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The winter season can be tough for everyone, including your furry friends. As the chill of the season kicks in, apart from cosying the pet house, ensuring that you give warm and comforting meals to your dog becomes important. If you like to give your dog homemade treats rather than store-bought ones, you might want to explore ideas every now and then.
To give your pet dog nutritious as well as tasty food, here is a curated list of treats you can prepare at home. Be it the go-to bone broth or the winter-special pupcakes, here are some easy-to-prepare and cost-effective homemade treats that are sure to keep your pet warm and happy.
Chicken And Rice
Chicken and rice is a classic combination that’s loved by all pets. While chicken can fulfil your dog’s protein requirements, rice, being gentle on the stomach, is perfect for pets with sensitive digestion. To make this homemade meal, you boil and shred a cup of chicken and mix it with seasonal vegetables like carrots, peas, radishes, etc. You can then combine cooked rice with the chicken mixture and serve it lukewarm.
Bone Broth
Bone broth has all the essential nutrients like calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus and thus helps boost the pet’s joint and digestive health. You can make the broth with chicken bones, apple cider vinegar, water, and a mix of veggies like carrots, celery, ginger, etc. Just simmer the bones and vegetables in water till they are tender. Strain the bone broth, and once it is cooled, you can give it to your furry friend.
Pumpkin Spice Pupcakes
The winter season calls for the seasonal delight – pumpkins. Rich in fibre and antioxidants, it is a great ingredient to make homemade treats for your dogs. The best part is pumpkin spice pupcakes, which can be made with simple kitchen ingredients like whole wheat flour, pumpkin puree, eggs, honey, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. You can mix all the ingredients together to make a smooth batter and pour it into moulds. Once pupcakes are baked to perfection, let your pet enjoy the seasonal treat.
Yogurt And Honey Parfait
If your dog is under the weather due to the chilly winter season, you can make a quick fix at home by making yoghurt and honey parfait. With unsweetened yoghurt or dahi mixed with a spoonful of honey, you can make a smooth mixture. You can also top it off with some berries or treats as per your choice and serve it in your dog’s bowl.
Coconut Oil And Banana Treats
One of the best all-time ingredients for your dog has to be bananas. Filled with natural sugars, adding bananas to your dog’s diet can give a quick energy boost. Also mixing the fruit with coconut oil adds up to the treat’s antibacterial properties. With a mashed banana mixed with coconut oil, you can make your furry friend feel full and happy in no time.
