Pumpkin Dog Treat Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What can I mix with pumpkin for my dog? ›

I make pumpkin and peanut butter dog treats. Combine equal amounts of pumpkin puree and peanut butter with enough flour to make a rollable dough. It's best to use peanut butter made only from peanuts, not the sweetened versions. You can roll it out and cut it into squares or use a cookie cutter if you want shapes.

Peel a whole pumpkin and remove the seeds, then slice it into chunks. Simmer the flesh in boiling water for 20 to 30 minutes or until it's tender. Drain and mash it into a smooth paste. Pumpkin purée will keep for three to four days in the fridge and six months in the freezer.

Even a food as healthy as pumpkin should be a treat for your dog served in moderate amounts. Canned (unsweetened) cooked or pureed pumpkin can be mixed into your dog's regular wet or dry food. Chewy's resident vet, Dr. Katy Nelson recommends serving 1 teaspoon of plain canned pumpkin per day (per 10 lbs.

Plain canned pumpkin (i.e. pureed pumpkin) is the best and safest option to give your dog. It will have less sugars and additives than other options you may find at the grocery store. You can use fresh pumpkin, but it is not usually as nutrient rich as canned pumpkin.

Pumpkin: Pumpkin has much of the same nutrients as sweet potatoes do, and has the added bonus of often regulating a dog's digestive system.

You can feed cooked or canned pumpkin to your dog—if it's 100% pumpkin with no added ingredients. Make sure you don't accidentally grab the canned pumpkin pie filling. That contains sugar, which isn't healthy for your pup, and usually nutmeg, which is toxic to dogs.

100% plain canned pumpkin is easy to serve your pets since you don't have to cook it. Just make sure it's free of other ingredients. You can also serve fresh pumpkin. Simply remove the seeds and bake it in your oven until it's soft.

Cinnamon is non-toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. In small amounts, which means one teaspoon or less per serving as an occasional treat, it is perfectly safe and may even offer health benefits. However, in large quantities, it may irritate the mouth or stomach, cause low blood sugar or even liver disease.

What does 100% pure pumpkin do for dogs? ›

Pumpkin can ease digestion in several ways. The soluble fiber content in pumpkin adds bulk to your dog's stool by absorbing water, and fiber fermentation produces beneficial fatty acids that supply energy to cells, stimulate intestinal sodium and water absorption, and lower the pH level of the large intestines.

A: No. A processed pet food, including treats, cannot be made in a residential home. All processed pet foods must be made in an approved facility. Acceptable types of facilities include: private or shared commercial kitchens, restaurant/church/school kitchens, commercial facilities.

Airtight containers

And if, as I do, you use preserve jars, leave the lid popped open for a while before sealing. Providing they are fully dried out, most dog treats will happily keep in an airtight container for a couple of months. Always keep an eye on them though, just in case.

Along with being free from harmful ingredients, homemade dog snacks can make great training treats, especially when made in smaller sizes. But before whipping out your cookie sheet and mixer, be sure to check with your veterinarian to make sure your dog has no allergies to any ingredients.

Pumpkin: Pure pumpkin puree or canned pumpkin specifically made for dogs is great for settling your dog's stomach. Rice: Plain white rice is a great stomach soother to give your dog. Yogurt: Plain yogurt contains active cultures that can help calm your dog's stomach when they have diarrhea.

These yogurt bowls are filled with good for your dog ingredients like plain, fat free Greek yogurt, 100% pure pumpkin puree, plant based vitamin and mineral powder, and my Homemade Dog Food Seasoning which is a blend of 5 herbs that have extraordinary health benefits for your dog!

Mixing some plain pumpkin into the food or giving your dog a probiotic can also help. Your dog becomes gassy – Gassiness will usually improve after a dog has eaten a new diet for a few days. A nutritional supplement designed to help with gas may speed the process along.

If your dog has diarrhea, the soluble fiber in canned pumpkin will help absorb the excess water, resulting in firmer stool. For a pet that is constipated, the high water and fiber content in the pumpkin will help add bulk and soften the stool, acting as a natural laxative and making the stool easier to pass.