Spooky and Safe Halloween Treats for Your Furry Friends

Your pets are family, and you want them to join in on all the Halloween fun this year. We know our furry friends can’t have certain items, like chocolate, but that doesn’t mean we can’t give them treats, too. Keep reading to learn which treats make great ideas this Halloween season and which ones you should avoid.

The Goodies

Halloween wouldn’t be as much fun without all the goodies. If you’ve ever seen the children’s faces light up when they get a bag full of candy, you know what we mean. With a little creativity, your pet can enjoy some Halloween-themed treats, too.

Pumpkin Pupcakes

These treats are great for those fall weekend mornings when you and your pup are taking it easy and enjoying some couch time. You’ll need some ingredients you may already have on hand.

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup pumpkin puree
• ¼ cup whole wheat flour
• ¼ cup water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon baking powder

Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl until smooth. Grease a pan with the oil and pour enough batter to form a pancake. Cook until you see the edges getting firm, and you notice bubbles forming in the center of the cakes. Flip and cook the other side. Your pupcakes will be ready in less than ten minutes!

Peanut Butter Pumpkin Cookies

This recipe is not as precise, and you can change it up depending on your pup’s tastes. It’s so easy and ghoulishly good! You need a handful of ingredients for this easy recipe.

• 1 egg
• Mashed pumpkin
• Smooth peanut butter (no xylitol)
• Brown rice flour
• Water or bone broth

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and rest the dough for a few minutes. Roll the dough and cut into shapes. You can get creative and use cookie cutters for more Halloween treat fun. Bake for 10-15 minutes and let cool. Your dog will love them!

Easy Ghost Treats

This Halloween treat is so simple to make. It’s made entirely of white rice. You place cooked rice on waxed paper and shape it into ghosts using toothpicks. Allow the rice to dry if needed for easier shaping. You can sweeten the deal with pet-safe fruits, like blueberries, that can be used to make the eyes.

No Halloween Tricks

Although humans sometimes eat foods we shouldn’t, you don’t want to give your pet anything unsafe. As a reminder, we’ve included the common treats that are popular during this season that your pet should never eat.

1. Chocolate
2. Raisins
3. Anything with xylitol
4. Candy of any kind
5. Grapes

Have A Fun and Safe Howl-o-Ween

Halloween can be such a fun time of year for pet parents and their furry friends. With some planning and a few household ingredients, you can whip up some amazing indulgences. If you’re short on time, drop by Jeffers and grab some treats for your neighborhood pets.

After all, Halloween isn’t just for humans, and we all know one of the best parts of the holiday is enjoying all the delicious goodies. These homemade Halloween treat recipes can also be adapted for other holidays, so keep them in mind for your next celebration!