Sweet Potato Chew Sticks for Dogs Recipe
Sweet Potato Chew Sticks for Dogs Recipe is healthy, simple and safe. Dogs love the natural sweet taste. These chew sticks are great for teeth and digestion.
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes 2 large
- Clean water for washing
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 250°F. Low heat helps dry sweet potatoes slowly and evenly.
Wash Sweet Potatoes
- Wash sweet potatoes under running water. Remove all dirt from the skin carefully.
Cut Into Sticks
- Slice sweet potatoes lengthwise. Make long sticks about one inch thick for safe chewing.
Keep Skin On
- Do not peel sweet potatoes. Skin adds fiber and helps sticks hold shape.
Line Baking Tray
- Line baking tray with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and burning.
Arrange the Sticks
- Place sweet potato sticks on tray. Leave space so air flows between pieces.
Start Baking
- Put tray in oven. Bake slowly for one hour without opening door.
Flip the Sticks
- After one hour, flip each stick gently. This helps even drying.
Continue Baking
- Bake for another hour. Sticks should feel dry but slightly chewy inside.
Cool Completely
- Remove tray from oven. Let chew sticks cool fully before serving dogs.
Check Texture
- Sticks should bend slightly, not snap. Hard sticks may hurt dog teeth.
Serve Safely
- Give one chew stick at a time. Always supervise your dog while chewing.
Notes
- Cut sticks evenly for same cooking time.
- Use low heat only.
- Thicker sticks last longer.
- Thinner sticks dry faster.
- Always cool before storing.