Carob is an exceptional superfood packed with antioxidants, fiber, calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium protein and healthy fats – not to mention being free of both caffeine and theobromine – making it an ideal treat for dogs!
Carob is an all-natural alternative to chocolate that’s even safer for dogs! It naturally contains low levels of fat while boasting an abundance of proteins.
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It’s a Chocolate Substitute
Carob is an ideal healthy treat option for your pup to enjoy, offering them delicious chocolate-like aroma and flavor in its sweet nutty powder form. Plus, its deep color adds depth to pet treat recipes!
Carob comes from the carob tree, an evergreen native to Mediterranean areas that produces long brown pods which can be ground into powder for baking dog treats and snacks. The powder used as the basis of carob meal is sometimes known as locust meal, kibbled beans meal or St John’s Bread.
Carob is an excellent source of fiber to keep your dog’s digestive system functioning at peak performance, while polyphenols provide anti-oxidative benefits which help combat stress, inflammation and cancerous growths like adenocarcinomas by clearing potential carcinogens more quickly through his system. Carob’s natural sweetness also makes it an ideal ingredient in homemade treat recipes!
It’s Safe
Carob is a healthy option for dogs that doesn’t contain theobromine and caffeine that could potentially be toxic for consumption by our canines, while natural plant products like carob contain no such elements, making it even safer than cocoa powder when given to them to consume.
Carob is loaded with nutritious nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, protein, vitamin A and D. Plus, polyphenol antioxidants present in carob help to combat inflammation while supporting gut microbiomes.
Traditional treats for dogs often contain harmful ingredients like butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA). By making your own homemade dog treats with carob, however, these concerns are eliminated – just make sure that too much carob can lead to digestive issues! Additionally, always ensure you use pet-safe chocolate when creating homemade treats!
It’s Delicious
Flowers, candy hearts and chocolate may make great Valentine’s gifts for humans; however they can be toxic to dogs. Chocolate contains stimulants such as theobromine and caffeine which may lead to vomiting and diarrhea in dogs.
But these homemade carob dog treats provide a healthy and nutritious alternative that’s both delectable and delectable!
Carob has an appealing natural sweetness and flavor reminiscent of chocolate, while also boasting many essential nutrients like fiber, calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron and vitamins (particularly Vitamin A).
Make these easy melt and set carob dog treats in no time using silicone molds (affiliate link) and plain white coconut oil to make them extra special! Just be sure to ice the carob layer while the rest of the treat hardens, otherwise it could remelt. These delicious carob treats make an adorable Valentine’s Day present for your furry pal! * Please remember it’s important to introduce new foods slowly so as to monitor any reactions from them and ensure your safety if any reactions arise; when doing this or anything new is introduced if required).
It’s Easy to Make
Your pup might love raiding your chocolate stash, but instead why not create carob-flavored treats instead? With powder, chips or bars made of carob you can create dog treats that offer similar sweet, mild yet slightly nutty tastes as chocolate.
Ingredients needed to craft carob dog treats can easily be found at local groceries, and special bone-shaped cookie cutters make your creations extra adorable!
As you prepare these treats, be sure to keep them out of reach of children and other pets. Chocolate contains enough theobromine for dogs to become toxic; therefore it should never come into their system in any form. If your pet ingests chocolate of any sort, please notify your vet immediately as this could potentially be life-threatening for their wellbeing. Carob, on the other hand, contains no theobromine or caffeine; its consumption should therefore not pose a threat.
