Homemade Treats for Dogs with Yeast Infections
These homemade treats for dogs are perfect for dogs prone to yeast infections. Packed with lean protein, healthy fats, and anti-fungal herbs, these herbal cookies can boost immunity and provide inner defense against yeast naturally.
Spring is here, which means it's swimming season for Rambo. Rambo loves water, and you know what loves being in a wet and moist environment? Yeast! Because Rambo is wet all the time, and drying him is an event, he is prone to yeast infections during swimming season. To boost his immunity and inner defense against yeast naturally, I like to incorporate apple cider vinegar and anti-fungal herbs like oregano and thyme into his diet.
These mini herbal cookies for dogs are soft and crumbly. You can feed them as treats or crumble and sprinkle them on top of your dog’s food as a food topper. These herbal cookies are low in carbs, making them an ideal choice for dogs with yeast infections. Don’t forget that sugar feeds yeast!
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What ingredients you need to make homemade treats for dogs with yeast infections?
MCT Oil - MCT oil contains caprylic acid, which is a saturated fatty acid known for its antimicrobial properties.
Ground turkey - Turkey is a lean protein source that is generally considered a cooling protein in traditional Chinese medicine. Cooling proteins are believed to have a calming and anti-inflammatory effect on the body, which can be beneficial in managing yeast infections and reducing inflammation associated with them.
Oregano - Oregano contains compounds like carvacrol and thymol, which have antif-ungal properties. These compounds can help inhibit the growth of yeast and other fungi, making oregano a useful ingredient in combating yeast infections in dogs.
Thyme - Similar to oregano, thyme contains thymol, which has anti-fungal properties. Thyme can help inhibit the growth of yeast and other fungi, providing additional support in managing yeast infections in dogs.
How to make homemade treats for dogs with yeast infections?
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
Steam lean ground turkey until it’s cooked, and save the turkey broth from steaming.
In a food processor, puree cooked turkey (along with the turkey broth), oregano, thyme, and MCT oil until smooth.
In a large mixing bowl, mix the coconut flour with turkey mixture.
Divide the dough evenly among 24-pan mini muffin pan.
Bake in the preheated oven at 300 degrees F for 15 minutes.
Allow the herbal cookies to cool completely before serving them to your dog
FAQs and tips on homemade treats for dogs with yeast infections?
What is the best way to store this? Once the cookies are completely cool, I store them in the fridge and freeze the remaining after 5 days.
Can I use other flour other than coconut flour? If you’re making this treat for your dog who has yeast infections, it’s better to avoid wheat flour, rice four oat flour as they are high in carbs. Don’t forget sugar feeds yeast. If Rambo has a yeast infection, I would stick to coconut flour in this recipe. If he doesn’t. oat flour can be used.
Can I bake this at a higher temperature or longer time? This recipe contains MCT oil, which has a relatively low smoke point compared to other cooking oils. Its smoke point is typically around 320°F to 350°F (160°C to 177°C). Therefore, it's not ideal for high-heat cooking methods like frying or baking at high temperatures. It's best to use MCT oil in recipes that require low to medium heat or in applications where the oil is not subjected to prolonged high temperatures.
A few other homemade dog treat recipes to try:
Herbal Cookies For Dogs
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- Steam lean ground turkey until it’s cooked, and save the turkey broth from steaming.
- In a food processor, puree cooked turkey (along with the turkey broth), oregano, thyme, and MCT oil until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the coconut flour with turkey mixture.
- Divide the dough evenly among 24-pan mini muffin pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven at 300 degrees F for 15 minutes.
- Allow the herbal cookies to cool completely before serving them to your dog
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Disclaimer: Please remember that I'm not a medical professional. The insights shared in this blog post are based on my personal research and the experiences I've gained as a crazy dog mom who is obsessed with my dog's health. In cases where your dog has any medical issues or health concerns, it's vital to consult with a licensed veterinarian or a qualified animal healthcare provider. While I aim to provide informative content based on my personal experiences, it should never be considered a replacement for professional veterinary guidance.
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