We LOVE baking in homemade dog treats so thought why not incorporate a calming ingredient to help stressed dogs during firework season. Valerian root is commonly recommended by Vets for noise phobias and fears associated with loud noises such as fireworks and thunder. The perfect homemade treat to help calm dogs during stressful situations and great as a bedtime treat too!!
Ingredients
2 x Cups Rice Flour
1 x Cup Oat Milk
2 x Dessert Spoon Coconut Oil
2 x Dessert Spoon Peanut Butter (Xylitol Free)
1 x Dessert Spoon Honey
1 x Dessert spoon dried valerian root
Directions
🐶 Preheat oven to 180c
🐶 Melt coconut oil gently and combine well with rest of ingredients in a bowl.
🐶 Knead dough ball and create a long roll on floured surface and cut into cookie pieces (roll out large or small depending on size of cookies you want)
🐶 Bake for 10/15 minutes on a baking sheet until golden brown.
🐶 Cool before serving and store in an airtight container.
A note from our nutritionist
These treats are intended for healthy adult dogs, using small amounts of honey and coconut oil, plus plain, unsweetened oat milk. Check before feeding dogs with pancreatitis, high blood fats, pancreatic enzyme insufficiency (EPI), digestive sensitivities, gallbladder or liver problems, MCADD or weight concerns. Honey and rice flour need particular care with diabetes, while fortified oat milk may affect kidney diets. Valerian requires veterinary advice for dogs under 12 months, pregnant dogs, dogs with anxiety, those taking anti-epileptic medication or those with complex medical needs.
