Use leftover canned pumpkin to make these 5-ingredient pumpkin dog treats! They’re super easy to make and the perfect fall treat for your furry friend.
Since making peanut butter dog treats last year I’ve decided that homemade treats are where it’s at. They’re so easy and inexpensive! And although I personally haven’t taste-tested them, I know they taste pretty good because Olive, our Yorkie and all her friends gobble them up like they’re going out of style.
Olive’s birthday is coming up next month. She’s turning eight, which is so crazy. I remember the first week we got her. Isaac was living in DC at the time, in a grad program to become Montessori certified, and I was caring for an 8-week-old puppy, in a new city by myself. It was so hard and very much life consuming, but also the best thing ever.
She’s our baby and naturally, we don’t want her to get older. Hence the reason we always request the puppy cut when she’s groomed. The longer she looks like a puppy, the longer we can deny that she’s getting older.
That said, her birthday IS coming up whether we choose to accept it or not, so I thought it would be fun to make special fall-themed pumpkin dog treats with pumpkin puree and cinnamon to celebrate. Who says humans are the only ones who can enjoy pumpkiny treats?
I tested making a pumpkin dog treat without peanut butter, but the batter was really wet and sticky, even with extra flour so I settled on a peanut butter and pumpkin mixture, which worked perfectly. I honestly think dogs will like this flavor combo better than plain pumpkin anyway! Here’s what you need:
I made some mini ones using a tiny dog bone cookie cutter because they’re the perfect size for Olive and small breeds, but I also I purchased a larger cookie cutter and made some bigger bones for Olive’s friends.
I couldn’t possibly wait until her birthday to give her a sample so she’s already taste-tested a few and loves them.
We shared some of the larger bones with Alyssa’s pups, Chloe and Maverick, and they were big fans as well so I think we can officially say they’re pup-approved!
I know it’s a little early to start thinking about the holiday season, but I wanted to mention that homemade dog treats are a great gift idea. Last year I made a few batches of these peanut butter dog treats and gave them as gifts to my friends and family who have dogs. They look really cute packaged in a mason jar with a label and ribbon. Just a thought if you’re looking for some cute gift ideas!
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Amazing! They smell so amazing! My dogs love them! I made homemade pumpkin purée and used that! Also instead of vegetable broth I did water and a dab of strawberry all natural honey! Thank you!
AH YAY! I am so happy to hear that this recipe worked out for you, Chloe. Thank you for sharing your review & star rating, I really appreciate it!
I have made these several times for my dogs and shared them with friends who have dogs. The dogs love them. Thanks for the recipe
Yay! So glad your pups and friends’ pups are enjoying these!
I make these for my dog every 2 weeks, they are super easy. I just throw everything into a food processor then roll out and cut with cookie cutters. she loves them. it’s my go to dog treat recipe!!
So happy to hear she’s loving them, Beckie! Thanks for the review :).
Just an FYI vegetable stock is usually made with 50% or more onions which can be poisonous to dogs! I make my own veggie stock (or veggies with marrowbones for a delicious treat later!) in a giant stock pot that can later be portioned and frozen to use when needed 🙂