Easter treats for dogs and cats

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We all like to indulge ourselves at Easter. There are so many yummy treats to choose from, it’s that time of year where we tend to indulge.

Given the chance, our pets love to enjoy themselves as well! Of course, your pet can’t share your human treats, but that doesn’t mean that they have to miss out on Easter goodies altogether.

Here are a couple of Easter treats for pets recipes to keep doggy tails wagging and cats purring.

Egg-shaped peanut butter & banana cookie treats for dogs

Not only will they find this dog treat recipe tasty, it also contains parsley to keep their breath fresh!

Ingredients:

One mashed banana
225 grams plain flour
100 grams dried parsley
Three tablespoons of peanut butter
One egg, beaten

Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees centigrade and line a baking tray.
2. Thoroughly mix all ingredients and leave to rest for five minutes. You may need to add some extra flour if the mixture seems too wet.
3. Roll out the mixture on a flat, floured surface and cut into egg shapes using a cookie cutter.
4. Bake for around 35 minutes, or until golden, leaving to cool completely before giving to your dog.

Tuna bunny treats for cats

It’s no secret that cats love tuna, so why not incorporate one of their favourite foods into a cat treat?

Ingredients:

175 grams drained tuna in spring water (not brine)
225 grams plain flour
220 grams dried polenta or cornmeal (plus extra for sprinkling)
One egg, beaten
Two tablespoons water

Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees centigrade and line a baking tray.
2. Mix all ingredients together in a mixing bowl until a soft dough forms and leave to rest for 10 minutes.
3. Sprinkle some dried polenta over a flat surface and roll out the mixture before using a bunny shaped cutter to cut out the cookies.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes and leave the cool completely before feeding to your cat.

Have fun baking these Easter treats for pets!