National Dog Biscuit Day Is February 23

Did you know February 23 is National Dog Biscuit Day?

I’m pretty sure your dog knows. Here are two treat recipes — one to make any time and one to save for the summer when it’s hot.

Flaxtastic Dog Treats

These are healthy and tasty.

Ingredients (organic, where possible):
    •    ½ cup flaxseed
    •    1 cup oats
    •    1 cup whole wheat flour
    •    ½ to 1 cup broth
    •    ¼ cup peanut butter

Directions:
    1.  Preheat oven to 350
    2.  Stir together flaxseed, oats and flour
    3.  Add peanut butter and ½ cup broth
    4.  Stir, adding more broth as needed to form a thick dough
    5.  Form dough into a ball
    6.  Roll out to ¼ inch thickness on a lightly floured surface
    7.  Cut into fun shapes
    8.  Bake 10 minutes till golden brown, flip, bake about 10 more
    9.  Cool and store airtight up to a week (if they last that long)

Pumpkin Pupsicles

These will make yours the coolest pup in town.

Ingredients (organic, where possible):
    •    1 can pumpkin puree
    •    15 oz. tub nonfat Greek yogurt
    •    1 tablespoon honey
    •    kibble pieces

Directions:
    1.  Using a blender, mix all ingredients except kibble till smooth
    2.  Fill ice cube or mini cupcake trays with mixture
    3.  Add 1 piece of kibble to middle of each treat
    4.  Freeze until good and solid
    5.  Take out of molds, place in a zip bag and store in freezer

Yum.