Halloween is fraught with hazards for pets. The horrors include chocolate, Xylitol, candy wrappers, raisins, not to mention those horrific trick or treaters that keep ringing the doorbell.
Make it up to Cobweb by throwing some ingredients in your cauldron and concocting some of these hurray-ific Halloween treats. Here are four simple recipes, easily made by you and the tiny humans living at your house!
1. Peanut Butter Pumpkin Biscuits
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup peanut butter (unsweetened and xylitol-free)
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, peanut butter, and egg until smooth.
- Gradually add the whole wheat flour and cinnamon, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ½ inch thick.
- Cut into shapes using cookie cutters and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Let cool before serving.
2. Sweet Potato Chews
Ingredients:
- 1 large sweet potato
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Wash and slice the sweet potato into thin rounds (about ¼ inch thick).
- Arrange the slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 2-3 hours, flipping halfway through, until they are dried and chewy.
- Allow to cool before giving to your dog.
3. Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 cup oats
- ¼ cup peanut butter (unsweetened and xylitol-free)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine the mashed banana, oats, and peanut butter. Mix until well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool before serving.
4. Carrot and Apple Bites
Ingredients:
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup grated apple (core removed)
- 1 cup oats
- 1 egg
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the grated carrots, grated apple, oats, and egg until combined.
- Scoop out small amounts and form into bite-sized balls or patties.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until firm.
- Let cool completely before treating your pup.
Conclusion
These homemade dog treats are easy to make and use wholesome ingredients. No tricks – only treats!
For more Halloween tips, read:
https://veterinarian-hospital.com/five-tips-to-a-fear-free-halloween-with-your-pet/
Happy Howl-O-Ween to you and yours from all of us at Town N Country!