Halloween Treats Aren’t Just for Ghouls and Goblins!

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Halloween is just around the corner and many are putting the final touches on costumes and dreaming of all of the fun, and treats, that the day has to offer.  There’s no need to leave your furry friends out of the treat part!  We have some scary good, pet-friendly homemade Halloween indulgences that will keep your pets howling for more!

Canine Candy Corn

All the cheery colour of candy corn without the sugar — you and your pup will love these festive frozen treats!

Ingredients:

  • 1  1/2 cups non-fat plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
  • 1-2 small bananas
  • 8 3-ounce paper cups

Directions:

  1. Fill each cup about 1/3 full with yogurt. Freeze until set.
  2. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup yogurt and 1/2 cup pumpkin purée. Pour the yogurt/pumpkin mixture over the frozen yogurt layer, leaving space at the top for the third layer. Freeze until set.
  3. Mash the bananas in a small bowl. Stir in the remaining yogurt. Pour the yogurt/banana mixture over the frozen pumpkin layer. Freeze until set.
  4. Peel off the paper cup and serve.

 

Doggy Doughnuts

Your dog will drool over these yummy doughnuts made in the microwave.

Ingredients:

  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup beef broth or chicken broth
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 3 tablespoons quick-cooking oats

Directions:

  1. Grease a shallow, microwave-safe plate or baking dish. Set aside.
  2. Whisk together the egg and broth in a large bowl. Gradually stir in the flour and oats.
  3. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and roll it to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut out cookies using a round cookie cutter. Use a smaller round cookie cutter to cut out the center doughnut hole. Place the cookies on the greased plate or dish without crowding them.
  4. Cook in the microwave for a few minutes until the doughnuts are firm. Cool on a wire rack.
  5. Repeat until all the remaining dough is used up.
  6. Store in a sealed container in the fridge.

 

Kitty Cookies

Cats will go crazy for these tasty cookies made with only one ingredient (or two, if you count love!).

Ingredients:

  • 1 can pâté cat food (not chunks in gravy)

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  2. Open the can and shake the cat food loaf onto a sheet of waxed paper.
  3. Cut the loaf into 1/2-inch thick slices. Cut the slices into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Place the treats on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
  5. Flip the treats. Bake for another 15 minutes or until crispy.
  6. Store in a sealed container in the fridge.