October mornings in Colorado are made for dogs. The air is cool, the trails aren't too crowded yet, and your dog knows exactly what time of year it is.
This Monday, instead of just heading out, we thought it would be worth putting together a simple pumpkin dog treat recipe — the kind that takes about 30 minutes, uses ingredients you probably already have, and holds up well in the fridge all week.
What You Need
Two cups of whole wheat flour, half a cup of plain canned pumpkin (not pie filling — just pure pumpkin), two eggs, and two to three tablespoons of water. That's the base.
Pumpkin is worth using for more than the season. It's high in fiber, easy on digestion, and works well for dogs who've been more active lately on fall trails.
Making the Treats
Mix your dry ingredients together, then beat the eggs with the pumpkin and water until smooth. Combine everything and knead lightly until a dough forms. If it's sticking to your hands, dust in a little more flour.
Roll the dough out to about a quarter inch thick. Cut into whatever shapes you like — bone-shaped cookie cutters are perfect for October, but small squares work just as well. Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes until they're firm and the edges are lightly golden.
Let them cool completely before you serve them. This part matters more than it sounds.
Adding a Wellness Boost
Once the treats are fully cool, this is where you can add something extra. The CBDfx Pet Tinctures – Dogs & Cats ($35) drizzles easily over finished treats or mixes right into your dog's food at mealtime. It's broad-spectrum CBD formulated specifically for pets, with different strengths for different sizes.
If baking isn't in the cards this week, the Koi CBD Dog Biscuits – Calming Support Treats ($35) are already on our shelf — green apple and peanut butter flavor with chamomile and 5mg of full-spectrum CBD per treat. A lot of our customers who stop in for their own CBD routine grab these at the same time.
Why October Is Worth Watching
Dogs feel the season shift the same way we do. Colder mornings can show up in older dogs' joints. A dog logging big miles on fall trails might be more tired than usual by Monday. Some dogs get a little more unsettled as the days get shorter and outdoor hours shrink.
None of that means something is wrong. It just means October is a good time to pay a little more attention to what your dog is telling you.
If you want to talk through what might actually make sense for your specific dog, we're at 677 E. Eisenhower Blvd. in Loveland, Monday through Saturday, 11am–6pm. Or give us a call at (970) 966-7939.
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