Healthy Pumpkin Treats for Your Dog

THE BREGMAN VETERINARY GROUP
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Fall is the season for pumpkin everything.  Why not let your pet indulge with you?  Pumpkin can actually be included as a healthy part of your pet's diet in moderation.  Here are a two variations on how to make homemade pumpkin treats for your pup.

Pumpkin Treats:

Peanut Butter & Pumpkin Treats

Ingredients: 
2 1/2 cups of Whole Wheat Flour
2 Eggs
1/2 Cup Canned Pumpkin
2 Tablespoons of Peanut Butter
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Whisk together ingredients and add water as needed to help make the dough a workable consistency. However, the dough should remain dry and stiff.  Roll the dough into a 1/2-inch-thick roll.  Cut into 1/2 inch pieces.
3. Bake for 40 minutes.

See the full recipe here:  http://goo.gl/513MdY

Pumpkin Harvest Bones

Ingredients:
2 Eggs
1/2 Cup Canned Pumpkin
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoons Dry Milk
2 1/2 Cups of Flour (preferably Wheat)
Water

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Blend ingredients together and add water as needed to make the dough workable.  Keep the dough dry and stiff.  
3. Roll into 1/2 inch thick roll and cut into bone shapes.
4. Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
5. Bake for 20 minutes on one side, then turn over and bake another 20 minutes.

See the full recipe here: http://goo.gl/ysq9cD

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Should You Add Pumpkin To Your Pet's Diet?

 THE BREGMAN VETERINARY GROUP

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It's pumpkin season!  While you and your family indulge in festive drinks and treats, don't forget about your pets.  In moderation, canned pumpkin can be a healthy addition to your cat or dog's diet.

Pumpkin Health Benefits:

• Urinary Tract - The oils contained in the seeds and flesh of pumpkins help pets who suffer from kidney and bladder stones.
• Digestion - Pumpkin is a great source of fiber.  This helps pets who need to reach a healthy weight, as well as those who suffer from diarrhea and constipation.  Fiber is an important part of your cat's diet, especially in geriatric years.
• Furballs - Instead of hacking up furballs, adding a very small amount of pumpkin to your cat's diet (about a teaspoon a day), will help move furballs along through the digestive tract and into the litter box.
• Overall Nutrition - Pumpkin flesh and seeds are filled with vitamins and minerals that are good for your pet.  They help your pet stay healthy and even aid in weight loss.

While canned and cooked pumpkin are a healthy addition to your pet's diet, you shouldn't let your cat or dog eat raw pumpkin.  Read this article for more information on the health benefits of pumpkin and how you can safely prepare it for your pet.  If you aren't sure how your cat or dog will react to a change in diet, contact our office.  We are happy to answer any questions you have about how you can keep your pet healthy throughout the fall season!

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