Puppy biscuit recipe (2024)

PUPPY RUSK RECIPE

The puppy of Bev (our canine dietitian) is teething at the moment and to remedy this and save her coffee table from getting chewed to bits she made this puppy biscuit recipe which is rock hard and satisfying for emerging teeth. These puppy teething rusks are large and thick for a reason so if you break them up into small treats then you’re missing the point. The point being that they’re large so the pup can spend some time biting into this rather than your furniture. Right, let’s get this puppy biscuit recipe started!

INGREDIENTS

Packet of thyme and parsley stuffing mix – cheap supermarket packet! (Or buy here!)

, 2 mugs of oats (2 cups), 1 mug flour (1 cup), 1 beaten egg, Hot water to mix

METHOD

Add a packet of thyme and parsley stuffing mix to a large bowl!

Add 2 mugs of oats to bowl!

Add a mug of flour!

Add a beaten egg!

Now add some hot water, create a dough ball and leave to rest!

Roll out to 1/2 inch thick and cut out biscuits with large cutter!

Bake at 140° C or gas mark 3 for 50-60 mins or until rock hard!

Leave to cool and give to teething pup or as a reward for your dog.

How to store

As a general guideif meat protein is present in recipe then it will last around 3 to 5 days stored in a cool place. If it has second class protein in it eg. cheese, lentils, eggs, etc, then they will store for about 10 days in a cool place. You can use cake tins lined with baking paper – greaseproof. If there is no meat or second class proteins present then it will last around 3 weeks before they go soft like human biscuits.

