{"id":1237,"date":"2025-09-10T07:00:06","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T11:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/greenwood\/?p=1237"},"modified":"2025-09-05T10:21:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T14:21:05","slug":"%f0%9f%8e%83-wellness-wednesday-the-power-of-pumpkin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/greenwood\/%f0%9f%8e%83-wellness-wednesday-the-power-of-pumpkin\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udf83 Wellness Wednesday: The Power of Pumpkin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"291\">I know it\u2019s only September\u2026 but ask my girlfriend\u2014it\u2019s <em data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"275\">officially<\/em> pumpkin season.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"328\">And honestly? I\u2019m not mad about it.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"558\">Pumpkin isn\u2019t just cozy fall vibes. It\u2019s a nutritional MVP loaded with fiber, vitamin A, potassium, and antioxidants. It supports digestion, boosts the immune system, and keeps things running smoothly\u2014for both humans <em data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"552\">and<\/em> dogs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"731\">So this week, I made a batch of pumpkin dog treats for my pup, Mabel. They\u2019re simple, healthy, and packed with flavor. Mabel\u2019s a bit of a snack snob, but these? Total hit.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"681\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"722\">\ud83d\udc3e Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"740\"><strong data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"740\">Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"896\">\n<li data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"780\">\n<p data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"780\">1 cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"791\">\n<p data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"791\">2 eggs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"838\">\n<p data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"838\">1\/3 cup natural peanut butter (no xylitol)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"868\">\n<p data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"868\">2\u00bd cups whole wheat flour (It\u2019s more nutritious than white flour, with <strong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"168\">fiber<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"181\">protein<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"197\">B vitamins<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"215\">minerals)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"896\">\n<p data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"896\">\u00bd tsp cinnamon (optional&#8230;cinnamon is safe for dogs in small amounts\u2014like the \u00bd tsp in this recipe. It can help with <strong data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"112\">inflammation<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"137\">blood sugar control<\/strong>, and even <strong data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"166\">freshen breath<\/strong>. Just don\u2019t overdo it, and avoid nutmeg, which is toxic)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <em data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1245\">I used <a href=\"https:\/\/barkbistro.com\/collections\/bark-butter?srsltid=AfmBOordmh3too7ZJypvaU60bsjlgiqwaB3_WvNrXlOqzubcBbs_z_f1\"><strong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1036\">Buddy Budder<\/strong><\/a>\u2014an all-natural peanut butter made just for dogs. No preservatives, no weird stuff\u2014just quality ingredients for your four-legged BFF. It\u2019s made by Bark Bistro, and they take \u201cHappy Dog, Happy Life\u201d seriously.<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"915\"><strong data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"915\">Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1282\">\n<li data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"949\">\n<p data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"949\">Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"1014\">\n<p data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1014\">In a bowl, mix pumpkin, eggs, and peanut butter until smooth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1075\">\n<p data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1075\">Gradually stir in flour and cinnamon until a dough forms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1185\">\n<p data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1185\">Roll out the dough to about \u00bc inch thick and cut with cookie cutters (bone-shaped if you&#8217;re feeling cute).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1244\">\n<p data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1244\">Bake for 20\u201325 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1282\">\n<p data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1282\">Let cool before treating your pup!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1287\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1327\">A Little Story: Mabel\u2019s Taste Test<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1522\">I made these on a quiet Sunday. The kitchen smelled like fall\u2014warm, nutty, comforting. Mabel sat patiently by the oven, tail thumping like a drum. The second they cooled down, I handed her one.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1646\">She sniffed. Took it gently. Then bolted to her favorite rug and devoured it like it was the best thing she\u2019d ever tasted.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1741\">She came back and sat\u2014no command, just hope in her eyes. Safe to say: they\u2019re Mabel-approved.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1746\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1881\">Add pumpkin to your week\u2014for you <em data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1786\">and<\/em> your pup. It&#8217;s a simple way to boost health and enjoy the season, one tasty bite at a time. \ud83c\udf42<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1881\"><strong data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2466\">Written by:<\/strong><br data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2469\" \/><em data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2480\">Andrew Riha<\/em><br data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2483\" \/><em data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2498\">Pet Parent Relations Manager<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1930\">#<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/greenwood\/events\/wellness-wednesday-pumpkin-treat\/\">WellnessWednesday<\/a> #PumpkinPower #MabelApproved<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I know it\u2019s only September\u2026 but ask my girlfriend\u2014it\u2019s officially pumpkin season. And honestly? I\u2019m not mad about it. Pumpkin isn\u2019t just cozy fall vibes. It\u2019s a nutritional MVP loaded with fiber, vitamin A, potassium, and antioxidants. It supports digestion, boosts the immune system, and keeps things running smoothly\u2014for both humans and dogs. 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