How to Make Homemade Pill Pockets for Your Dog
Place 2 tablespoons (15 grams) of flour into a bowl., Pour in 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of milk., Add 1 tablespoon (15 grams) of smooth peanut butter., Stir everything together with a spoon., Divide the mixture into small balls., Make a hole in...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Place 2 tablespoons (15 grams) of flour into a bowl.
If you don't have any all-purpose flour at home, you can also try one of the following: barley, brown rice, coconut, spelt, or whole wheat., If your dog is lactose intolerant, try almond milk or coconut milk.You can also use coconut oil instead., Make sure that the peanut butter is unsalted and does not contain xylitol.
Xylitol is a substitute sweetener and can be deadly to dogs., Once everything comes together, knead the dough with your fingers. , You can also make them square or oval-shaped instead, but make sure that they can fit your dog's pills.
You should be able to make 9 to 12 pill pockets, depending on the size of the pills.
If the dough is getting too sticky to work with, roll the balls in a little flour before moving on., You can use the end of a wooden spoon, a chopstick, a pencil eraser, or even a thermometer to make the pocket.
It needs to be large enough for the pill to slide into., They will last in the fridge for about 1 week, and in the freezer for 3 months.
If you want to freeze the pill pockets, freeze them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper of wax paper for 1 hour first, then transfer them to a freezer-safe container.If you used milk in the pockets, use the pills by the expiration date on the carton.
If you used coconut oil, the pill pockets will last about 3 months. -
Step 2: Pour in 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of milk.
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Step 3: Add 1 tablespoon (15 grams) of smooth peanut butter.
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Step 4: Stir everything together with a spoon.
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Step 5: Divide the mixture into small balls.
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Step 6: Make a hole in each pocket
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Step 7: about ½ to ¾ of the way deep.
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Step 8: Store the pill pockets in a zippered bag.
Detailed Guide
If you don't have any all-purpose flour at home, you can also try one of the following: barley, brown rice, coconut, spelt, or whole wheat., If your dog is lactose intolerant, try almond milk or coconut milk.You can also use coconut oil instead., Make sure that the peanut butter is unsalted and does not contain xylitol.
Xylitol is a substitute sweetener and can be deadly to dogs., Once everything comes together, knead the dough with your fingers. , You can also make them square or oval-shaped instead, but make sure that they can fit your dog's pills.
You should be able to make 9 to 12 pill pockets, depending on the size of the pills.
If the dough is getting too sticky to work with, roll the balls in a little flour before moving on., You can use the end of a wooden spoon, a chopstick, a pencil eraser, or even a thermometer to make the pocket.
It needs to be large enough for the pill to slide into., They will last in the fridge for about 1 week, and in the freezer for 3 months.
If you want to freeze the pill pockets, freeze them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper of wax paper for 1 hour first, then transfer them to a freezer-safe container.If you used milk in the pockets, use the pills by the expiration date on the carton.
If you used coconut oil, the pill pockets will last about 3 months.
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