My
Meatless Month: Even the smallest changes make a difference
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| Photo of Byward Market in Ottawa, Ontario by Jamie McCaffrey |
Beginning
New Year’s Day, 2017, I have been eating a vegetarian diet, as a way to lower
my carbon footprint and make a positive impact on the environment. I’ve been
calling it my ‘Meatless Month.’ For more than a year now I have two vegetarian
days a week, sometimes three. This is the first time I have gone vegetarian.
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7
homemade dog biscuit recipes using pumpkin
When shopping for
pumpkins to carve into Jack-o-lanterns this Halloween you may be unaware of the incredible
health benefits that the bright orange gourd has for your pet. Powdered pumpkin
seed is often used to support urinary health in dogs. It is especially useful
if the dog has an upset stomach, diarrhea or constipation. Pumpkin is rich in
fiber and its natural oils ease digestive stress and discomfort.
Not
only will pumpkin keep your dog regular but it is a healthy snack that is
extremely low in calories. Since pumpkins are so accessible in October you may want to pick up an extra one
for your pooch. Homemade dog treats using pumpkin in the ingredients provides
the dog with a safe and healthy treat. When feeding pumpkin from a can make
sure to always use canned pumpkin and not canned pumpkin pie filling.
Listed
below are 7 easy and delicious dog treat recipes using this festive fall food.
It is important to consult your veterinarian if you have any questions about
feeding pumpkin.
Pumpkin Dog
Biscuits
Food.com features
its own dog treat recipe using pumpkin in the ingredients. This recipe is
simple but mouth-watering for a pooch. One especially great thing about this
treat recipe is that it works as a great base for you to add your own
ingredients. Try adding diced, cooked bacon or crushed cranberry.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons dry milk
- 2 1/2 cups flour (wheat
flour is probably better)
- water
Healthy Pumpkin
Balls
This is a fantastic recipe by Cesar Milan's website Cesar's Way that
features pumpkin as the hero of the dish. These Healthy Pumpkin Balls are
jam-packed with fiber, vitamin A, beta-carotene, iron and potassium. These dog
treats only take 25 minutes to bake!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 4 tbsp molasses
- 4 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
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Peanut Butter and
Pumpkin Dog Treats
This tasty dog treat recipe only has 6 ingredients! Allrecipes.com features
this peanut butter and pumpkin dog treat recipe that will have your dog
drooling. Mix a doggy favorite- peanut butter- with the healthy, low calorie
pumpkin for something that will delight your dogs taste buds.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pup-kin Biscuits
Rachael Ray has
been concocting delicious recipes for people throughout her long career. This
recipe however has gone to the dogs. Check out Rachael Ray's Pup-kin Biscuits recipe.
It makes a whopping 36 servings that your dog will gladly devour.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup canned
pure pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons
dry milk powder
- 2 1/2 cups white
or whole wheat flour
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Pumpkin Pie Dog
Biscuits
Dog Treat Kitchen offers
readers so many excellent recipes just for the dog in your life. This is a
fantastically festive recipe using pumpkin to make for your pup this October.
This is one treat that will smell delicious while its baking!
Ingredients:
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. ginger
• 1 tsp. allspice
• 2 tbsp. canola oil
• 1/2 cup pure pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1/4 cup natural peanut butter, smooth
• 1/4 cup water
Click here to read the rest of the
recipe!
Pumpkin Apple Dog
Treats
October doesn't just invite pumpkin pie onto your dinner table but it
also celebrates another fall dessert- apple pie. This recipe by Pumpkinista.com combines both of those
wonderful harvest foods together into one yummy dog treat.
Ingredients
• 3 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 2 small finely chopped or grated apples (could probably do 1 large/medium)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup pumpkin
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 cup cold water
Grain-Free
Pumpkin Dog Treats
Is your dog grain-free? No worries- this pumpkin dog treat is just right
for you to try. This recipe by A Cozy Kitchen uses garbanzo flour
instead of wheat flour. Some dogs are allergic to grains and this is the best
way to know you are feeding a grain free treat that is healthy too!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups garbanzo flour
- 2 1/2 tablespoons peanut
butter
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
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