Duck and Blueberry Dog Treats

Your furry friend’s tale is going to wag with delight when you give them these irresistible homemade duck and blueberry dog treats. They are so good for your pet, made with duck meat, blueberries, and oats.

As much as your pup will enjoy eating them, you’ll enjoy making them even more! It feels so good to make homemade dog treats for your furry friend. And since they are made without artificial colors or preservatives, you’ll feel even better sharing them as a healthy doggy snack.

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Why You’ll Love These Duck and Blueberry Treats For Dogs

Who needs complicated, hard-to-follow recipes? Not you! These tasty treats are made with wholesome ingredients and are as easy to make as drop cookies. These little biscuits are perfect for dogs that have food sensitivities. They are naturally gluten-free and made with whole ingredients. 

Forget about the junk that’s in store-bought dog treats. Make some blueberry treats at home.

Benefits of Duck for Dogs

Duck is a wonderful source of fatty acids and animal protein. It’s a wonderful novel protein that provides diversity for your dog’s gut. It also supports your dog’s joint health.

Plus, dogs love the rich flavor.

Read more about dogs and duck and learn about the health benefits of this bird for dogs.

Ingredients

The complete list of ingredients, quantities of each, and directions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post – including nutritional information. First, I want to share more information about the ingredients I used in the treats.

• Duck Meat – This recipe starts with cooked duck.
• Dehydrated or Freeze-dried Blueberries – They add color, flavor, and nutrition.
• Old-fashioned Oats – These are essential for texture and healthy fiber.
• Oat Flour – They are an easily digestible flour for dogs.
• Rice Flour – This is another easily digestible flour for pups.
• Egg – They bind the dough and add protein to the treats.
• Duck Fat – Use the fat that is rendered from cooking the duck.
• Water – This adds moisture to the dough.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

Here’s a little information about the ingredients I used and any swaps you can make.

You can make oat flour by placing uncooked old-fashioned oats in a blender or food processor and blending until it has the consistency of flour. Likewise with rice flour and uncooked rice.

You can substitute all-purpose flour or a 50-50 combination of all-purpose and whole wheat flour for the oat or rice flour. The amount will have to be adjusted since those flours will cause the dough to have a different consistency. It will take less of those flours than oat flour. Because whole wheat flour is denser, it’s not a good substitute to use by itself.

You can substitute duck fat with coconut oil, olive oil, or sunflower oil.

You can get freeze-dried blueberries on Amazon if you can’t find them at a local store.

Equipment Needed

You probably have most of the kitchen items you need to make these treats. You can use any cookie cutter of your choice but cute cookie cutters, dog cookie cutters, or ones shaped like dog bones give these treats a fun look.

• Food Processor
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Mixing Bowls
• Dog Treat Molds
• Baking Sheets – for easy transfer of the molds in and out of the oven.

How to Make

These are the recipe steps and some photos of making the treats. I hope they help you make these duck blueberry treats for your dog. There is a printable recipe card below.

To cook a whole duck:

1. If the duck is frozen, thaw it in the fridge overnight. You can also cook a sweet potato and store the mashed flesh from it in the fridge so it will be ready to use.
2. Remove the giblets and neck. Set the duck on a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet.
3. Bake the duck at 200°F for 5 hours.
4. Let the duck cool completely then remove the skin and fat layer. Remove enough meat to make the treats. Note that duck breast meat is the leanest.

To make the treats:

1. Place cooked duck meat in a food processor and pulse until the meat is finely ground.
2. Add the applesauce, melted duck fat, and egg. Pulse to combine.
3. Combine the rice flour, oat flour, oats, and blueberries in a medium bowl.
4. Add the wet ingredient mixture to the dry ingredient mixture, in 3 increments, stirring well after each addition.

4. Add water, a little at a time, until the dough holds together.
5. Place dough into silicone molds. Place the molds on top of a baking sheet to easily transfer them in and out of the oven.
6. Bake at 350°F for 15 to 18 minutes.
7. Remove the baked treats from the molds and allow them to cool.

Alternative Method – Cutout Dog Treats

If you don’t have silicone molds, you can roll out the dough and cut it with a cookie cutter. Here’s how:

1. Prepare the dough to the point of combining the wet and dry ingredient mixtures.
2. Add just enough water to the dough to give it the consistency needed for rolling and cutting.
3. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and cut it. Gather the scraps and re-roll until the dough is used up.
4. Place the cutouts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
5. Bake at 350°F for 15 to 18 minutes.

Serving Size

How many homemade duck and blueberry treats should you give your canine companion? That depends on how much food and other treats they ate that day and the size of your dog. Large dogs can consume more than smaller dogs.

Even though they are healthy treats, they are still treats and should be included when you consider your dog’s daily caloric intake. Make sure you don’t exceed the recommended amount for your dog. That amount changes for each dog breed, size, and activity level.

Dogs shouldn’t have too many treats, including these tasty ones. For this reason, I suggest only giving your spoiled hound one treat per day.

However, you can use your judgment or consult with your veterinarian regarding how many treats are right for your dog.

Also, keep in mind when adding new foods to your dog’s diet to start with small amounts to ensure your dog has no allergic or adverse reactions.

How to Store and How Long They Last

It’s important to keep the air off of them, so these treats should be stored in an airtight container or airtight bag. Because they are made with meat, they need to be refrigerated or frozen. Do not store them at room temperature.

These treats will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator. They will last up to 4 months in the freezer.

Can people eat these duck blueberry dog treats?

Yes, all the ingredients are safe for human consumption. I doubt folks would enjoy them unless they enjoy a savory and meaty cookie.

More Meaty Dog Treat Recipes

• Beef Dog Treats
• Chicken Dog Jerky
• Chicken Pot Pie for Dogs
• Meatloaf for Dogs
• Turkey Dog Treats
• Turkey Meatballs for Dogs
• Venison Dog Jerky

Find lots of easy recipes for dog treats with meat right here on Spoiled Hounds!