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Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating your love for others, and letting those close to you know just how much you care. So why not show your furry, feathery, or scaly friends some love on this Valentine’s day by celebrating it with them?
Pet’s are such an important member of the family; and they hold a very special place in our hearts. They’re your best friend for life, and they’ve certainly helped you through some rough times. That’s why, this Valentine’s Day, I’m going to give you some ways that you can thank your pets, by bringing them into the celebration.
So without further adieu, let’s jump right into the many ways that you can show your furry family member’s this Valentine’s Day.
Homemade Heart-Shaped Dog Treats
This is an easy, three ingredient recipe for your pup that’s both tasty and adorable. All you will need is:
*1 cup strawberries
*1 banana
*½ cup plain greek yogurt
*A silicone heart mold pan
And here’s how you do it!
Blend strawberries, banana and greek yogurt in a blender until smooth
Pour into the silicone heart mold
Place in the freezer until frozen
And voila! You have some delicious, nutrient-packed treats for your pup. Of course, it’s important to remember – like with any treat – to give them to your pup in moderation. You can also substitute the fruits used in this recipe for a number of dog friendly fruits.
Trupanion does an excellent job of making a detailed list of fruits that are healthy for your pup, and the nutritional benefits they come with. So if you want to make a variety of frozen fruit snacks, just click here to check them out
Valentine’s Day Cat Treats
The majority of cats are lactose-intolerant, so even though they can consume small amounts of milk, it’s best that they avoid the yogurt treats that are so tasty to your pups. But we’re not about to leave them out of the Valentine’s Day fun, so here is the purrfect recipe for your cats to enjoy!
What you will need for this recipe is:
*150 g of canned tune (in oil)
*1 egg
*1 cup of rice or oat flour
*1 tbsp of dried catnip
*Extra virgin olive oil (just a dab)
And here is how you prepare it:
Preheat the oven to 350 ˚F
Combine all ingredients into a bowl
Roll the dough into ½ tsp sized balls.
Flatten with the back of the spoon
Place in the oven for 10-12 minutes until golden
An optional step is to find a small, heart-shaped item and press it into the center of the treats to leave a heart-shape in the spirit of Valentine’s Day.
Let your pet pick something special
If you want to spoil your pet on Valentine’s Day, then what better way is there than letting them pick out their own toy, or by surprising them with a new one? This is especially applicable to the feathery and scaly friends you may not be able to bake a special treat for.
Take your pup to the nearest pet store, and let them pick out something special for Valentine’s Day. If you have a cat, surprise them with a new toy to let them know you care. This can especially be a fun experience for kids who want to do something for their pet on Valentine’s Day. Make it an activity!
If you have a reptile, bird, or small mammal, this can also be a great Valentine’s activity since you can spoil them with a special treat that maybe they don’t get often. For example, your feathery friend could be treated to some peanut-butter and crackers, or yogurt-covered strawberries, while you reptile could be treated to grasshoppers or waxworms.
DIY treat holder
This is the perfect Valentine’s gift for any pet lover, but it also doubles as a fun activity for your kids to do on Valentine’s day. All you will need for this activity is:
*A mason jar (any size)
*Non-toxic paints
*Newspaper
Take the newspaper, and lay it out on any flat surface to prevent paint splatters. This activity is similar to the idea of painting Easter eggs. Paint the body of the jar with any designs that you want. Include paw prints, the pets name, or whatever you think is best!
The end product should be a colorful, hand-painted jar that can be used to hold treats. To top it off, once it has dried, you can fill it with some of the homemade treats introduced at the beginning of this post, and you’ve got yourself the perfect Valentine’s day gift for any pet lover!
And those are just some of the many ways that you can express your love for your pets on Valentine’s Day.
On a more serious note, please remember that it is a day of chocolate’s and roses, which can both be damaging to your pets health. Keep your roses well out of reach, and your chocolates shut in the refrigerator, well out of your pets reach.
I hope you all have a wonderful Valentine’s Day making these fun treats. Keep those tails wagging!
Vanessa Rose, AHT
Les Anges Gardiennes
