Pet-Friendly Halloween Treats You Can Make at Home

Here are a few easy, festive recipes to try this Halloween!

Pumpkin Pup Bites (for Dogs)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pure pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)

• 2 ½ cups oat flour (or finely ground oats)

• 1 egg

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until a dough forms.

3. Roll out and cut into fun Halloween shapes (pumpkins, bones, bats!).

4. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until firm.

5. Let cool completely before serving.

Why they’ll love it: Pumpkin is great for digestion and adds a natural sweetness your pup will drool over.

Spooky Tuna Crunchies (for Cats)

Ingredients:

• 1 can tuna in water (drained)

• 1 egg

• 1 cup whole wheat flour

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Combine tuna and egg in a blender or food processor until smooth.

3. Add flour and mix to form a dough.

4. Roll into small bite-sized balls or use tiny cookie cutters.

5. Bake for 10–12 minutes, then cool before serving.

Bonus tip: Store extras in the fridge for up to a week—or freeze for later treats.

Frozen “Monster Bites” (for Dogs & Cats)

Ingredients:

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt

• ¼ cup pumpkin purée or mashed banana

• A few blueberries for “eyes”

Directions:

1. Spoon yogurt and pumpkin into silicone molds or ice cube trays.

2. Add one blueberry on top for a spooky touch.

3. Freeze for at least 3 hours.

4. Pop out and serve chilled!

Perfect for: A quick, low-calorie snack after a fall walk or playtime.

Tips for Safe Halloween Snacking

• Skip anything with chocolate, raisins, grapes, nuts, or xylitol.

• Keep candy bowls far out of reach.

• Always introduce new treats in small amounts to avoid upset stomachs.

• When in doubt, check with your vet about specific ingredients.