What with all the recent scares over dog food contamination, it's no wonder that pet owners are worried about dog treats.

The good news is that instead of buying them, you can easily make your own homemade dog treats. So here are a few ideas to help you make the following treats at home for your dog:

Peanut Butter Dog Treats

A lot of dogs just love this stuff, so this will make for some really great treats. Mix together 1/2 cup of peanut butter, 1 and 1/2 cup of whole wheat flour, 1 and 1/2 cups white flour, 1 cup of water, and finally two tablespoons of oil. Cut this mixture up into small easy-to-bite pieces and bake them for 20 minutes at 350 dehrees F.

Oatmeal Dog Treats

Oatmeal treats are also great homemade dog treats and they are easy to make. Add and mix together 1 cup of cold water, 1/2 cup of whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 3 cups of oatmeal, 2 egg yolks, and a tablespoon of parsley. Spoon the mixture onto a cookies sheet and bake them at 350 F for 15 minutes. Your dog is going to love these.

These are just a couple of the great treats that you can make for your dog at home. The two best things about these recipes is that there are no harmful preservatives, and the treats are cheap to make.

So, if you want to be sure that your dog has all natural dog treats, go ahead and make your dog some tasty homemade dog treats.