Alright, alright, settle down now, let me tell ya’ll about these here sweet potato duck dog treats. My old hound dog, bless his heart, he ain’t gettin’ any younger. And store-bought treats? Too much money, and who knows what’s in ‘em half the time. So, I figured, I’d make somethin’ myself. Somethin’ good, somethin’ healthy, somethin’ even my picky ol’ dog would gobble up.
First off, you gotta get yourself some sweet potatoes. You know, those orange things? Not the fancy ones, just the regular ones. Wash ‘em good, get all that dirt off. Then, you gotta chop ‘em up. Now, I ain’t got no fancy slicer, I just use a good ol’ knife. Cut ‘em into slices, not too thick, not too thin, you know, just right. Like, about this thick holds up fingers to demonstrate. Maybe a little thicker, maybe a little thinner, depends on how big your dog is, I reckon.
Then, you gotta get some duck. Yeah, duck. Don’t go lookin’ at me like that. My neighbor, he raises ducks, so I got some from him. You can probably find it at the store, too. Just make sure it ain’t got no bones in it. Bones are bad for dogs, everybody knows that. You gotta cook that duck, too. Don’t go givin’ your dog raw meat, that’s just askin’ for trouble. Just boil it or bake it, whatever’s easier. Then, you gotta chop it up all small, like, real small. Smaller than the sweet potatoes, see? Gotta make it easy for the old fella to chew.
Now comes the fun part. You mix them sweet potatoes and that duck together. I just use a big bowl, nothin’ fancy. You can add a little somethin’ extra if you want. Like, maybe a little bit of oatmeal, to make it stick together better. Or maybe a little bit of honey, for sweetness. My dog, he likes a little bit of honey. But don’t go overboard, too much sugar ain’t good for nobody, not even dogs.
- First, wash and chop the sweet potatoes.
- Second, cook and chop the duck meat.
- Third, mix the sweet potatoes and duck, maybe add a little oatmeal or honey.
- Fourth, spread it out on a pan and bake it.
- Fifth, let it cool and give it to your dog!
Then, you gotta spread it all out on a pan. I use a cookie sheet, the kind you use for bakin’ cookies. Spread it out real thin, so it cooks even. Then, you gotta bake it. Now, I ain’t got no fancy oven, just a regular ol’ one. I bake it at… well, I just bake it till it’s done. You know, till it’s kinda crispy, kinda chewy. You gotta keep an eye on it, though, don’t wanna burn it. Burnt food ain’t good for nobody.
Once it’s done, you gotta let it cool. Don’t go givin’ it to your dog hot, he’ll burn his tongue. And then you gotta break it up into pieces. Little pieces for little dogs, big pieces for big dogs. My dog, he’s a medium-sized dog, so he gets medium-sized pieces. And that’s it! You got yourself some homemade sweet potato duck dog treats. Your dog will love ‘em, I guarantee it.
My old hound, he gobbles these things up like there’s no tomorrow. And I feel good knowin’ what’s in ‘em. Just good, wholesome food, nothin’ artificial. And it saves me a few pennies, too, which is always a good thing. So, there you have it. Easy as pie. Even an old woman like me can do it, so you can too. Go on, give it a try. Your dog will thank ya.
And let me tell you somethin’ else, these treats, they ain’t just for old dogs. Puppies love ‘em too. My neighbor’s grandkids, they got a new puppy, little fella, all full of energy. I gave ‘em some of these treats, and that puppy went wild for ‘em. So, whether your dog is young or old, big or small, picky or not, they’ll love these sweet potato duck dog treats. Trust me on this.
Now, I ain’t no expert or nothin’, but I been makin’ these treats for a while now, and they always come out good. Just remember, keep it simple, keep it healthy, and keep it tasty. That’s all there is to it. Your dog will be happy, and you’ll be happy knowin’ you’re givin’ him somethin’ good. And that, my friends, is what matters most.
And one more thing! Don’t you go frettin’ if it ain’t perfect the first time. Cooking takes practice, even for dog treats. Maybe you’ll add too much oatmeal, maybe you’ll cook it too long. It happens. Just keep tryin’, and you’ll get the hang of it. And even if it ain’t perfect, your dog probably won’t even notice. He’ll be too busy eatin’ it up to care!
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