3 Pawliday Homemade Recipes For Dogs

So many of our favorite pawliday traditions revolve around food! Turkey dinners, cookies for Santa, Hanukkah latkes … the list goes on! However you celebrate, it’s time to bring your fur baby in on the pawliday food fun.

These three homemade recipes for dogs are safe, tasty, and nutritious ways to include your four-legged family member in your favorite food traditions. From pet-friendly gravy, to kibble toppers and pupcakes, there’s something for every pet.

Homemade Pet-Friendly Gravy

Gravy is a classic part of pawliday meals. This gravy requires only three ingredients and is extremely easy to make! With pawPairings® Chicken or Beef Bone Broth as its base, it’s a tasty and safe way to add pawliday cheer to your fur baby's everyday kibble.

Ingredients:

½ cup water
4 tablespoons pawPairings® Chicken or Beef Bone Broth
4 tablespoons cornstarch*

Instructions:

In a small saucepan, add water and whisk in the cornstarch, breaking up any lumps.
Add the bone broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer until it thickens to the desired texture.
Allow the gravy to cool completely before using it as a tasty topper.

Paws up for a delicious gravy!

In a small saucepan, add water and whisk in the cornstarch, breaking up any lumps. Add the bone broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer until it thickens to the desired texture.
Allow the gravy to cool completely before using it as a tasty topper.
Paws up for a delicious gravy!

Pumpkin Pie Pupcakes

Pumpkin is the flavor of the pawlidays! And did you know that pumpkin is really beneficial for digestion? This year, let your pet in on the pumpkin fun with these delicious pupcakes. Made with pawTreats® Gourmet Baking Mix, this fun take on cupcakes will make your pup drool with delight.

Ingredients:

1 pawTreats® Gourmet Baking Mix Snicker'doodles'
½ cup water
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
Pumpkin purée (canned or homemade)*
Whipped cream
Ground cinnamon (for garnish)

Instructions:

For pupcakes, follow instructions on packaging.
Cool pupcakes after baking.
Add a teaspoon of pumpkin purée and a dollop of whipped cream.
Sprinkle with a touch of ground cinnamon for extra holiday flavor.

Spoil your fur baby with this perfect Pawliday treat!

For pupcakes, follow instructions on packaging. Cool pupcakes after baking. Add a teaspoon of pumpkin purée and a dollop of whipped cream. Sprinkle with a touch of ground cinnamon for extra holiday flavor.
Spoil your fur baby with this perfect Pawliday treat!

*Note: Please ensure the pumpkin purée used is safe for pets and doesn't contain any added spices or sweeteners. Always consult with your veterinarian regarding the suitability of ingredients for your pet's diet.

Turkey and Green Bean Dinner

Make your pup a full pawliday feast with this turkey and green bean dinner recipe. Packed with healthy fruits and vegetables, this recipe creates a turkey-flavored topper for their favorite kibble. It’s the perfect meal for full family dinners!

Ingredients:

¼ cup cooked rice
¼ cup chopped carrots
¼ cup chopped green beans
1 teaspoon pawPairings® Turkey Medley Superfood Seasoning
2-3 Freeze-Dried Turkey, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans & Cranberries pawTreats®

Instructions:

Mix rice, carrots and green beans.
Season with pawPairings Superfood Seasoning.
Use this mixture as a kibble topper and add pawTreats for a finishing touch.*

Treat your fur baby to this Pawliday dinner!

Mix rice, carrots and green beans. Season with pawPairings Superfood Seasoning. Use this mixture as a kibble topper and add pawTreats for a finishing touch.*
Treat your fur baby to this Pawliday dinner!

*This recipe will create 1-2 servings, based on the size of your dog. Refrigerate any unused portion and serve the next day.

Love, generosity and gratitude are at the core of the pawliday season — and what better way to give those to your pup than with delicious homemade meals? Whichever recipe you choose, you’re sure to be thanked with a lifetime of love. Happy pawlidays!