Updated 26/06/2024
Whether you celebrate the spooky day or not, spoil your canine companions with our tantalisingly tasty –– and healthy –– homemade Halloween dog treats.
Try out our recipes for pumpkin-based treats that are spookily easy to assemble. Plus, most of the ingredients are likely to already be in your cupboard.
Be careful with ingredients, based on your dog’s specific dietary needs. These are treats so don’t overdo it!
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1. Spooky Pup-kin Balls
Timings and servings:
Servings
30 balls
Prep time
15 mins
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups (200g) Rolled Oats
1/2 cup (90g) Peanut Butter
1 cup (180g) Pumpkin, organic (not pie filling)
3 tbsp. Honey
1 tsp. Cinnamon
You'll also need:
A baking sheet
Parchment paper
Method:
Step 1.
Place parchment paper on a baking sheet and set aside.
Step 2.
Add the rolled oats, peanut butter, pumpkin, honey and cinnamon to a bowl. Mix well until combined.
Step 3.
Take a small amount of the mixture, and using your hands, roll the mixture to make small balls about the size of golf balls. Place onto the parchment paper and baking sheet.
Step 4.
Place the baking sheet in the fridge to let the balls harden a bit, then store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to three weeks or place in the freezer for up to three months (defrost before serving).
2. Spooky Skeleton Bones
If your pup has been a particularly good boy or girl this year, why not treat them to some of these tail-waggingly tasty Halloween treats?
Timings and servings:
Servings
Makes approx. 20 medium-sized bone-shaped treats.
Prep time
10 mins
Cooking time
15 mins
Total time
25 mins
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups (200 grams) tinned pumpkin puree (make sure this is plain, tinned pumpkin puree and not dessert pumpkin as this often contains added sugar, fat and seasonings)
- Approx. 1 ¾ cups (225 grams) wholemeal flour
- 1 tbspn (7 grams) dry yeast
- 1 ½ tsp olive oil
- ⅓ cup (50 grams) grated parmesan
You’ll also need:
A clean hand towel
A cooling rack
Method:
Head to Forthglade for the recipe
Image credit: Forthglade
3. Pumpkin Apple Frozen Dog Treats
Lastly, if you’re looking for something super quick and easy to make, try these pumpkin and apple frozen dog treats. And these don’t have to be used just for Halloween –– you can make them in bulk and store them, ready to give your beloved pup a treat after a clever trick or two.
Timings and servings:
Prep time
15 mins
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (approx. 96 grams) pumpkin puree
- 1 small apple, peeled with core removed and chopped
- 1 tbsp. coconut oil
- 1 tsp. honey (raw honey is the best option for dogs)
- Water
You'll also need
A silicone mold or ice cube tray to set the treats. If you’re sticking with the spooky theme, you could use a pumpkin, skull or bone-shaped mold.
Method:
Step 1.
Put the pumpkin puree, apple, coconut oil, and honey into a blender.
Step 2.
Add water a little at a time and blend. Repeat this process until the mixture is smooth, but liquefied.
Step 3.
Spoon the mixture into your mold and freeze until the treats are solid.
Although all of the treats are made using natural sugars and dog-friendly ingredients, they’re best consumed after a long walk so that your beloved pup stays as healthy as possible.
Let us know how your dog enjoys their spooky treats and, as always, please share a picture of your cute pets with us. You may have heard of our monthly #TrustedTales Instagram competition. All you need to do is post your pet looking cute on Instagram using the hashtag #TrustedTales to be in with a chance of winning prizes every month.
And remember, it’s not just dogs we like to see — we want to see all your furry, feathered and scaled friends, so keep on sharing.
Meet our veterinary expert, Greg
This article has been checked by veterinarian Dr Greg Steele MA VETMB MRCVS. A mixed vet working in the UK since qualifying from Cambridge University in 2015. Greg enjoys working with all species of animals in all settings, but equally takes pride in communication and education of clients too. He lives with his wife and their cat, and enjoys a variety of sports, gardening, and the great outdoors.
