Dine with your dog: Fur family pumpkin bread

Fur Family Pumpkin Bread

A loaf for your loaf! Share the love with a savory shareable snack. This pumpkin oatmeal dog treat recipe can be served as a stand-alone meal or added as an extra to their food bowls. Just don’t forget to reduce their dog food a little to account for it. As usual, we’ve asked a vet to check the recipe. Totally dog safe and totally easy to make, this will have them toe-tapping for more.

Timings and servings:

Servings: 18

Prep time: 15 mins

Cooking time: 45 mins

Total time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

2.4 cups (300g) oat flour

½ teaspoon baking powder (keep this and the baking soda out of paws reach during baking as the raw ingredient can be toxic to dogs)

1 teaspoon baking soda

3 eggs

1 cup (265g) unsweetened applesauce

½ cup (125g) pumpkin puree

4 tablespoons coconut oil, melted

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F or 180°C. Spray a loaf pan with non-stick spray or grease it with coconut oil.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the oat flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
3. In another bowl mix the eggs, applesauce, pumpkin puree, and melted coconut oil.
4. Use either a mixer or spoon to combine all the ingredients until you have a smooth batter.
5. Pour your batter into a loaf pan.
6. Bake for 45-50 mins. To check if it’s done, insert a toothpick into the center of the loaf - if it comes out clean, your bread is ready.
7. Remove the bread from the oven and wait for that lovely loaf to cool to room temperature. Then slice up and serve to your patient pooch!

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.

Pumpkin might be best known as being a fruit for Fall, but this homemade baked dog treats recipe can be served up to pups all year round. Speaking of year-round, do you have any plans that mean you’ll need a sitter? Well, we have loads of lovely, verified sitters who would love to meet your fur family - why not see which sitters are available in your area whilst you’re away?