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Does your dog love doggy pupperoni sticks, but you hate the added chemicals, food dyes and junk?
Me too, man. Me. too. There is almost nothing my dogs won’t do for one of those gross little sausages.
Back in the day, before I knew better, Felix used to love those dried sausage dog treats that you get at the pet store.
The only problem? He really shouldn’t eat them. These dog treats usually made of beef and often they have grain in them. Some brands use food colouring, many use chemical preservatives. While your dog thinks they’re delicious, they aren’t very healthy. I set out to make a healthy version that my dogs would still love, but that I could feel good about giving.
These turkey sausage dehydrator dogs treats are just as good as the originals.
These homemade dog sausage treats are better for them, super easy to make and you can’t beat the price.
Easy DIY Turkey Sausage Dehydrator Dog Treats
These easy DIY dehydrator dog treats are made from grocery store sausages, they need absolutely no prep and they make the most delicious dog treats that will drive your dog wild.
Ingredients
- Plain, unseasoned turkey or chicken sausages - I chose ones that had no grain or fillers in them and I read the label carefully to be sure there was no onion or other "spices".
Instructions
- Lay sausages out on dehydrator trays.
- Allow sausages to dry for 6 - 8 hours until they break crisply.
- Preheat your oven to 275F. Lay your dried sausages out on a cookie sheet. Allow the oven to come fully to temperature and then bake your chews for 10 minutes to kill off any harmful bacteria.
- Allow treats to cool completely before packaging or storing.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 3 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Seriously. It’s THAT easy.
Bransi
Wednesday 2nd of August 2017
Can u do these treats without a dehydrator? I'd love to try all these great recipes but I don't have one?
Felix
Monday 4th of September 2017
If you have a drying rack for an oven (like a baking rack with holes or a grid that can go inside) OR if you are super patient and willing to flip every hour, yes, all of these can be made in the oven on the lowest temp setting, though they may take several hours longer.
Tina
Thursday 13th of July 2017
What temperature should the dehydrator be set to?
Felix
Sunday 23rd of July 2017
At least 165F or the "meat" setting for dehydrators that do not have a temp dial. Happy treating!
Rachael Bhardwaj
Sunday 7th of May 2017
can these be frozen?
Felix
Sunday 7th of May 2017
I don't recommend freezing dehydrated treats. The reason dehydrating is such a good method is that it removes all the moisture from the food. Moisture + bacteria is what lets food spoil. Freezers have a lot of natural moisture in them, so your treat will actually slowly rehydrate. A better bet is to make sure they are well dehydrated (no moisture left in the middle) and to store them in an air tight container in a cool dark place. If you do that, they'll last a few months.
Tracey
Friday 19th of August 2016
Are these turkey sausages hot dogs? Also what temperature do you set the dehydrator at? I'd love to try to make these.
STACEE SEVERINO
Wednesday 13th of June 2018
That was my question too :) In the photo, lying on the dehydrator tray, they totally look like wieners or hot dogs and not sausages at all, not to me anyway. lol So glad you asked Tracey, I would have never looked in the breakfast sausage area for these
Jodi Chick
Sunday 4th of September 2016
Hi Tracey, No, these weren't hot dogs. These were low fat, plain turkey breakfast sausages. I hope your dog loves them as much as mine did!
Pamela
Wednesday 1st of July 2015
I used to dry sliced turkey hot dogs in the oven for training treats. They weren't nearly as dried as your recipe. Do you think dehydrating them more would work for training treats? Or are they so chewy that Honey would still be chewing ten minutes after getting her reward?