Looking for Food Dehydrator- need it for my dog....

My dog is older and has developed food allergies- the latest being to preservatives used in dog treats. So I want to make her homemade chicken strips.

Anyone know of a good deal on a food dehydrator so I can make my own chicken jerky for her?

TIA!!!

I'd save your money and simply use your oven as a dehydrator.

I agree. I got one and after a few times of using it, I went back to the oven. I can stick it in the oven and virtually forget about it--no problems cleaning or having one more appliance on my counter.

Quote from Brian1 : I'd save your money and simply use your oven as a dehydrator.

Quote from SueM : I agree. I got one and after a few times of using it, I went back to the oven. I can stick it in the oven and virtually forget about it--no problems cleaning or having one more appliance on my counter.

I'm very open to this idea... how do I go about dehydrating in the oven? Google didn't give me much info... how do you do it? Thanks!

this recipe works well:
Chicken Breast Fillets
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 200° F
Lightly grease a baking sheet.
Rinse off chicken breast and remove any fat.
Slice the chicken with the grain. This will help make the jerky even chewier for your dog. The slices should be very thin, about 1/8" to 1/4" thickness.
Place the strips on the baking sheet.
Bake for approximately 2 hours (see note below).
Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack until completely cool.
Cut strips into bite sized pieces.
Storing: These homemade dog treats may not last long enough to be stored because they are so good. But, just in case they do, store them in the refrigerator for 3 weeks. Freeze any remainder for up to 8 months

Tips & Techniques
Checking - The baking times will vary due to difference in ovens, temperatures and meat size. Your jerky treats should be firm and dry, not at all soft or spongy. It is safer to go a little extra dry and firm than for the meat to be underdone.
Cutting - Once the treats are cool, it's easier to cut them with kitchen scissors or a pizza cutter, than a regular knife.
There is so much flexibility when making your own chicken jerky dog treats. One of the best options is that you do not need to be restricted to only using chicken..

the title lead me to believe you wanted to dehydrate your dog for some pretty disturbing purposes...

Quote from saverintraining : I'm very open to this idea... how do I go about dehydrating in the oven? Google didn't give me much info... how do you do it? Thanks!

Hopefully these sites will be of some help:

http://www.wildbound.com/turn-you...ehydrator/
http://rawfoodswitch.com/raw-food...ehydrator/
http://www.giveittomeraw.com/foru...ic%3A75966
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=...zynYcAdXlg
http://www.ehow.com/how_4858417_d...rator.html