Festive pumpkin oat Christmas dog cookies
Treat — holiday column
A simple cut-out cookie for the season. Festive shape, everyday safety rules.
Recipe status: not yet tested in our kitchen. Written from common treat guidance (see Sources below). We’ll add our own photos and notes after we make it.
Treat only — not a complete diet. Homemade snacks do not replace a balanced commercial or veterinary diet. If your pet has a health condition, ask your vet before trying a new treat.
Ingredients
- 120 g (1/2 cup) plain pumpkin purée
- 1 large egg
- 125 g (1 1/4 cups) oat flour
- Optional: 16 g (1 tablespoon) xylitol-free peanut butter
Steps
Heat oven to 175°C (350°F).
Mix wet ingredients, then oat flour, to a rollable dough.
Roll 6 mm (1/4 inch); cut 20 small shapes.
Bake 14–16 minutes; cool fully.
Serve within the treat budget. Keep chocolate, raisins, xylitol candy, grapes, onion, and alcohol away from pets.
Calorie estimate (label as estimate): Batch roughly 450–520 kcal. Per cookie ≈ 22–26 kcal estimate.
Estimates use rough USDA-style values for plain foods and will vary by brand. Put your piece calories into the dog calorie calculator and keep snacks near 10% of daily calories (WSAVA / AAHA guidance).
Storage
Airtight container 5 days, or freeze 1 month.
Dogs vs cats
Dogs: 1 cookie for many medium dogs may be enough for the day. Cats: do not share; make a separate tiny tuna chip instead.
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