My dogs absolutely love sweet potato treats but considering I have 4 German Shepherds – buying treats like these started to get a little pricey for me so I figured, why not try to make them myself!?
These sweet potato dog chews are SO healthy and EASY to make. You don’t need any special gadgets (like a dehydrator) to make them and there’s just ONE ingredient – Sweet Potatoes! According to PETMD, sweet potatoes are one of the best dietary sources of vitamin A, which promotes healthy skin, coat, eyes, nerves, and muscles in dogs. Sweet potatoes are also a rich source of vitamins A, C, B6, potassium, calcium, and iron for dogs which make these a great treat choice for your pup!
Let me know how they turn out and if you have any tips + tricks for dehydrating dog treats in an oven. What else do you dehydrate for your dogs? Don’t forget to tag me in your treat photos on insta @k9kitchn
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How to Make Homemade Sweet Potato Dog Chews | DIY Dog Treats
Course: baked dog treatsCuisine: Baked Dog TreatsDifficulty: Easy10
servings20
minutes6
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hours20
minutesTry these all natural easy homemade dog chews.
Sweet potatoes are rich source of vitamins A, C, B6, potassium, calcium, and iron for dogs which make these a great treat choice for your pup!
Ingredients
A few large sweet potatoes
Coconut oil or parchment paper (optional)
Baking sheet
Directions
- Preheat your oven to its lowest setting temp setting, mine was 170F
- Set aside a baking sheet either lined with parchment paper or lightly greased with coconut oil
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes You can slice the potatoes either lengthwise 1/3 – 1/4 inch thick or cut them like round chips. I chose lengthwise because I have large dogs and prefer bigger chews for them.
- Place your potato slices on baking sheet and into the oven for 4-8 hours turning once half way through. Bake time will vary depending on your oven temp and also what consistency you would like the chews to be. I left mine in the oven for about 6 hours and they were chewy with a little crunch. Perfect!
Recipe Video
Notes
- Disclaimer: Please always consult your animal nutritionist or veterinarian for any questions/concerns or before changing anything in your pets diet. I am not – nor do I claim to be, an animal nutritionist. I’m just a dog mom sharing fun recipes that are (mostly) healthier than store bought options. I hope you’ll find one your dog loves and make it often. Thanks for being here
