Fido's Cheese Nuggets

1 c uncooked oatmeal
1 1/2 c hot water or meat juices
4 oz (1 cup) grated cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 c wheat germ
1/4 c margarine
1/2 c powdered milk
1/4 Ts salt
1 c cornmeal
3 c whole wheat flour

In large bowl pour hot water over oatmeal and margarine: let stand for 5 minutes.

Stir in powdered milk, grated cheese, salt and egg. Add cornmeal and wheat germ. Mix well.

Add flour, 1/3 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Knead 3 or 4 minutes, adding more flour if necessary to make very stiff dough.

Pat or roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into bone shaped biscuits and place on a greased baking sheet.

Bake for 1 hour at 300�. Turn off heat and leave in oven for 1 1/2 hours or longer.

Makes approximately 2 1/4 pounds.