Homemade Duck Dog Treats are crunchy, savory biscuits made with real duck meat and sweet potato. They’re a tasty way to turn cooked duck into a special treat your pup will happily come running for.

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Why You Will Love This Recipe

There’s something satisfying about turning real ingredients into treats made just for your dog. From the savory duck flavor to the crunchy texture, there are plenty of reasons these biscuits will become a favorite.

Easy to Make – Once the duck is cooked, the treats are simple to prepare. Mix the dough, roll it out, cut it into fun shapes, and bake.

Wholesome Ingredients – These treats are made with real duck meat, sweet potato, oats, and other simple ingredients. You know exactly what’s going into every biscuit.

Customizable – No duck on hand? You can swap the meat or change the sweet potato to create a different flavor using ingredients your dog enjoys.

Savory Flavor Dogs Love – Real duck gives these biscuits a rich, meaty flavor that makes them a delicious alternative to sweeter treats.

Homemade duck dog treats in a small dog bowl.

Ingredients and What They Bring to the Treats

Real duck and sweet potato are the stars of these savory treats, while a few simple baking ingredients bring everything together. Here’s what each ingredient contributes:

Duck – Gives the treats their rich, savory flavor and provides protein.
Old-Fashioned Oats – Add texture and fiber to the biscuits.
Oat Flour – Forms the base of the dough and gives the treats structure.
Sweet Potato – Adds moisture, fiber, nutrients, and a touch of natural sweetness that complements the duck.
Coconut Oil – Adds moisture and helps bring richness to the dough.
Egg – Binds the ingredients together and adds protein.
Water – Provides the moisture needed to bring the dough together and make it rollable.

Homemade duck dog treats ingredients on a marble surface.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

These duck and sweet potato dog treats are easy to customize if you don’t have one of the main ingredients on hand. Here are some simple substitutions and tips to keep in mind.

Duck – You can substitute the cooked duck with roasted chicken or turkey. Use plain, unseasoned meat without skin or bones. If you’re using leftover duck, make sure it wasn’t cooked with onions, garlic, heavy seasonings, sauces, or other ingredients that aren’t appropriate for dogs.

Sweet Potato – You can substitute the mashed sweet potato with plain pumpkin puree or mashed banana. Pumpkin and banana contain different amounts of moisture, so you may need to adjust the flour slightly to get a rollable dough.

Oat Flour – You can make oat flour by blending old-fashioned rolled oats in a blender or food processor until they have a flour consistency. You can substitute oat flour with rice flour, all-purpose flour, or a 50-50 combination of all-purpose and whole wheat flour. Because whole wheat flour is denser, it’s not a good substitute to use by itself. Flour substitutions may affect the dough. Start with less and add more as needed until the dough is firm enough to roll and cut.

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 Dog Bone Cookie Cutters give these treats a fun look.

How to Make Duck Dog Treats

These homemade duck treats for dogs involve two stages: roasting and preparing the duck, then mixing and baking the biscuits. The duck takes some time to roast, but most of that time is hands-off.

Prepare the Duck

Preheat the oven to 200°F.
If using a frozen whole duck, thaw it completely in the refrigerator. Remove the giblets and neck.
Place the duck breast-side up on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. The rack allows the rendered fat to drip away from the duck as it cooks.
Score the skin over the breast.
Roast the duck for 5 hours, or until it is fully cooked.
Remove the duck from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
While the duck cools, cook the sweet potato by boiling, microwaving, or baking it, if needed. Scoop out the flesh and mash it.
Remove and discard the skin and excess fat from the cooled duck.
Remove the meat from the bones, carefully checking it to make sure no small bones or bone fragments remain. Measure 1 cup of meat.
Place the duck meat in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.

Make the Duck Treats

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the old-fashioned oats and oat flour in a bowl and stir or whisk to combine.
In a separate bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, melted coconut oil, egg, water, and finely chopped duck meat.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
Place the dough on a lightly floured surface or between sheets of parchment paper and roll it out.
Cut the dough into shapes with your favorite cookie cutter. Gather and re-roll the scraps, then continue cutting until all the dough is used.
Arrange the cutouts on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes.
Remove the treats from the oven and allow them to cool completely before serving.

making crunchy dog treats with duck, sweet potato, and oats.

How to Store the Treats and How Long They Last

Because these treats contain real meat, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will last up to 5 days.

For longer storage, place them in a freezer-safe container or plastic freezer bag and freeze for up to 4 months. Thaw the treats in the refrigerator before serving.

Can people eat these treats?

Yes, they sure can! All the ingredients are safe for human consumption. If you enjoy savory crackers, you might like these too. Give one a try and see if you like it.

Homemade duck dog treats on a plate and in a bowl.

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Duck Dog Treats

Homemade duck and sweet potato dog treats are crunchy biscuits packed with rich, meaty flavor.

Course Dog Treats

Cuisine Pet

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5 15

Total Time 5 30

Servings

Calories 96kcal

Author Renee Dobbs

Ingredients

1 cup Cooked Duck Meat from 1 duck – see instructions
1 cup Old-fashioned Oats
2 cups Oat Flour
½ cup Mashed Sweet Potato
2 tablespoons Coconut Oil melted
1 large Egg
½ cup Water

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°F.
If using a frozen whole duck, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight. Remove the giblets and neck.
Place the duck breast side up on a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet. This is to catch the fat that comes from the duck and allow it to not sit in the fat while cooking. Score the skin on top of the breast.
Bake for 5 hours at 200°F. Once finished, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely. While it is cooling you can boil, microwave, or bake a sweet potato if needed. Mash the cooked potato flesh.
Peel away the layer of skin and fat from the duck. Remove enough meat to make one cup.
Place the meat in a food processor and pulse until the meat is finely chopped.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the oats and flour in a bowl and stir or whisk to combine.
Place the sweet potato, melted coconut oil, egg, water, and duck meat in a bowl. Stir to combine.
Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients mixture and combine until a dough forms.
Roll out the dough and cut shapes with your favorite cookie cutter. Re-roll and cut until all the dough is used up.
Place the cutouts on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 15-18 minutes.
Remove from oven and allow to cool to room temperature.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving Amount

Treats should make up no more than 10% of your dog’s daily calories. Consult your vet if you are unsure of the appropriate portion size for your dog.

If your dog hasn’t had any of these ingredients before, start with a small piece to make sure they don’t have any allergies, sensitivities, or adverse reactions.