Set a Place for Your Pup this Thanksgiving: 5 Dog-Friendly Recipes
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As you menu prep for your Thanksgiving feast, don’t forget a dish or two for the dogs in your family. Sure, all dogs love human leftovers — but not all human leftovers love dogs — and no one wants to spend the long weekend cleaning up more than dirty dishes!
We’ve found some easy and tasty dog-friendly Thanksgiving recipes so you can serve up a special meal for the whole family. As an added bonus, learning to cook healthy treats for your pets will save you money all year round.
Turkey Meatloaf
Photo Courtesy of Pawsome REcipes
This gluten-free dish from Pawsome Recipes calls for basic ingredients (ground turkey, brown rice, veggies) that you are probably already using for your Thanksgiving meal. It’s a healthy and delicious treat.
Homemade Dog Gravy
Photo courtesy of Spoiled Hounds
We can’t have turkey without gravy! This recipe from Spoiled Hounds is made with veggies, ground chicken (or turkey) and coconut oil, so use it sparingly if your pup has a sensitive tummy or weight issues.
Sweet Potato Pumpkin Balls
Photo courtesy of my dog recipe
Instead of biscuits and mashed potatoes, these Sweet Potato Pumpkin Balls from My Dog Recipe make the perfect side dish for your canine diners. They are made with oats and peanut butter and are loaded with healthy fiber.
Pumpkin Pie for Dogs
Photo Courtesy of Dog Mom Chef
No Thanksgiving dinner is complete without dessert and (of course) that means pumpkin pie. This recipe from Dog Mom Chef has an oat flour and egg crust and it’s topped with whipped Greek yogurt.