Homemade Dog Treats Halloween

One Halloween, while carving pumpkins with friends, we laughed about making “finger-shaped” breadsticks for the party. It inspired me to do the same for Liam — but with dog-friendly ingredients. The result? Severed Finger Biscuits that looked creepy but were packed with pumpkin goodness and completely safe for her. She didn’t care about the shape, but the taste? She devoured them.

I’ve always loved Halloween’s creativity — costumes, eerie decorations, and themed snacks. But I realized my dog, Liam, was missing out on the spooky fun. That’s when I decided to make homemade dog treats Halloween style: playful shapes, festive vibes, and safe, natural ingredients.

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup whole wheat flour (or oat flour for gluten-free)

• ½ cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)

• 1 egg

• 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce

• Pumpkin seeds (for “nails”)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Mix pumpkin puree, applesauce, and egg in a bowl.

3. Gradually add flour until a dough forms.

4. Roll dough into finger-like shapes.

5. Press a pumpkin seed at one end for a “nail.”

6. Use a knife to make light “knuckle” lines.

7. Bake for 20 minutes or until firm.

8. Cool before serving.

Calories: 26 kcal
Protein: 1.1 g
Fiber: 0.7 g
Fat: 0.4 g

• High Fiber: Pumpkin and whole grains promote gut health.

• Protein-Packed: Egg helps maintain muscle.

• Low Fat: Perfect for a light treat.

• Antioxidants: Pumpkin seeds add zinc and healthy fats.

• Human-Safe: Every ingredient is edible for you too.

• Fingers too flat? Roll dough thicker.

• Pumpkin seeds falling off? Press them firmly into dough before baking.

• No pumpkin seeds? Use a small piece of carrot for a “nail.”

• Add a pinch of cinnamon or ginger for extra flavor.

• Swap pumpkin puree for sweet potato puree.

• Make them smaller for training treats.

• Room temperature: 4 days in airtight container.

• Refrigerator: 1 week.

• Freezer: 2 months (thaw before serving).

Homemade dog treats Halloween style don’t have to be complicated — just a touch of creativity and a few safe ingredients can make your pup feel part of the spooky celebration.