You don't need any long ingredient list, or complicated instructions, to make dehydrated dog treats at home. The process is similar whether you're drying vegetables, fruit, meat or fish. Drying times can vary depending on the ingredient you're using, and also on how crunchy, or chewy, you prefer your treats to be.
Is a dehydrator good for dog treats?
Benefits of Dehydrated Dog Treats When you dehydrate meat you are getting all the nutritional benefits of raw meat, but you are removing any dangerous pathogens often found in raw meat. Dehydrated treats are also much easier to store than raw treats and last a lot longer if stored correctly.
How long do you dehydrate dog treats?
To dehydrated baked dog treats, bake as per the recipe, then place the biscuits in your dehydrator. Dry on the lowest setting for 4 – 6 hours until the cookies snap cleanly when you break them in half and the inside is completely dried with no remaining moisture. Allow them to cool completely before packaging.
Can you make dog biscuits in a dehydrator?
Dehydrators are wonderful tools and perfect for making your dehydrated dog treats, but they are not necessary. It's also very easy to make your homemade dog treats in the oven, even if it doesn't have a dehydrate setting.
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