10/06/2026
# Homemade Dog Spa Treats
**Ingredients**
- 1 cup oatmeal
- 2 tbsp plain food-grade aloe vera gel
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp dried culinary lavender, optional
**Instructions**
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Grind the oatmeal into a coarse flour.
3. Mix the oatmeal and coconut oil.
4. Add enough water to form a workable dough.
5. For an edible dog treat, I would **leave out the aloe vera and lavender** rather than using the amounts shown in the image.
6. Roll out the dough and cut into small shapes.
7. Bake for 15–20 minutes until firm, then cool completely.
**Important:** The image’s claims that these treats “soothe skin,” are “anti-inflammatory,” or are “great for itchy pups” are not established just because these ingredients are eaten. Aloe products can also contain components unsafe for dogs, so this graphic should not present the original formula as a skin-treatment recipe.