Pumpkin Dog Treats

Hey everyone,

Guess what!? Shelby is home and enjoying the good life. Her breeder did an excellent job preparing her for a life of pampering and being completely spoiled! But before I went to pick her up, my breeder mentioned that pumpkin helps to calm down the tummies of puppies and older dogs. If a dog has indigestion or just an upset tummy, pumpkin helps to make them feel better!  So, I made these awesome dog treats for my new puppy, her breeder, and some of our neighbors. This the second recipe I tried, but I want to post it first! :)

Pumpkin Dog Biscuits
2 eggs
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
2 tablespoons dry milk
1/4 teaspoon sea salt (I used the fine ground variety)
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (can substitute and use brown rice flour if your dog is gluten intolerrant)


Preheat oven to 350.

In large bowl, use a mixer to mix together eggs and pumpkin to smooth. Stir in dry milk, and sea salt. Add wheat flour gradually, combining with mixer, spatula, or hands to form a stiff, dry dough. It is very hard to mix, so beware of the thickness of the dough. Turn out onto lightly floured surface (can use the whole wheat flour) and if dough is still rough, briefly knead and press to combine. I used a bit of water to help combine my dough since it was really hard to form.

Roll dough between 1/4 – 1/2"– depending on your dog’s chew preferences, ask first – and use biscuit or other shape cutter to punch shapes, gathering and re-rolling scraps as you go. Place shapes on cookie sheet, no greasing or paper necessary. If desired, press fork pattern on biscuits before baking, a quick up-and-down movement with fork, lightly pressing down halfway through dough. Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven and carefully turn biscuits over, then bake additional 20 minutes. Allow to cool completely on rack before feeding to dog.

Makes up to 75 small (1″) biscuits or 50 medium biscuits

Please note: This is not professional medical advice. These biscuits are a healthy everyday treat, and useful for a dog with a sensitive stomach, or minor digestion issues. If your dog is showing any signs of serious distress, remove all food and contact your veterinarian immediately.

Here are some images of the biscuits baking away.