Charcoal Dog Biscuits
If your dog has a flatulence problem and/or doggie breath these biscuits may be the answer. They are gluten and dairy free so they're suitable for dogs with sensitive tummies. Give your dog a biscuit or two a couple hours after his or her meals.
If your dog has a flatulence problem and/or doggie breath these biscuits may be the answer. They are gluten and dairy free so they're suitable for dogs with sensitive tummies. Give your dog a biscuit or two a couple hours after his or her meals.
- Carbohydrate 8.54388322222222 g
- Cholesterol 7.26333333333333 mg
- Fat 1.55269355555556 g
- Fiber 0.630596660367648 g
- Protein 1.22310677777778 g
- Saturated Fat 0.234227138194444 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (21g)
- Sodium 12.9373333333333 mg
- Sugar 7.91328656185458 g
- Trans Fat 0.0774281631944444 g
- Calories 53 calories
Step-by-step
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Wash parsley and mint and dry thoroughly with paper towel before finely chopping.
- Measure the brown rice flour into a medium size bowl.
- Open charcoal capsules into tbsp measuring spoon then add to flour.
- Add sea salt to flour and then mix very thoroughly.
- In a small bowl beat egg then add vegetable oil, parsley and mint.
- Make a well in the flour mixture and add egg mixture stirring to incorporate.
- Make another well and add as much milk as necessary to make a dough that can be rolled into a ball.
- Grease cookie sheet. Roll dough into 1" diameter balls. Flatten with a fork. You can vary the size of the biscuit to suit your dog. Makes 2 1/2 dozen when using 1" diameter balls
- Bake for 12 minutes. Cool on a rack and then store in air tight container.
The Chemistry of Activated Charcoal
Swapping standard all-purpose wheat flour for brown rice flour removes gluten entirely, yielding a denser biscuit that requires thorough mixing with lactose-free milk to form a cohesive dough. Activated charcoal functions through adsorption. Porous carbon particles trap volatile gas molecules in the digestive tract. Fresh parsley and mint deliver natural chlorophyll compounds. These green herbs neutralize odors at the source before baking dehydrates the volatile oils.
Baking Parameters and Doneness
Preheat the oven precisely to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Roll the dough into one-inch spheres and flatten each piece with a fork to ensure even heat penetration. Bake the biscuits for 12 minutes. Without a thermal probe, evaluate doneness visually by observing firm edges and a completely dry, matte surface texture. Cool the baked treats entirely on a wire rack before transferring them to an airtight container to prevent ambient moisture absorption.
Pairing and Administration Timing
Administer these functional snacks approximately two hours after a primary meal. Serving them concurrently with food reduces effectiveness. Charcoal binds dietary nutrients nonspecifically alongside gas molecules. Feed these biscuits alongside fresh, clean water rather than fatty or dairy-heavy foods to maintain optimal gastrointestinal transit times.
