DIY St. Patrick’s Day Dog Treats: A Lucky Snack for Your Pup
St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just for humans—your big dog deserves to celebrate too! This year, whip up a batch of festive, dog-safe green treats to give your pup a little taste of the luck of the Irish. These homemade goodies are packed with nutrients, easy to make, and free from artificial dyes, so you can feel good about sharing them with your gentle giant.
🍀 Healthy & Delicious: Spinach & Pumpkin Dog Treats
Ingredients:
✅ 2 cups oat flour (or blended oats)
✅ ½ cup pumpkin purée (not pie filling)
✅ ½ cup fresh spinach (finely chopped)
✅ 1 egg
✅ 1 tablespoon coconut oil
✅ ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
2️⃣ Blend the spinach with the pumpkin purée until smooth.
3️⃣ In a bowl, mix the oat flour, cinnamon, and blended spinach-pumpkin mixture.
4️⃣ Add the egg and coconut oil, stirring until a dough forms.
5️⃣ Roll out the dough and cut into shapes using a cookie cutter.
6️⃣ Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until firm.
7️⃣ Let them cool completely before treating your pup! 🐾
Why These Treats Are Lucky & Healthy
💚 Spinach: A natural source of vitamins A, C, and K, supporting immune health and strong bones.
🧡 Pumpkin: Great for digestion and gut health.
🌿 Coconut Oil: Supports a shiny coat and healthy skin.
🥄 Oat Flour: A gentle, whole-grain option for sensitive stomachs.
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Sarah McLean is the Co-Founder of The Big Damn Dog Co., a brand built specifically for giant breed dogs and the people who love them. Her work is rooted in one mission: helping big dogs live more, better years.
She didn’t set out to build a dog supplement company. It started with her own Great Dane, Lucy, who came into her life after a rough start and changed everything. What began as a personal commitment to give one dog a better life turned into a larger mission to support giant breed dogs everywhere.
Today, Sarah shares what she’s learned through real-life experience, ongoing research, and countless conversations with veterinarians, trainers, and pet care professionals. Her approach is honest, prevention-focused, and built around the belief that big dogs don’t need more. They need better.
