Pumpkin spice pup-cup

Treat your pup to an autumnal treat that'll spice up their life.

Photo of some pumpkin spiced pup-cups, one in a small yellow cup and a larger one in an orange cup. Autumn leaves in red, orange and yellow and small pumpkins, decorate the table.

With Autumn well in season and Howl-oween just on the way, there is no reason why our dogs can't join in the festivities, and this recipe will definitely get them in the spirit.

Pumpkin spice pup-cup recipe

Ingredients:

½ cup of lactose-free, low-fat yoghurt
½ cup of lactose-free, low-fat whipping cream
1 cooking pumpkin
Cinnamon to sprinkle

Method:

Peel your pumpkin and remove all seeds
Cut into small pieces
Steam for 15 minutes
Mash until smooth
Let cool
Once cool, mix a tablespoon of pumpkin with the yoghurt
Add the mixture to a paper cup
Whip your cream and add to your pup-cup
Sprinkle cinnamon over the top!

Photo of a Golden Retriever dog looking at a pumpkin spice pup-cup being held in someone's hands.

Sometimes low-fat foods contain sweeteners that can be dangerous to dogs. Make sure the ingredients you use do not contain Xylitol.

Some dogs could have sensitivities to the ingredients, so these might not be suitable for all pooches. If you’re concerned about giving your dog new foods speak to your vet.