You’ve decorated your yard, picked out a
costume, and bought more candy than you can shake a bone at — what else could be missing from your Halloween to-do list? With more families
bringing their hounds along for Halloween, you might be forgetting treats for an essential pack member.
But choosing safe treats for your neighborhood’s furry ghouls and goblins can be challenging, especially since many dogs have
food allergies. Common allergens like
corn,
soy,
gluten, and
poultry can turn a pet’s Fright Night into a nightmare, so it’s best to avoid them. Unfortunately, these are some of the main ingredients in most premade doggy snacks.
Sure, pet stores carry
hypoallergenic treats, but there’s something magical about creating your own spooky snacks. We’ll show you just how easy it is to whip up scary-good DIY homemade Halloween dog treats (without common allergens) for your neighborhood woofers. Let’s get started!
Give the neighborhood dogs "pumpkin" to talk about with these sweet potato Jack o' lantern cookies. The best part? These treats are low-fat and packed with vitamins and fiber! They even contain turmeric, which has
many benefits (including anti-inflammatory properties) for our canine companions.
These treats are "pawfect" for Halloween, but you can freeze the leftovers and serve them at Thanksgiving, too, so you can have homemade fall dog treats without adding something else to your to-do list!
Ingredients
- 1 pound of sweet potatoes (about 2 to 3, depending on size)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
Tools
Directions
Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remove the skin from your potatoes, then cut them in quarter-inch circles.
With a small knife, cut two triangles in each potato slice for the eyes and a smiley face for the mouth.
Coat the bottom of a roasting pan with coconut oil and place the treats inside.
Dust the tops of the treats with cinnamon and turmeric.
Bake on the middle rack for 30 minutes or until slightly browned.
These gummy gourd-shaped treats will have your furry trick-or-treaters howling for more. Since these are soft and chewy, they’re a great option for senior dogs or puppies who haven’t gotten their adult chompers yet. Plus, since they aren’t overly spooky-looking, they make great homemade fall dog treats for Thanksgiving too!
Ingredients
- ½ cup of bone broth
- ¼ cup of canned pumpkin
- 3 tablespoons of unflavored gelatin
- ¼ cup of water
Tools
- Silicone pumpkin mold
- Small pot
Directions
Heat water in a pot over medium heat just until warm, not boiling.
Mix your gelatin into the water and whisk until completely dissolved.
Mix the bone broth and pumpkin into your gelatin-water mixture.
Pour your mixture into your silicone mold and place it into the fridge for 3 hours or until set.