Homemade Dog Treats Recipes to Show Your Love on Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day isn’t reserved for romance alone, it’s a celebration of love for everyone in our lives. This includes our fur babies, too! There are tons of ways to show your sweet pup some love this Valentine’s Day.
One way to communicate your devotion to your dog is by gifting them homemade dog treats. Spice things up with joint-healthy, gut-friendly, and delicious, homemade dog treat recipes that will certainly make your pup bark for joy! Let’s get into it.
Homemade Dog Treats as a Fun Routine Changeup
Homemade dog treats are an excellent way to throw in additional fun and love to your dog’s normal routine. In addition to wholesome, fresh, and gut-friendly treats, making homemade treats can be reserved for special occasions. As with anything with your dog’s diet, homemade treats should not be a replacement for true nourishment. Be sure to provide your pooch with nutritious meals alongside their festive Valentine’s treats!
Homemade Dog Treats Recipe: DIY It!
Carve a little extra time during your day and experiment with the following yummy, healthy recipes this holiday.
Puppy Sweethearts
Your pup probably has the sweetest heart you know. Give them a taste of their big heart with these healthy, heart-shaped dog treats! Using these simple, easy, and whole-food ingredients, make them a treat that soothes their heart and their belly. Brown rice flour, applesauce, bananas, and steamed beets make up these tasty morsels. Rich in vitamins, dietary fiber, and even antioxidants, your pup will certainly feel the love with these nutritious treats.
Strawberry Heart-Shaped Biscuits
This four-ingredient recipe is as sweet as it is simple to make. It’s important to note that dogs can safely eat strawberries in moderation. Strawberries are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can give dogs similar health benefits as they do to humans.
Using strawberries, eggs, coconut oil, and coconut flour, mix and shape into heart-shaped delights for your dog! The coconut oil in this recipe has been shown to help dogs with joint issues, alleviate skin conditions, and improve cognitive function in this study.
Puppy Pancakes
The morning of Valentine’s Day, surprise everyone with pancakes for the whole family, including your dog! The simplicity of this pancake recipe lies in its usage of wholesome ingredients. Similar to human pancakes, prepare these puppy pancakes with eggs, bananas, peanut butter, oats, and flaxseed. Enjoy Valentine’s breakfast with your favorite two-legged and four-legged friends alike!
Easy Homemade Dog Treats for Your Furry Friend
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