Sweet and Spooky Halloween Treats for Your Pet

Halloween is one of the few times a year where we can munch on chocolate, candy and totally indulge in the fun, sweet aspects of the holiday with very few repercussions.

Growing up, whenever the kids in our family would get back from trick-or-treating, we would dump our newly collected edible treasures all across the floor. Our poor pup would come to join in the fun and sniff around for something he could eat, but unfortunately, chocolate is one of the very ingredients pets should stay away from. Perhaps it wouldn’t have been so painful to turn our mini schnauzer away if we had treats for him, too.

If you have small children coming to your house this Halloween with loads of candy, or even if you don’t, it is always a good idea to have a little something extra sweet on hand for your puppy or kitty as well. We certainly don’t want to neglect our furry friends on the holidays!

What are some sweet and spooky Halloween treats you can make for your pet this year?

Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Dog Treats – from All Recipes

With only a 15-minute prep time, this recipe is quick and easy with raving reviews. With only a select few ingredients – whole wheat flour, eggs, pumpkin, cinnamon, salt and peanut butter – this recipe is perfect if you’re in a rush and don’t have time to head to the store.

Skeleton Bone Treats – from Irresistible Pets

These delectable goodies are perfect for any bone-loving dog. A little chicken taste is thrown in to give your pup that extra sense of satisfaction, and frosting is the cherry on top. To find the quick and easy recipe, check out Irresistible Pets.

Pumpkin Frozen Yogurt Bites – from Irresistible Pets

Nearly everything is pumpkin spice flavored in autumn these days. Cereal, coffee, candles are all made to smell and taste like a pumpkin spice bite of Fall. If you’ve had too much spice and not enough pumpkin this season, try out these pumpkin-shaped popsicles made from yogurt for your four-legged friend.

Apple Crunch Pupcakes – from Lola the Pitty

These apple cupcakes are sure to not just make Fido’s mouth water, but yours as well. Most likely, you’ll have the majority of these ingredients in your house, so all you have to do is mix them together, bake for a little, and just like that, you’re done!

Candy Corn Dog Treats – from Pet Coupon Savings

Candy corn at times can seem pretty polarizing; either people love it or they hate it. If you’re in the camp that loves it, you might enjoy making your pet homemade candy corn treats. Don’t worry – they don’t have that waxy, soft taste like the rest do. When your kids or grandchildren are munching on their newly acquired Halloween goodies, you can provide a handful of candy corn to Fido so he can munch, too.

Pumpkin Spice Puppuccinos – from Lola the Pitty

If you fall into the category of people that haven’t yet gotten enough pumpkin spice, these pumpkin spice puppuccinos may be right up your alley. With only three ingredients – milk, cinnamon and pumpkin – your pooch will be on her way to slurping these down in a matter of minutes.

Halloween is a time for fun, spooky, yummy and sweet treats. We hope you’re able to have a little extra fun this Halloween and try your hand at a few new recipes.

Thanks for stopping by! We’re glad to see you, and we would love to hear from you. What are your favorite homemade treats for your pet?