Ants on a Log for Your Dog! 3 Ingredient Homemade Dog Chew
It’s no secret that dogs love to chew. Whether it’s a toy, furniture, or your hand, most dogs will chew on anything they can get their mouth on. If your pup is a nonstop chewer, you know how expensive dog chews, such as bully sticks, can be. Luckily, making homemade dog treats and chews can be quite simple and cost effective! Today, I’m sharing my recipe for ants on a log for your dog, a 3 ingredient homemade dog chew that your furry friend is sure to love.
Ants on a Log for Your Dog
Everyone is familiar with the popular childhood snack, ants on a log, that is made by spreading peanut butter onto celery and topping it with raisins. This after school snack is popular in many households for good reason! It’s quick, it’s healthy, and it’s made with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
Making it for your dog is just as simple and uses almost all the same ingredients. Both celery and peanut butter are perfectly safe for your dog to eat. Raisins, however, are incredibly toxic and should not be fed to your dog. Instead, we’ll top our ants on a log for your dog with dog treats or kibble.
Is Celery Good for Dogs?
Celery is a low calorie snack that is perfectly healthy for your dog. It’s full of vitamins and minerals that your dog needs such as: vitamin K, A, and C. Celery also contains zinc, which is great for your pups immune system.
As well as containing potassium and fiber, celery has a high water content. This makes it a great veggie for dogs who don’t drink enough water or who may need more water in the hot summer months.
Celery is crunchy, so most dogs, especially teething puppies, will enjoy chewing on it.
How to Make Ants on a Log for Your Dog
To make ants on a log for your dog, start by breaking apart a clean bunch of celery into separate pieces and cutting off the tops.
Then spread peanut butter on each individual piece of celery. You can use dog specific peanut butter or just regular peanut butter from your pantry. I used sugar free Jif peanut butter for my dog.
Note: ensure your peanut butter does not contain xylitol, a commonly used sugar substitute that is very toxic to dogs.
If you’re looking for a nut free version of ants on a log for your dog you can use other toppings such as:
- Pumpkin puree
- Cream cheese
- Greek yogurt
Finally, top your “log” with your “ants”! In traditional ants on a log, the ants are raisins. Since raisins are dangerous for dogs, replace them with dog treats or kibble. I used Purpose rabbit treats but your dogs favorite treat will work just fine.
(These are similar to the Purpose dog treats)
You can give this chew to your dog as is or freeze it for several hours. Freezing it will make it a longer lasting chew which is great for when you need to distract your dog for several hours, or if you have a teething puppy.
Ants on a Log for Your Dog
Ingredients
- 1 bunch celery
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or other topping
- 1/2 cup treats or kibble
Instructions
- Separate your bunch of celery into individual pieces
- Spread peanut butter (or other topping) onto each piece
- Top with treats or kibble
- Cut into smaller pieces
- Optional: freeze for several hours
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