Pumpkin Spice & Paws

Written By Whisker Store

Your furry friends shouldn’t miss out on the joyous season of autumn! While you sip your pumpkin spice latte, treat them to these seasonal delights and start getting crafty together. Here are some fun and easy treats that your pets will love this season:

1. Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Nothing says fall like pumpkin! These peanut butter-packed treats are sure to have your dog wagging with excitement.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (unsweetened)

  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter (unsalted, xylitol-free)

  • 2 eggs

  • 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Mix pumpkin, peanut butter, and eggs in a bowl.

  3. Gradually add flour and knead the mixture into dough.

  4. Roll out dough on a floured surface, and use cookie cutters to make fun fall shapes like pumpkins or leaves.

  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until firm, let cool, and treat your dog!

Harley out on a walk!

2. Apple Cinnamon Cat Treats

Let your cats munch on a simple apple cinnamon treat, perfectly in tune with the fall season!

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

  • 1/4 cup oats

  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon

  • 1 egg

  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Mix applesauce, oats, cinnamon, and egg together.

  3. Gradually stir in flour to form dough, then roll into small balls.

  4. Flatten slightly and bake for 10-15 minutes.

  5. Let cool completely before offering them to your cat!

Albert and Scrumpy cuddling!

Bonus Craft: Leaf Paw Print Keepsake

Capture a memory with this adorable fall keepsake! Perfect for decorating or gifting.

Materials:

  • Air-dry clay

  • Leaf-shaped cookie cutter

  • Non-toxic paint

  • Ribbon

Instructions:

  1. Roll out the clay and cut out a leaf shape using a cookie cutter.

  2. Press your pet’s paw gently into the clay to make an impression.

  3. Let the clay dry as per the package instructions.

  4. Once dry, paint it in fall colors and tie a ribbon through for hanging!

These DIY fall-themed treats and crafts make it easy to include your pets in the joy of fall. Whether it’s baking up some pumpkin goodies or creating our bonus keepsake, your pets will get to share the cozy autumn vibes with you! 🍂🐾

Watching some birds B)

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