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Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Treats For Dogs And Cats

Easy Recipes For Pets 3 min read
Pumpkin Spice Halloween Treats

It’s Fall and everything is pumpkin-y and orange-y. We begin to decorate our houses, we start looking for coordinated costumes for ourselves and our little furry munchkins. There’s an extra spring in their step too, as they start to enjoy the crisp fall air and all the warmth of family this season brings!

It’s Fall and everything is pumpkin-y and orange-y.

While everything for us is fall-ready, from our lattes to our pizzas, our pets are still eating their routine treats and food. Wouldn’t they want some pumpkin spice too? NHV Pet Experts have a recipe for the perfect baked pumpkin spice treats for cats and dogs. Healthy, tasty and we also have it tried and tested by our furry master-chefs!

Halloween treats for cats & dogs - How to make pumpkin spice cookies for pets!

Here’s how to make these baked pumpkin spice treats for your pets:

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups fresh pureed pumpkin

1 teaspoon of coconut oil

1 cup of flour (can use white flour, whole wheat flour, rice flour, potato flour…..any flour)

1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

½ cup rolled oats (can avoid if baking for cats)

1 egg

(1-2 tsps of tuna water if baking for cats)

Additional flour if needed for consistency

Recipe:

  1. Carve down the back of the pumpkin to make access easier
  2. Cook the pumpkin with a teaspoon of coconut oil
  3. Blend the cooked pumpkin in a food processor to make a smooth paste – 1 1/2 cups
  4. Add 1/2 cup Rolled Oats and 1 tsp. Cinnamon (optional)
    NOTE – Can skip oats if baking for cats Add 1 tsp of Tuna Juice instead
  5. Mix well, then add one egg
  6. Slowly add 1 cup of flour while mixing
  7. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour
  8. Place 1 tablespoon lumps on a non-stick baking sheet
  9. Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes and enjoy!

To make the baking fun for your pet, include them in all the steps.

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Give this recipe a try and tell us how your furkid liked it! Pumpkin is actually good for pets of all ages. We often recommend using Pumpkin Puree as a food topping or a snack to hide our supplements in.

pureed pumpkin for pets

We wish everyone lots of healthy and safe fun this Halloween. Please contact your NHV Pet Experts if you have any questions about your pet’s holistic regimen.

NHV Pet Experts

NHV Pet Experts

We have a dedicated group of pet expert professionals, including veterinarians, vet techs, and other pet professionals to guide you through any questions. We’re committed to your pet’s wellness and can offer additional tips, resources, nutritional advice, and more.

Published: October 16, 2018

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