Spooky season can be a lot of fun, with all the costumes, candy, and pumpkin carving. If you have pets, you probably want them to join in. Treats are one of the best parts of Halloween, in our opinion, so why not make some for your pet this year? We rounded up a few foolproof pet treat recipes you can make at home.
Halloween Treats You Can Make for Your Pet
Making these treats isn’t tricky at all, and your pets will love them. With just a few ingredients and a little time, you’ll have pet treats for days. And if you buy a few Halloween-themed cookie cutters, you can make your pet treats even more festive!
Two Easy Recipes for Homemade Cat Treats
Carrot and Catnip Kitty Cat Treats
Do you have a cat that goes crazy for catnip? Surprise them with these nutritious carrot-catnip treats. With only five ingredients, they’re easy to make, and your kitty will love them.
Does your cat cough up a lot of hairballs? This recipe includes ingredients like pumpkin and ground flaxseed to help ease hair through the digestive system.
Two Easy Recipes for Homemade Dog Treats
Are these treats the doggy version of a pumpkin spice latte? They might be! With only three ingredients, these seasonally-appropriate cookies are super easy to make.
Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats
Here’s another easy recipe with only three ingredients: fresh ground peanut butter, bananas, and oatmeal. If your dog is crazy about peanut butter, they’ll love these treats.
Halloween Safety Tips for Pets
We can’t let you go without our annual reminder that pet safety is even more important at Halloween. Spooky season is a lot of fun, but pets don’t appreciate the “tricks” as much as they do the treats. Follow these tips to keep your pets safe this Halloween.
- Keep candy out of reach of pets, especially chocolate. You don’t have to worry as much about this with cats, but as you know, dogs will eat anything. Keep a close eye on your dog when you’re out for walks—they’ve been known to swallow discarded candy wrappers, which can be very dangerous.
- Don’t make your pet wear a costume or go trick-or-treating if they don’t want to. If they resist getting dressed up, or seem scared by all the strangers in costume, please respect their feelings. Frightened pets can bolt and get lost or hurt, and Halloween is a dangerous night for pets to be on their own outside.
- Avoid costumes with small pieces or dangling threads that could be swallowed by pets if they fall off. Foreign objects can cause life-threatening intestinal blockage. And avoid dangerous accessories like glow sticks. The liquid inside them is poisonous to pets, so if you’re trick-or-treating after dark, use flashlights or headlamps instead.
Happy Halloween to Our Neighbors in Gilbert and Chandler!
The team at Anasazi Animal Clinic is dedicated to helping you keep your pets happy and healthy. If your pet ever needs care, we’re here for you. We also love seeings cute pets in cute costumes! If your dog or cat lets you dress them up this year, don’t forget to show us the pictures next time you visit. Give us a call at 480-497-0505 or send us a message to schedule an exam.
Photo by Adam Gonzales on Unsplash used with permission under the Creative Commons license for commercial use 9/5/24.