Trick or Treat - Halloween Treats for Furry Buddies!

Halloween is a time for treats, costumes, and fun. But while humans indulge in candies and chocolates, our furry friends shouldn’t feel left out! Here are three easy, delicious, and pet-friendly Halloween treat recipes to ensure your cats and dogs also enjoy the festive season.

1. Pumpkin Biscuits for Dogs

Pumpkin is a fantastic ingredient for dogs, providing a source of fiber and beta-carotene. Pumpkin biscuit is a great Halloween dog treat, simple to make and are sure to be a hit with your canine companion.

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup canned pumpkin (unsweetened, not pumpkin pie filling)
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter (make sure it doesn't contain xylitol)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, mix together the flour, eggs, pumpkin, peanut butter, salt, and cinnamon.
3. Add water as needed to make the dough workable, but it should be dry and stiff.
4. Roll the dough into a ½-inch-thick roll. Cut into Halloween shapes using cookie cutters.
5. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for about 40 minutes, or until hard.
6. Let cool and serve to your delighted dog!

2. Tuna Cat Treats

Cats will purr with delight for these tuna-flavored treats.

Ingredients:

• 1 can tuna in water, drained
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons powdered brewer's yeast
• 1 ½ cups oat flour

How to prepare?

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix all ingredients until a dough forms in a food processor, 
3. Take a small amount of the dough, roll into a ball, and place on a lined baking sheet.
4. Flatten the balls using your fingers, making them cat bite-sized.
5. Bake for about 10 minutes or until they are slightly golden on top.
6. Let them cool and watch your cats enjoy their Halloween treat!

3. Peanut Butter & Banana Ghosts for Dogs

Another delicious Halloween treat for dogs is the peanut and banana combo (Most dogs will go bananas for!)

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ bananas, mashed
• 1 cup oat flour
• 2/3 cup rolled oats
• 3 tablespoons dry milk
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• ½ cup peanut butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, oat flour, rolled oats, dry milk, and cornstarch. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Roll out the dough and use ghost-shaped cookie cutters to cut out the treats.
4. Place them on a lined baking sheet.
5. Use a spoon or a piping bag, place a small amount of peanut butter on each ghost to form eyes and a mouth.
6. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden.
7. Let them cool and serve as a ghostly treat for your dogs!

Boo! That's a Spook-elicious Wrap!

With these pet-friendly Halloween treats, your cats and dogs can enjoy the festive fun safely and deliciously. Always remember to introduce new treats to your pets in moderation and ensure that they don't contain any ingredients harmful to your specific pet.

Happy Halloween to you and your furry companions! 🎃🐾