting some in the freezer. Good questions & thanks for asking!
Jenn says
Thanks! A very helpful response! I have one dog but my best friend has his sister and a bunch of other dogs. So I really have a ton of adopted pups that I want to bake healthy treats for!
I have one major problem though. My dog does not only have an extremely sensitive stomach, but is allergic to countless things, including chicken. I’m afraid if I include eggs that it’ll spark a reaction with him, and he suffers enough every single day. Any suggestions for what else I could use as a binder? Once again, thanks a lot!
Wendi says
Wow! That’s a challenging question. I’d probably check first either online or with cooks who prepare foods for people with similar challenges. Then, I’d check with your vet to be sure whatever binding substitute you’ve found is ok for dogs. I wish I could be more helpful on this question. Good luck! Your pup certaintly has a loving Mom in you. Hat’s off to you for trying to find a treat that makes you both happy!
Jenn says
Thank you for that compliment! That really means a lot to me. I love my dog and every other animal out there with all my heart. I guess that’s why I’m
becoming an Animal Health Technician!
So I made your recipe today! I did some research on the binding agent problem. I really wanted to use flax seed powder but didn’t have any. I ended up using one whole frozen banana to substitute the 2 eggs. I mashed it really well, and added a little bit of baking powder and olive oil so it wouldn’t be too dense in the dough. It worked great! My pup absolutely loves them! I say “cookie” and he doesn’t run to where his normal biscuits and treats are stored, but to the kitchen where the container of homemade treats are!
Definitely going to give some of them out to my friend’s dogs and even my Vet for her pups. We’re all very careful about we feed our furry kids.
Thanks a lot for the recipe! Will definitely be using it over and over, and experimenting more with the egg substitute!
Thanks again!
Wendi says
I’m so happy to hear you found a method that will work. Thanks for sharing it here as well. I’m sure there are other pet “Moms” who have had the same challenges!
Sherie says
3 tbsp of applesauce = 1 egg
Mary says
Thanks for sharing! Don’t throw away the treats that come with her medicine, donate to a local shelter!
Wendi says
Hi Mary! Unfortunately they only send 1 biscuit and we don’t have a shelter nearby. We are regular donators to several animal causes though, and all of ours are rescue pets. I’m glad you liked the biscuit recipe! Happy New Year and thanks for stopping by!
Laura Reese says
Love this recipe! Curious, though, could the peanut butter be substituted for another “butter” like sun butter or soy? I’m new to making doggy treats and have a son who’s allergic to peanuts.
Thanks!
Wendi says
Laura, You can skip the peanut butter altogether. I added that because my dog loves it. Our nephew is very allergic to peanuts so I understand not wanting them in the house. I’m sure you could also add another “butter”. I did like that the peanut butter helped soften them a little. Thanks for your comment and good luck with the biscuits!
Allison @ The Book Wheel says
This is perfect! Thank you! I have two dogs and one has a pretty sensitive stomach and I have to be careful with treats.
Thanks for linking up!
Wendi says
Allison, These treats work so well for us and Cinnamon loves them. I hope you try the recipe its so easy and much healthier than the store bought box kind. Thanks for stopping by!
Rebecca @ Love at First Book says
Very cute pup! I’ve made some frozen treats for Tilly, but never baked any treats for her.
Wendi says
Cinnamon says thank you, she does her best to be cute. The sad eyes are just a ploy to get more treats! Tilly would love these. You’ll have to share your frozen recipe in the summer when its crazy hot here 🙂