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45 Comments

Julie Faulkner-Rogerson July 18, 2023 at 9:26 pm
All the packets of stuffing mix list onion flake in their ingredients, no matter what flavour, even the supermarket own brands and the ‘posh’ one on the link to amazon. What can I use instead as I will not give my puppy any onion at all?
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Janeon March 29, 2021 at 11:41 am
I’ve got chestnut, cranberry and apple but in the ingredients it says “onion flake” 6% and onion salt. Is it ok to use?
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Helen Lowon April 8, 2020 at 3:20 pm
Is poultry seasoning ok to use
How long to rest?
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- Jamie Shankson April 12, 2020 at 7:38 am
  Hi Helen, I’m not sure, I’ve never heard of it.
Karenon March 30, 2020 at 12:15 am
My puppy is 12 weeks old is he to young for these biscuits
Thank you
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- Jamie Shankson March 30, 2020 at 12:53 pm
  No he should be fine, and supervised as always. Ideal for when you are getting fed up of the biting and chewing. Instead of biting you or the furniture give him the biscuit and show him what he can bite. Also great for when they hit 5 months and start teething.
Karenon March 28, 2020 at 12:41 pm
Can I use sage and onion stuffing mix
Thank you
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- Karenon March 28, 2020 at 7:15 pm
  It’s okay I’ve read that dogs can’t have onions
Karenon March 27, 2020 at 4:32 pm
Can you use plain flour
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- jamie shankson March 27, 2020 at 4:53 pm
  yes you can
Enricoon February 4, 2018 at 10:32 am
How many of these can i give my puppy on a daily basis?
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- Jamie Shankson February 4, 2018 at 3:01 pm
  It’s really just when they start chewing things and getting all worked up cause they’re teething. But I’d say around 2-3.
Jamie Shankson January 10, 2017 at 8:21 am
5
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Michelle Griffinon August 16, 2016 at 2:08 pm
Hi, how many biscuits will this recipe make please.
Thanks
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- Jamie Shankson August 17, 2016 at 8:18 am
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  Not that many I’m afraid, but they are big.
RUtH wOOSTERon July 7, 2016 at 9:27 pm
What sort of flour is used please?
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- Jamie Shankson July 7, 2016 at 9:33 pm
  Just normal wheat flour. If you want you can use gluten free but it will need a little extra water
nikki talboton July 2, 2016 at 9:35 pm
This is the recipe I was searching for when I found this site my 10 week old just loves chewing anything and everything. I wanted something healthy for her but substantial that my eldest could also eat. at the moment it seems like any part of me is the favourite to chew let’s hope she changes to biscuits instead.
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- Jamie Shankson July 2, 2016 at 9:41 pm
  They work great. If you have a dehydrator then put them on that after cooking for a few hours to make them even harder. Perfect pup treats and for adults too!
Mariaon May 6, 2016 at 4:13 pm
Hello. I made these today – great success -I tried one myself!- & the puppy loves them. I didn’t have a stuffing mix but made my own- 80g breadcrumbs (blitzed water biscuits), 2 teaspoon each of thyme & oregano (didn’t have any sage) 1 low salt stock cube, 1 egg & then continued with your recipe. I can vouch that they taste like hard oatcakes _ great for owner & dog alike!
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- Jamie Shankson May 9, 2016 at 10:07 pm
  Well done, Maria. Sounds like you made an amazing batch of biccies 🙂
Janeon January 18, 2016 at 7:29 pm
Would these be suitable for young pups too? 10 week old upwards. Thank you
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- Jamie Shankson January 18, 2016 at 7:34 pm
  Yeah, perfect for them
gordonon October 6, 2015 at 6:37 pm
i got apple and herb out of Morrison is that ok many thanks
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- Jamie Shankson October 6, 2015 at 7:20 pm
  Hey Gordon,
  Yeah that’s fine.
Suzy Challoneron September 23, 2015 at 12:37 am
How big a packet if stuffing is needed please?
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- Jamie Shankson October 6, 2015 at 7:19 pm
  The sizes are around 130g-150g.
vikkion May 23, 2015 at 5:54 pm
hi can teething biscuits be frozen
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- Jamie Shankson May 24, 2015 at 5:47 pm
  Oh Yes!
H Graftonon November 10, 2014 at 6:59 pm
Am I okay to make with sage and onion as have made them now .
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- Jamie Shankson November 10, 2014 at 8:02 pm
  Well you don’t really want onion in it. Lemon and thyme or Apple and thyme would also work.
Caryson September 5, 2014 at 9:02 am
Be careful using stuffing mix, it contains onion which is toxic to dogs and can cause them to become very sick.
I have made these without the stuffing mix, using just flour and water and some other herbs and it works just as well without exposing your dog to onion. I also didn’t use the egg. As long as you bake it at a high enough temperature and then leave to cool fully the biscuit will go very hard.
Please don’t give your dogs onion.
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Rosieon July 29, 2014 at 1:37 pm
Hi Jamie, our 7 month old Staffy cross is going to benefit from these once I make a batch (as will our old cabinet!), but would it be okay to substitute the flour for cornmeal, do you think? I bought rather a large bag for something else and would like to use it up, lol!
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Bradyon March 20, 2014 at 2:19 am
I’m from the US, and can’t find “packets” of seasoning anywhere. Can you give me an idea of how much seasoning is contained in a packet. And, in general, does the packet contain more than just the thyme and parsley? My dogs love the liver cakes, so I want to try the biscuits too!
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- Jamie Shankson March 20, 2014 at 8:41 am
  Hey Brady! Hope this link helps! http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/thyme_and_parsley_19568
Bradyon March 5, 2014 at 5:41 pm
Can you tell me the measurement for a “mug” of oats or a “mug” of flour?
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- Jamie Shankson March 5, 2014 at 6:06 pm
  About 1 1/2 cups. A mug
Charlotteon November 30, 2013 at 6:49 pm
Hi,
I’m struggling to find onion free stuffing. Where did you get yours from?!
Thanks
Charlotte
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- Jamie Shankson November 30, 2013 at 7:32 pm
  Hi C! I got mine from my local Morrisons. I’m sure most supermarkets will sell them.
- craigon January 5, 2014 at 3:44 pm
  Is lemon and thmye stuffing mix OK?
- Jamie Shankson January 5, 2014 at 5:52 pm
  Yeah, that’s fine. I’ve used that before and it works good.
sueon October 27, 2013 at 4:08 pm
I couldn’t find thyme and parsley. Got cider apple and sage. Would that work?
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- Jamieon October 28, 2013 at 2:35 pm
  Yes Sue that will work fine!
bevon October 20, 2013 at 7:40 pm
they look better than mine jamie 🙂 great xx
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- Jamie Shankson October 20, 2013 at 7:42 pm
  Thanks Bev, Ruby sure loves them! I’ll think they’ll be a big hit!

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