How to make Pumpkin Turmeric Dog Treats

Pumpkin turmeric dog treats are made with 6 ingredients and contain anti-inflammatory ingredients that are perfect for senior dogs. Making homemade dog treats is less expensive than store-bought, with the added reassurance of knowing exactly what is in your dog’s food.

These oatmeal pumpkin dog treats get their bright color not only from the pumpkin purée, but also from turmeric.

Quick and easy, these simple treats for your pup are ready in about 30 minutes from start to finish.

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Turmeric dog treats recipe

If you have a senior dog, or if you are over the age of 40, you are likely familiar with aching joints. Just like us, as our dogs age, they develop issues like arthritis, muscle stiffness and sore joints.

Turmeric not only helps these ailments in humans, it works for dogs as well. There are turmeric supplements for dogs, if your pup needs a bit extra, but as always, consult your vet first.

I was glad to find this because my pup likes pumpkin, and I needed to find a treat with turmeric for her old joints. She gobbled it up, then promptly rolled over to earn a second one!

– Robin

Golden paste

Turmeric alone is not as effective as it is when combined with black pepper. Add to that mixture some coconut oil and a bit of water and now you have “golden paste”.

These treats contain all of the ingredients of the magic concoction that holds anti-inflammatory properties. Give them a try for a couple of weeks to see if your dog moves a little easier.

When introducing new foods, it’s always best to start in small quantities, especially if you have a pup with a sensitive stomach. These fresh breath dog biscuits aid in digestion, and calm upset tummies, in addition to helping with “puppy breath”.

How to make pumpkin turmeric dog treats

The first step in making these turmeric dog biscuits is grinding oatmeal. I use a food processor to grind the oats.

Because this dough is a little sticky, it’s easier to use this small cookie scoop to make the treats instead of rolling it out. It is the exact one I used, it holds 1 tablespoon and makes a perfectly-sized treat for smaller dogs.

1. Measure out your ingredients.
2. Mix everything together with a rubber spatula in a medium bowl. (The pumpkin and turmeric may stain, so choose your spatula accordingly)
3. Use a small cookie scoop to portion out treats. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Flatten slightly before baking.

How to store homemade dog treats

Because I live in a warmer, humid climate, I’d only keep them on the counter for a few days, then store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

If you live in a cooler, less humid climate, you can store these treats in a cute dog treat jar on the counter for about a week.

You can also freeze them and take out a few at a time, which is what I do most of the time.

More dog treat recipes

If you’re looking for more, I have a dog treat recipes eBook. It is a full color, downloadable book with helpful tips and tricks, plus a shopping guide and more.

Here are a few of Sugar’s favorites treats:

• Banana pumpkin dog treats
• Peanut butter banana dog treats
• Banana blueberry dog treats

These treats will keep in an airtight container for a couple of days on the counter. If you store them in the fridge, they will last at least a couple of weeks and in the freezer, they will last several months.

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