Dogs that love fish will jump for these salmon dog treats! These salmon treats for dogs are a healthy snack for your furry friend!
If your furry friend loves fish, then you should give your dog salmon treats and see how they react. They will probably beg for them again.
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Why This is the Best Salmon Dog Treats Recipe
This salmon treats for dogs recipe has healthy ingredients. It’s so good for your pet that it’s like giving them an all-around multi-vitamin.
Not only that, but it’s easy to make too. You won’t mind making them because these soft salmon dog treats are as easy to make as meatballs.
Dogs go crazy about how tasty they are. They’re wonderful as salmon dog training treats. Use them in a training session with your dog.
It’s a great option for dogs with food allergies to chicken, pork, or red meat.
They’re also great for salmon pill pockets for dogs. Just press the medicine tablet or capsule into the treat.
Benefits of Salmon for Dogs
Salmon is an excellent source of protein. It’s a common ingredient in many commercial and high-quality dog foods.
Salmon is a great source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids which support a healthy immune system, and heart health. Its anti-inflammatory properties may decrease inflammation. It also supports cognitive function.
Natural salmon oil is great for dogs with itchy skins. It can keep your dog’s coat healthy and looking shiny.
Are salmon treats good for dogs? Yes! Salmon based dog treats definitely are healthy.
Ingredients
The entire ingredient list, quantities of each, and the step-by-step directions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
These salmon treats are made with common ingredients you can find at any grocery store. If you want to make organic salmon dog treats you will need to use organic ingredients.
First, I want to share some additional information about the ingredients I used in these treats:
- Canned Salmon is already cooked and a great source of protein
- Egg is a binder and adds extra protein
- Oat Flour is gluten-free and has fiber along with a multitude of vitamins and minerals
- Brown Rice Flour is gluten-free and has fiber, vitamins, minerals, and protein
- Curly Parsley is an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K which support a healthy immune system. It’s also a good source of folate and iron.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- You can make oat flour and brown rice flour by blending old-fashioned rolled oats or uncooked brown rice in a blender or food processor until it has a flour consistency.
- You can substitute brown rice flour with spelt flour.
- Do not substitute either flour with coconut flour. It absorbs too much moisture and the treats won’t hold together.
- You can substitute the curly parsley with any dog-safe herbs. Rosemary is a great choice. Do not use Italian flat leaf parsley.
Equipment Needed
You probably have all the equipment needed for making this dog meatball recipe. Just in case, here are a few of the important ones:
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
How to Make Salmon Dog Treats
These are the recipe steps and photos of the process of making the baked treats. I hope they help you make this healthy salmon treats for dogs recipe!
You can scroll down to the bottom of this article for a printable recipe card.
- Place all the ingredients except the parsley in a large bowl.
- Mix until well combined.
- Add the parsley and then combine well.
- Roll the mixture into balls (heaping tablespoon for each).
- Place the balls on a cookie sheet lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- Bake the treats at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes.
You can change the size of the balls to make large or mini treats. The cooking time will have to be adjusted as smaller ones will cook faster and large ones will take longer.
You can also flatten the balls slightly to make thick round patties.
Serving Size
How many salmon treats should you give your dog? A serving would be from 1 to 3 based on your dog’s size. One for small dogs, two for medium-sized, and three for larger dogs.
Always start with small quantities when giving your dog any new foods or treats.
Maintaining a dog’s healthy weight is very important. Keep that in mind when feeding dogs anything in addition to their regular dog food.
How to Store
Store these baked salmon balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will last up to 5 days.
You can freeze them for longer storage. Place the treats on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet with space between them. Freeze them, then transfer the frozen treats to a plastic freezer bag.
Frozen salmon meatball treats will last up to 3 months. Thaw them in the refrigerator overnight.
Can humans eat homemade salmon dog treats?
Yes, absolutely! All of the ingredients in these salmon snacks for dogs are safe for human consumption. You could give them a try and see. They would be kind of like baked salmon patties.
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More Dog Treat Recipes
Want to make more goodies for your dog? Check these out:
- Bacon Dog Treats
- Bone Broth for Dogs
- Cheese Dog Treats
- Gravy for Dogs
- Jerky Dog Treats
- Liver Dog Treats
- Meatloaf for Dogs
- Tuna Dog Treats
Find lots of easy dog treats recipes here on Spoiled Hounds!
Salmon Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 1 14.75-ounce can Salmon
- 1 cup Brown Rice Flour
- 1 cup Oat Flour
- 1 Egg
- ¼ cup Diced Fresh Curly Parsley (do not use flat leaf parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Place the salmon with the juices from the can, both flours, and egg in a large bowl.
- Stir to combine the ingredients.
- Add the parsley to the mixture and stir to combine.
- Take one tablespoon of the dough and roll it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes.
- All the treats to cool to room temperature.
My pooch loves thease treats. Thanks for sharing!
I’m so glad your dog loves the treats!
Can I substitute almond flour? I have a grain free girl but would love to make these…salmon is her favorite!
You can use almond flour – just note that it will make them high in fat and calories. You may want to try half tapioca flour and almond flour.
Will do thanks! 🙂