Sweet Potato Dog Chews

Sweet potato dog chews are homemade dog treats that are healthy, inexpensive, and so easy to make! 

Grace ran out of dog treats last week, so instead of her go-to baked or frozen treats, I made her some sweet potato dog chews from a recipe I found on It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken. Sweet potatoes are a great treat option for dogs because they are low in calories, provide a good source of fiber, and contain vitamins A, B6, and C, potassium, and iron. These natural dog chews are also a great alternative to rawhide, which upsets my dog’s stomach. While doing some research, I found that potato peels are hard on a dog’s stomach and can be difficult to digest, so I peeled the potatoes before I dehydrated them low and slow in the oven for about 3 hours.  Grace absolutely LOVES them, and I bet your dog will too!

Sweet Potato Dog Chews

Ingredients

• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled

How to Make Sweet Potato Dog Chews:

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Peel the sweet potatoes, then use a knife or mandoline to cut each sweet potato into ¼-inch slices.

Side Note: You can also cut them lengthwise for bigger dogs, and into coins for medium to smaller dogs. 

Arrange them in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake for 2½-3 hours, flipping halfway through, until they are shrunken and dried out.

Side Note: Some smaller pieces may be a little crispy but still very tasty.

Let the sweet potatoes cool completely.

Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks, or store them in a sealed Ziploc bag in the freezer for a couple of months. Enjoy!