Love making homemade cookies and treats? Why leave your pets out when you decide to go whip up goodies in the kitchen? With these homemade recipes for pets both cats and dogs can enjoy, you are sure to find some favorites in our list of ideas. Sugar free, grain free and gluten free options for special diets, high protein and peanut butter munchies, healthy treats for older dogs, catnip treats, organic recipes and more. When you aim to please your special pet, you will absolutely want to try out some the these delicious recipe ideas.
1. Grain Free Sweet Potato Dog Treats
Make your dog’s day by baking some Grain Free Sweet Potato Dog Treats. Sweet potato is a natural source of sugar in dog treats and has plenty of health benefits. They would make great training treats because they are low in calories. I can’t wait to make these for my little fur baby.
2. Homemade Flea Prevention Dog Treats
These homemade flea prevention dog treats can help keep these annoying parasites off of your canine companion and out of your home. By combining coconut oil and brewers yeast, Health Starts In The Kitchen has created the perfect anti-flea treats.
3. Apple and Peanut Butter Pupcakes
Is your dog’s birthday coming up? Surprise him with this cute little treat from Sugar and Soul. It’s a homemade treat that’s really great since apples and peanut butter are also crazy good for their health. They’re made with whole wheat flour, yogurt, apples, honey, and peanut butter.
4. DIY Doggie Breath Mints
Our doggies can get bad breath too! Dogs can get bad breath from plaque build-up caused by infrequent brushing, insufficient water intake, or just from the foods they eat. This DIY Doggie Breath Mints will help get rid of your dog’s bad breath no matter the reason so snag the full recipe now from Skinny Ms.
6. Peanut Butter and Apple Sauce Cookies for Dogs
Five wholesome ingredients, only 25 minutes in the oven? Almost too good to be true. But this Peanut Butter and Apple Sauce Cookies recipe is truly healthy, wholesome, and easy to make homemade treats that’s perfect for your best dog bud.
8. Frosty Watermelon Dog Treat Recipe
These watermelon dog treats will give you all the summer feels not to mention cool your already cool dog down. Not all human foods, including fruits, are appropriate and safe for dogs to consume, but watermelon is one that is certainly a nice treat that you can give your dog every now and then, especially during the hot summer months.
9. Frozen Pumpkin Dog Treat Recipe
Keep your dogs cool and happy with this Frozen Pumpkin Dog Treat from Pet Guide. Pumpkin can help balance a canine’s digestive system. It is an excellent source of natural fiber, so it could help keep your dog more regular if he is dealing with constipation.
11. DIY Slow Cooker Dog Food
Do you love diy pet recipes food? This diy slow cooker dog food recipe is exactly the kind of thing I go looking for. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the cooker dog food. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Pearlsandsportsbras has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
12. Bacon Cheddar Homemade Dog Treats
I am a big fan of an easy tutorial, and this bacon cheddar homemade dog treats recipe is one of my favorites. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Munchkinsandmilitary at the link.
13. Carrot and Banana Natural Dog Treat
This carrot and banana natural dog treat recipe is simple, quick, and exactly the homemade treats I keep coming back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from 17apart to see every step.
14. Healthy Homemade Dehydrated Dog Treats
Why not try a copycat recipe the easy way? This healthy homemade dehydrated dog treats recipe makes it simple. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Jeanetteshealthyliving for the complete recipe.
15. Oatmeal Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats Recipe
Oatmeal Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats Recipe – yes please. This one delivers on step by step instructions without any fuss. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Missmollysays’s full tutorial for all the details.
16. No Flea Dog Biscuits
This is an easy recipe, and I never get tired of it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the flea dog biscuits. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Bakeatmidnite has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
17. Frozen Pupcakes
Whether it is a weeknight or a get-together, this frozen pupcakes recipe fits right in if you love easy recipes. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Lolathepitty at the link.
18. Sweet Potato and Apple Pupcakes
Give this sweet potato and apple pupcakes recipe a try the next time you want recipe ideas. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Thespeckledpalate to see every step.
19. Doggie Green Bean Crunchies
Skinnyms nailed it with this doggie green bean crunchies recipe – dinner ideas, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the green bean crunchies. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Skinnyms for the complete recipe.
21. Catnip Cat Treats Recipe
Ever crave fall recipe ideas? This catnip cat treats recipe recipe is the one I keep going back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Messforless has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
22. Easy Homemade Cat Treats
I have always loved a clear how-to, and this easy homemade cat treats recipe is a great example why. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Dukesandduchesses at the link.
26. Homemade Salmon Oat Cat Treats
Here is step by step instructions, and I keep coming back to it year after year. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Joythebaker has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
28. Goat Milk Catsicle
Try this goat milk catsicle recipe next time you’re after a clear how-to. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Catster to see every step.
29. Tuna and Cheddar Cat Crisps
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This tuna and cheddar cat crisps recipe really shows what an easy tutorial should look like. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Try it yourself with our full recipe tutorial.
30. Kitty Delight Homemade Cat Treats
Around here, this kitty delight homemade cat treats recipe disappears fast whenever I make homemade treats. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Serendipityandspice’s full tutorial for all the details.
31. DIY Salmon Crunchies Cat Treats
Looking for a copycat recipe that actually works? This diy salmon crunchies cat treats recipe is it. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Mywoodenspoon has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
32. Pet-Approved Recipe for Cats
I will admit it, I am obsessed with step by step instructions, and this pet-approved recipe for cats recipe proves it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the pet approved cats. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Amybites at the link.
33. Homemade Healthy Cat Treats
This homemade healthy cat treats recipe is fuss free and delivers on an easy tutorial. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Wellnessmama to see every step.
34. Homemade Chicken & Cranberry Cat Treats
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No need to overthink homemade treats – this homemade chicken & cranberry cat treats recipe is refreshingly simple. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Try it yourself with our full recipe tutorial.
35. Chewy Cat Treats
Chewy Cat Treats, and it is a good one. Just a copycat recipe, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the chewy cat treats. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Joythebaker’s full tutorial for all the details.
37. Chicken Sweet Potato Dog Treats Recipe
Weeknight, weekend, or a crowd – this chicken sweet potato dog treats recipe recipe covers homemade treats either way. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Userealbutter at the link.
