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Now that Halloween is right around the corner, let's discuss the best Halloween treats for dogs.
Picking the right costume for your dog is not an easy task. Fido will be required to try out numerous kinds of costumes before finding the best one or you can also make a DIY Halloween costume for dogs.
And in what better way to reward them? By giving them the best Halloween dog treats.
In this blog, we'll tackle the best Halloween-themed dog treats that you can buy online and recipes for Homemade Halloween dog treats.
However, on the off chance that your dog doesn't like wearing costumes. They can still engage with one Halloween Tradition—eating a bunch of treats!
If you're planning to give your pup something special this spooky season, here are the best Halloween treats for dogs.
Best Halloween Treats for Dogs Online
Now, let's talk about dog treats that you can buy online or in-store. Without further ado, here are the best Halloween treats for dogs online.
Also, keep in mind that these lists are in no particular order.
Greenies ScaryBerry Blueberry Flavor Dental Dog Treats
First on the list is the Greenies Scary Berry Dental Dog Treats. If your dog is fond of Greenies treats, well you better grab these limited edition dental dog treats.
These Halloween-themed dog treats are shaped like toothbrushes and it is not only delicious, but they can also help clean your dog's teeth and get rid of doggy breath.
This flavorful blueberry-seasoned dog treat has a unique texture that helps clean the gumline to fight off plaque and tartar.
Greenies Pumpkin Spice Flavor Dental Dog Treats
Back in the 19th century, scary faces were carved on Pumpkins by the Irish to scare evil spirits away.
Since then, the vegetable Pumpkin has become a unique symbol of Halloween.
Now that Halloween is coming, it is fun to also engage our dogs in some of these traditions.
One of the best ways for them to join in on this spooky season is with pumpkin-flavored treats.
Greenies Pumpkin Spice Dental Dog Treats is also a limited edition flavor of Greenies that can not only appetize them but can also help their dental health.
Bocce’s Bakery Halloween Dog Treats
With Halloween just around the corner, Bocce's Bakery offers a few different Halloween-themed dog treats.
For instance, you can choose from Pumpk'n Nutters, Ghost Grub, Pumpk'n Spice, Bananas & Scream, Pumpkin Cheesecake, and more.
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Bocce’s Bakery Pumpkin Cheesecake is an all-natural and wheat-free treat for dogs.
It has oat flour, pumpkins, cream cheese, and cinnamon as its main ingredients.
These treats are shaped like the letter “B”. And if your dog loves a crunchy taste, you can not go wrong with these treats.
Bananas & Scream
On the other hand, if your dog loves Bananas, you can buy them the Bananas & Scream dog treat by Bocce's Bakery.
Its main ingredients are oat flour, Banana, Pumpkin, and Carob.
It is an all-natural, wheat-free, and crunchy biscuit, best for the Halloween season.
Pumpk'n Spice
Since it's Halloween, you can never go wrong with Pumpkin-flavored foods.
These B-shaped dog treats are made from oat flour, Pumpkin, Rolled Oats, Peanut Butter, and Cinnamon.
However, these treats are not like the ones above since it is soft-baked.
They are soft and chewy cookies that are great for puppies and senior dogs with sensitive mouths.
Pumpk'n Nutters
Furthermore, Bocce's Bakery has released a few limited edition, Halloween-themed dog treats, and one of them is the Pumpk'n Nutters Dog Treats.
It is also wheat-free and is made with 100% real ingredients of oat flour, Peanut Butter, Pumpkin, and Carob.
Moreover, just like Pumpk'n Spice, this dog treat is great for all life stages.
Ghost Grub
Lastly, another Halloween-themed dog treats from Bocce's Bakery is the Ghost Grub flavor.
It is wheat, corn, and soy-free for your pups to enjoy this season.
The Ghost Grub's main ingredients are Peanut Butter, Pumpkin, and Carob.
Three Dog Bakery Howl-o-ween Lick'n Crunch
Do you know a Cookie Monster? No, not the Sesame Street character, but that one pet who loves cookies.
This Halloween season, if your dogs love cookies, you can treat them with Three Dog Bakery's Howl-o-ween Lick'n Crunch Sandwich Cookies.
This dog treat is made from Carob and Orange Pumpkin Spice.
If your dogs love crunchy foods, you should try and give them these premium dog treats.
These sandwich cookies are also great for dogs of all ages and sizes. The Howl-o-ween sandwich cookies are great as a proper reward for special cases like trying out different kinds of Halloween costumes.
Blue Buffalo Boo Bits
Moreover, I think it's safe to safe that a lot of our dogs love chicken.
This Halloween, Blue Buffalo offers you the Boo Bits Chicken Halloween Dog Treats!
This tasty chicken recipe is a fun and soft dog treats for dogs of all ages to enjoy.
It's made from natural ingredients like real chicken, oatmeal, and brown rice.
Since it's the spooky season, these are Halloween-shaped dog treats! It is also corn, wheat, and soy-free. It also does not include artificial flavors and preservatives.
