Welcome to Fall: Treats Your Furry Friends Will Fall For! 🍂🐾

9/17/23 Volume 12

Hey there, FurWell Family! 

 

As the leaves just start to change colors and the air turns crisp, we’re diving headfirst into one of my favorite seasons; fall. 🍁 And what better way to welcome this cozy season than by sharing some tail-waggingly delicious homemade treat recipes that have been tested and approved by Emma, Max, and Rex? ❤️🐶  Here are some fun recipes to try with your pets!

 

1. Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits 🎃🥜

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup canned pumpkin (make sure it’s plain pumpkin, not pie filling)
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, eggs, pumpkin, peanut butter, salt, and cinnamon until a dough forms.
3. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ½ inch thick. Use cookie cutters to create fun shapes.
4. Place the treats on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake for about 30 minutes or until the biscuits are firm to the touch.
6. Allow them to cool completely before serving them to your furry friend.

 

2. Pumpkin and Banana Dog Treats 🎃🍌

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (plain pumpkin, not pie filling)
• 1 3/4 cups oat flour
• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 1 egg

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, combine the mashed banana, pumpkin, oat flour, rolled oats, and egg. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
4. Use cookie cutters to create fun shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the treats are golden brown.
6. Allow them to cool completely before letting your pup enjoy them.

 

3. Sweet Potato Dog Chews 🥔

Ingredients:

• 2 large sweet potatoes

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
2. Wash and peel the sweet potatoes.
3. Cut them into thin slices or strips, like french fries.
4. Place the sweet potato slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake for about 3 hours, flipping them over halfway through.
6. Let them cool before giving them to your dog. These chews can be stored in an airtight container.

 

4. Apple and Carrot Dog Biscuits 🍎🥕

Ingredients:

• 1 cup grated apple (peeled and cored)
• 1 cup grated carrot
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 egg

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the grated apple, grated carrot, whole wheat flour, and egg. Mix until it forms a dough.
3. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
4. Use cookie cutters to create shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until the biscuits are crisp and golden.
6. Allow the treats to cool completely before serving.

 

And so our kitty friends are not left out, here is a homemade cat treat recipe to try!  😻

 

Tuna Catnip Kitty Treats 🐈

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup canned tuna in water, drained
• 1 cup oat flour
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon dried catnip

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a food processor, blend the drained tuna until it becomes a smooth paste.
3. In a bowl, combine the tuna paste, oat flour, egg, and dried catnip. Mix until a dough forms.
4. Roll small portions of the dough into tiny, bite-sized balls or any shape your kitty prefers.
5. Place the treats on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the treats are firm and slightly browned.
7. Let them cool completely before offering them to your feline friend.

 

These fall-themed treats will surely delight your furry friend! 🎃 Remember to adjust portion sizes according to your pet’s size and dietary needs. And if you try these recipes, we’d love to see your photos – share them with us on our FurWell Family page! 📸

 

Don’t forget, make sure your pets have all the vaccines they will need for the upcoming boarding season.  There is already a shortage of flu vaccines for this year and many boarding facilities are now requiring it.  We hope to have our supply sometime this week but we have no guarantee how many will be allotted to us, so call and get on our flu vaccine list! 💉    

 

Stay warm and snuggly!

Dr. Tyler

 

Thought for the Week:  “Don’t ‘fall’ for ordinary vet care – When it comes to pet care, we’re ‘leaf’-ing no stone unturned!” 😅🐾🍂

 

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