I posted this recipe years ago when my sweet girl Dingo (Dee) was still with me. She was so much more than “just a dog” she was my girl, my family. This sweet girl loved carrots and pumpkin so in this recipe I have combined them with some healthy ingredients to make a delicious treat for your furry friend.
I remember the day I first made these treats for Dee. She was so curious about what I was doing in the kitchen and gave me her sweet puppy dog eyes, with a little drool hoping I would share. As I mashed together some cooked carrots and canned pumpkin, the drool was really flowing, I then added in some oats and flour, and baked them into little bite-sized treats.
The result? A happy, wagging tail and endless kisses from my grateful drooling girl. This homemade carrot pumpkin dog treats quickly became a regular treat in our household, and anytime I made them Dee would be right by my side in the kitchen, eagerly waiting for her share.
But besides being irresistible to dogs they are good for them as well. Carrots are packed with beta-carotene, which helps maintain healthy skin and a shiny coat for our four-legged friends. Pumpkin is a great source of fiber and can aid in digestion.
Plus, by making your own dog treats at home, you have control over the ingredients and can ensure that your pup is getting wholesome and nutritious snacks. No added preservatives or mystery ingredients here!
So go ahead, give this homemade carrot pumpkin dog treats a try. Your furry best friend will thank you for it! And who knows, maybe they’ll even start giving you those puppy dog eyes every time you step into the kitchen.
Dee’s Pumkin Cookies:
1 can of pumpkin puree
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/4 cup of oats
1/4 cup of shredded steamed/cooked carrots
1-2 Tablespoon of peanut butter
1 egg
A pinch of cinnamon
Mix the above ingredients, place balls on ungreased cookie sheet press down with fork to make a design.
Bake at 400 for 30-35 minutes.
I also just roll and press them in my hand to form desired shapes or you may like to roll them out and use any cookie cutter or molds.
