Dine with your dog: Apple oatmeal pawfait

Apple Oatmeal Pawfait

Oatmeal is a great way to start your pup’s day! It’s a healthy meal with no added flavors, artificial sweeteners, or sugars, that slowly release energy to keep your pupper active and alert throughout their morning. What’s more, this is an excellent recipe for dog treats with oatmeal and applesauce - a pawsome combination! Even better, we’ve asked a vet to review the recipe to make sure it doesn’t contain anything harmful.

Timings and servings:

Servings: 2

Prep time: 5 mins

Cooking time: 1 mins

Total time: 5 mins 

Ingredients:

1/4 cup (25g) oatmeal (plain quick oats)

1/2 cup (120g) water

2 heaped tablespoons of fat-free or low-fat vanilla Greek yogurt (make sure it’s free from sugar and artificial sweeteners)

¼ cup (15g) of peeled, cored, diced apple OR

2 heaped tablespoons of sugar-free and additive-free applesauce 

Instructions:

1. Put the oatmeal and water into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for a minute.
2. Carefully remove, stir it all up, and let it cool for a few minutes.
3. Stir in either some diced-up apple or applesauce.
4. Spoon that freshly cooled oatmeal into a bowl.
5. Layer in the yogurt (or any other pup-safe ingredients you think they’ll like).
6. You can repeatedly layer the oatmeal and yogurt into their bowl to jazz things up.
7. Place their bowl in front of your pup, stand back, and watch them make a mess.

Meet our veterinary expert, Hannah

This article has been checked by veterinarian Dr Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCV. Hannah graduated form the Royal Veterinary College in 2011 and worked in mixed practice for a few years before focusing on small animal work. Clinically, she worked in a busy, multi-centre, hospital practice until 2018, where she underwent training in advanced canine and feline dentistry and began working towards a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice. She then moved to a local independent practice to care for the pets nearby, allowing more time to focus on other career avenues. Hannah has been writing for the Veterinary Content Company since January 2021, and has since written for a diverse range of clients, including pet websites, vet practice, drug companies, journals, and veterinary educators. Alongside working with the Veterinary Content Company, Hannah is a Scientific Editor, working on manuscripts prior to and following peer review, and works as Community Lead for a team of Veterinary Human Factors trainers.

Disclaimer

Always consult with your veterinarian before altering your pet's diet. Each pet is unique, with factors like age, breed, and health influencing nutritional requirements, so check with your vet if you are unsure whether a particular recipe is suitable for your pet. Be mindful of potential allergies, and seek veterinary advice for adverse reactions. Regular veterinary check-ups are essential for assessing overall health and discussing dietary needs. This information is general and not a substitute for professional veterinary guidance. This recipe is intended as a treat and should only be fed occasionally, in moderation. It does not constitute a nutritionally complete diet, and therefore, is not suitable for regular feeding.

Oats are awesome - they’re great for soothing pups with certain skin conditions and as a slow-release source of energy, they can be great diabetic dog treat recipe ideas. However, if your dog has diabetes, it’s best not to chop and change their diet too much, and any changes should be made gradually. 

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