Milk-Bone Spooky Biscuits
Last on our list is the Milk-Bone Halloween Spooky Biscuits. These spooky biscuits are perfect for any dogs that want to go treat-or-treating.
The Milk-Bone Spooky Biscuits are not only delicious, but their crunchy texture can also help clean your dog's teeth.
These treats are shaped into Halloween-themed biscuits: a bat, a pumpkin, a ghost, and a monster.
Homemade Halloween Treats for Dogs
Furthermore, let's talk about DIY Halloween dog treats that our pups can enjoy during this season.
If you're having a Halloween Party and you want to include your dog or your friends' dogs in the festivities, you can go ahead and cook some of these recipes suited for the Halloween season.
Grain-Free Pumpkin Coconut Dog Treats
These homemade dog treats are made with coconut flour. They are naturally grain-and gluten-free.
Coconut flour is also hypoallergenic, making it a great choice for dogs with digestive sensitivities.
Ingredients
- 15 oz. canned pumpkin
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp. turmeric
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 and 2/3 cups of coconut flour
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350˚ F.
Whisk the pumpkin, peanut butter, eggs, and coconut oil together in a large bowl. Add the coconut flour, turmeric, and cinnamon.
Mix until thoroughly combined. Allow the dough to sit for 10 minutes to give the coconut flour time to soak up the moisture.
As you'll see in my video guide above, I use a well-greased mini muffin tin to bake these treats.
You could also drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a well-greased baking sheet and press the cookies down with a fork.
No matter what shape you make them, bake the treats for about 40-45 minutes or until they're brown on the top.
Grain-Free, No Bake Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Dog Treat
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. coconut flour (I used Red Mill)
- 4 tbsp. natural, sugar-free peanut butter
- 8 tbsp. canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. ginger
- shredded coconut or powdered carob for rolling
Instructions
Mix the coconut flour, peanut butter, pumpkin, cinnamon, and ginger.
If the dough is a bit crumbly, add small amounts of peanut butter, working the dough in your hands to help the oil bring the dough together.
Break little amounts of dough off and roll into balls. Roll each ball in the shredded coconut or powdered carob.
Pumpkin Peanut Butter Homemade Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 3 cups brown rice flour (or gluten-free flour if your dog has allergies)
- 1/2 cup oats (you can substitute an extra 1/4 cup of grain-free flour instead)
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp. all-natural peanut butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°.
In a small bowl, combine the flour, oats, and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, eggs, and peanut butter.
When both are well mixed, stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients slowly.
Add about 1/4 of the dry ingredients and blend thoroughly. Then add another quarter and stir until that is completely mixed.
Continue until you've created a large ball of dry dough.
On a floured surface, roll out the dough until it's about 1/4″ thick. You can use cookie cutters to cut out fun shapes or just use a butter knife or pizza cutter.
But since it's the Halloween season, try and cut out shapes like pumpkins, bats, spiders, and any Halloween-themed shapes.
Once you've cut out the treats, place them on a well-greased cookie sheet and bake them in the 350° oven for about 30-35 minutes.
You'll know when they are done because they'll turn a nice shade of golden brown.
When the treats are cool, you can feed them to your pooch. Store any leftover treats in an airtight container for about 7-10 days.
You can also store the dough or the baked treats in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is peanut butter OK for dogs?
Yes. Most peanut butter is safe for dogs. Dogs can and love to eat peanut butter.
However, some manufacturers are using Xylitol as a sweetener. Xylitol is extremely toxic to dogs.
The safest option is to buy unsalted peanut butter, dog-specific peanut butter, or homemade peanut butter.
As dog owners, we must check and monitor what they're eating.
Are bananas good for dogs?
Yes, dogs can eat bananas but in moderation. Bananas are low in calories and they are a great source of potassium, vitamins, biotin, fiber, and copper.
And since bananas are high in sugar content, it is best to be given as an alternative to dog treats and not a part of their main diet.
What is the healthiest treat for a dog?
We all want what is best for our dogs. That's why we should give them healthy, natural treats.
There's no need to run to the store since many of these healthy and natural dog treats can be found in your kitchen.
For instance, here are a few healthy and natural treats for your pups to enjoy:
- Apples
- Green Peas
- Carrots
- Watermelon
- Cooked Sweet Potatoes
- Bananas
- Broccoli
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
Halloween Treats For Dogs Summary
Now that Halloween is slowly creeping in, dog owners are now doing some research on what to give their pooch just in time for trick or treat!
Finding the right Halloween treats is not easy. You might have to try searching for them online or create homemade treats instead.
Whether it's trick or treat, what better way to celebrate this spooky event than by giving them Halloween treats for dogs?
Above, we've compiled a short list of the best Halloween-themed dog treats that you can buy online and in-store.
But if you're more of a DIY kind of guy, we've also prepared homemade Halloween treats for your dogs.
If you're planning to throw a party that involves your dog or your friends' dogs, cooking or baking a few of these delicious Halloween-themed dog treats will for sure make dogs happy.
