Homemade Dog Treats: Pumpkin Cookies

Pumpkin offers numerous benefits—it’s great for both people and dogs! Using it to make dog treats satisfies your pup’s taste buds while providing essential nutrients—a win-win choice!
Pumpkins are widely available and easy to find fresh anywhere. Making these dog treats isn’t complicated either! Let’s dive into the recipe for Chicken Oat Pumpkin Bites (a super popular dog treat)! Get moving, pet parents—make these heartfelt dog treats for your furry overlords and give them peace of mind!

I. Preparing Ingredients for Dog Treats

Pumpkin (100g): Rich in dietary fiber and vitamins, this is the core healthy ingredient for these dog treats.
Oats (20g): Provides a feeling of fullness, adds chewiness to the treats, and aids in digestion.
Chicken breast (100g): A high-quality protein source that enhances palatability and meets your dog’s nutritional needs.
Flour (100g): Serves as the base ingredient to help shape the treats

II. Detailed Steps for Making Dog Treats

Prepare ingredients: Wash the pumpkin, peel it, and steam it in a pot (high heat) for 10 minutes. Mince the chicken breast and set aside. Rinse the oats thoroughly to prepare for making the treats.
Mix ingredients: Once steamed, the pumpkin naturally forms a puree. Add flour to the pumpkin puree and mix thoroughly. Then incorporate rolled oats and minced chicken breast, continuing to stir until all ingredients are fully combined. This step is crucial for achieving the unique texture of the dog treats.
Shaping: Knead the dough thoroughly—knead, knead, knead! Once slightly softened, use cookie cutters to shape the treats. Voilà! A delicate cookie-style dog treat takes form. If no cutters are available, firm up the dough and roll into patties. Classic pumpkin patty-style treats are also a hit with pups!
Oven Baking: Preheat the oven (beep beep beep…). Once preheated, place the shaped pumpkin patties inside. Important note: Ensure all patties are uniform in size and thickness! This maximizes oven space utilization and prevents some treats from burning while others remain undercooked, guaranteeing consistent quality for every piece.
Set baking parameters: Adjust oven temperature to 150°C (298°F) and set baking time to 30 minutes. Then, just wait patiently for these delicious dog treats to come out of the oven!
Whether you make the flatbread style or the cookie style, the preparation method for these dog treats is similar. And dogs absolutely love both forms! Get started and make some for your furry friend today!