Liver Dog Treats

Step 1: Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.Rinse liver and cut into 1 inch pieces (see note above). In a 2 quart sauce pan bring liver and one cup of water to a boil over high heat; cover, reduce heat, and simmer until liver is no longer pink (about 5 minutes) Reserve cooking liquid.

Step 2: In a blender or food processor puree the liver and eggs (if you are going to include the egg shells, now is the time to do so). Add reserved cooking liquid, as needed, to assist the puree process and keep the ingredients moving. Spoon liver mixture into a bowl.

Step 3: Stir in the cottage cheese, wheat germ, flour and any remaining cooking liquid. Knead dough until it no longer feels sticky. Roll out into 1/2-inch thickness and cut with dog cookie cutters. Place on a greased cookie sheet (another option is drop a tablespoon of dough onto a greased cookie sheet. Slightly flatted the ball with a fork to make a dog cookie).

Step 4: Bake for 35-40 minutes or desired doneness. Cool completely on a wire rack before serving to your dog.