We don't know about you but we love any excuse for pancakes and now you can make sure your dog doesn't miss out on the tastiness too with these dog-friendly pancakes. The Pancake Day recipe has been adapted for your furry friends, meaning the whole family gets to dig in.
To make sure that your pooch is enjoying a safe treat, we have used this recipe from the Dogs Trust which is sure to get tails wagging. Be sure to adjust the amount of dog food you are giving your pooch so they can enjoy these pancakes without gaining weight.
We love spoiling our fur-babies throughout the year, whether that's with doggy Easter eggs and Christmas presents, so Pancake Day shouldn't be any different. What better day to enjoy this tasty treat than Shrove Tuesday? That's Tuesday 13th February 2024, by the way!
The best dog pancake recipe:
Ingredients
•50g plain flour (or coconut flour for a gluten free option!)
•1 egg
•100 ml water
•Optional: toppings like xylitol-free peanut butter
Method
1. Add all the ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk
2. Pour the mixture into a squeezy bottle with a thin nozzle
3. Heat a frying pan over a medium heat
4. Using a squeezy bottle, draw the outline of a dog bone or paw
5. Fill in the details with the rest of the mixture
6. Cook for 30 seconds on each side until golden brown 7. Add toppings of your choice and serve!
Dog-friendly pancake toppings
Why not finish off your dog friendly pancake recipe with one of these toppings? The peanut butters we have chosen for this list contain no xylitol, as it is poisonous to dogs.
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Are pancakes bad for a dog?
A small amount of plain pancake shouldn't harm your dog, although you should still be mindful of feeding them to your pet if they have an allergy or sensitivity to grains and wheat. However, as delicious pancake toppings are for humans, you certainly shouldn't feed your load your pup's pancake with sweet toppings such as syrup or chocolate sauce, as these are unhealthy and potentially poisonous to them.
Instead, you can use a sprinkling of fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries and raspberries) or a few pieces of chopped banana to decorate your dog's pancake. If your dog isn't a fan of fruit, you can add a dash of plain yoghurt or some peanut butter, but make sure that it conatins no xylitol!
Arabella Horspool is a Commercial Content Writer for Yours at Bauer Media. She's a bookworm who enjoys cooking and spending time with her many pets.