Lolly!

Is your dog like mine? Completely and utterly....ANNOYING yet in the most charming, happy and irresistible way? I thought so...

Below is a picture of our Lollipop. When I brought her home from the breeder,  I suggested three names to our girls and they chose Lollipop. Would you like to know why she is named Lollipop Dear Reader? She is named Lollipop because she licks everything, I mean everything that comes near or around her face. She is capable of circus-worthy contortions to make this happen! It suits her to a T. Most of the time, we just call her Lolly.

I know I have blogged about her in the past but she really is sweet and rather wonderful. Lolly keeps us all entertained, comforted and is sweet company. Lolly also checks the house, threatens every leaf, bird, fox, car or human that dares to come within a square block of our home. She loves popcorn and floor snacks. She loves her yard and to chase stuff whether is it a bird, a ball, sunbeams or her own tail or shadow. She makes an excellent pillow and is an aspiring yoga instructor. She is not a finicky eater and joyfully consumes leftovers. She has big, black eyes and a nose to match, both of which are kind and wet. Her snow white coat is both hypoallergenic and notoriously seems to always smell of "eau de Lollipop." If she was in California, she could hear a bag of treats being opened and would come running, full tilt, even if she seems like she is asleep or out of state. She snores, dreams and is verbal about what she wants. (At time she can be a bit preachy.) I swear Lollipop can smile.

In light of how much our pet family members willingly offer us through thick and thin, today I offer a simple recipe for dog and cat treats. I grabbed the dog biscuit recipe from the Cesar's Way website, here is the link: https://www.cesarsway.com/dog-care/nutrition/recipes-for-quick-and-healthy-dog-treats
I edited this recipe a bit. I used to make homemade dog biscuits years ago. Be wary of additions that are not "dog-friendly" like dried fruits, or foods that may make your doggie need the outdoors like cheese. 

Basic dog biscuits

• 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour (substitute regular flour or oats if your dog is sensitive to wheat)
• Salt as needed
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. Beef or chicken Bouillon granules or stock
• ½ cup hot water
• Optional add-ins like bacon bits, oats, etc. 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Dissolve bouillon in hot water. Add remaining ingredients. Knead dough until it forms a ball. Roll dough until ½ inch thick. Cut into slices Place dough pieces on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake for 30 minutes. Cool and store airtight and store in the freezer up to 6 months.

3 Ingredient Salmon Cat Treats (This recipe (I edited a bit also,  is from The cookie Rookie website and here is the link: https://www.thecookierookie.com/3-ingredient-salmon-cat-treats/

• 10 oz canned salmon (undrained)
• 1 egg (beaten)
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
  
• Heat oven to 350°.
  
• Chop the salmon as finely as possible. Combine the salmon, egg  and flour until dough forms. If dough is too dry, add up to 1/3 cup water. If dough is too wet or sticky, add a bit more flour. Dough should be tacky but not sticky. Roll out dough on a floured surface until about 1/4 inch thick. Use a 3/4-inch cookie cutter in the shape of your choice to create your treats. Place treats on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350° for about 20 minutes. When they're slightly browned and crunchy, they're done. Cool before serving. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

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What is your pet family member like? Do you have a treat recipe they love? Share your stories and recipes in the comments section.