While sweets and candies may be fun for us to indulge in, they can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea in dogs. Instead, give your pup some nutritious homemade treats this Halloween that will get them excited!
These delicious bone biscuits are created with pumpkin, peanut butter and eggs – an excellent source of protein! Give these to your pup as snacks or on top of their daily kibble meal for maximum benefit.
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Pumpkin-Flavored Soft Treats
Buddy Budder offers pumpkin-flavored treats that are free from GMOs and allergens, providing an ideal option for pups with sensitive digestive tracts or allergies.
Pumpkin and turkey-made treats from the USA make for delicious snack for dogs! Low in calories and without fillers or animal by-products.
This recipe is simple enough for even novice dog owners to make at home, by simply mixing all of the ingredients until it forms a dough. Flour both your working surface and rolling pin to prevent sticking, then roll out to about 1/2-inch thickness before cutting into shapes and baking as directed.
Jack-O’-Lantern Dental Chews
Pumpkins carved with menacing faces have become an iconic image of Halloween, serving as lanterns that pay homage to Stingy Jack, an Irish drunk who bargained with Satan before being condemned to roam the Earth with only an illuminated hollow turnip as light source.
Pumpkins are packed with vitamin A and potassium. Plus, they’re naturally fat-free! Dogs love pumpkin-flavored food as a meal-topper or added as part of canned food diets.
Fresh pumpkin is usually safe for canines to consume, though its skin should be avoided as it contains sharp hairs which could irritate their mouth or throat or lodge themselves into their intestinal tracts.
Greenies Berry Blueberry Dental Treats
Greenies can serve as an effective and affordable way to clean teeth, reduce tartar build-up and freshen breath. Their unique texture scrapes away plaque from down to the gum line – plus, they contain essential vitamins and minerals for overall wellness!
These treats are designed with digestible ingredients that break down easily for safe digestion, and come highly recommended by vets as part of at-home dental care to prevent gum disease and lessen professional cleanings.
Just one Greenies dental chew every day can help your dog fight plaque and tartar – and its irresistible blueberry flavor will have them wagging their tail with delight!
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites
Pumpkin cheesecake bites are an easy treat perfect for fall entertaining. Created using a boxed cake mix blended with cream cheese and pumpkin puree, then formed into small truffle-like balls using candy coatings as desired, these bites offer delicious fall celebrations!
These no-bake treats are simple to make and can even be frozen for later use!
These desserts are gluten- and low-carb-free, making them an excellent healthy treat option. In addition, their portions are portion controlled – perfect for anyone following 21 Day Fix or Weight Watchers meal plans.
Peanut Butter Bone Treats
These natural bones filled with nutritious peanut butter offer a tasty treat that’s both simple and nutritional. Perfect for long-time chewers, they can be broken apart for multiple chew sessions, or frozen for even greater enjoyment!
Chewing on bones can help relieve stress, while also providing dental health benefits by scraping away plaque and tartar build-up. Your dog will enjoy enjoying delicious peanut butter flavor as they gnaw their way through these treats while cleaning her teeth and freshening up their breath!
Pumpkin-Flavored Biscuits
Treat your pup to an irresistibly tasty Halloween treat while keeping their health in mind! This recipe utilizes pumpkin, which is an excellent source of fiber. Furthermore, turmeric acts as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant which will boost their immune system and give them extra support against illness.
Yogurt provides probiotics and calcium while pumpkin adds moisture, all for low calories and fat content in these treats.
This simple homemade recipe is an effective way to get kids involved in the kitchen! They can help mix ingredients and shape biscuits using fun Halloween molds or cookie cutters.
Spooky Pumpkin Treats
Pumpkins are not only a fun Halloween tradition but they’re also packed with essential nutrients! Add a festive Halloween twist to any dish by including roasted pumpkin seeds, herbs and spices as an ingredient – or use these festive Halloween recipes as inspiration!
These Halloween-inspired treats are the ideal treat or snack for trick-or-treaters, whether as treats or snacks. Easy and fast to make, they can easily be stored in treat boxes for pups! Packed with vital nutrients like Vitamin A and Zinc that support skin & coat health, add these spooky treats into your pup’s regular diet but start off slow with just 1-4 tablespoons at first to monitor reactions from sensitive pups.
