With Shrove Tuesday nearly upon us (Tuesday 21st February), it’s time to whip up some batter, flip up a feast and tuck into an obscene amount of pancakes.
Now your four-legged friend can join in on the fun with this tasty dog-friendly recipe, that even you can eat!
Quite possibly one of the best foodie days of the year, Pancake Day is a time when we can completely indulge in sugary, buttery goodness without feeling too guilty about it. But as with all foodie days, pet owners can’t resist giving their dogs a treat too.
Fortunately, Head Vet Sean McCormack at tails.com has whipped up some delicious pup-friendly pancake recipes, perfect for our fluffy friends, as well as providing some tips on which ingredients and toppings you should avoid giving to your dog.
Easy dog-friendly pancakes
Ingredients:
- 1 x ripe banana
- 2 x eggs
- ½ tsp of coconut oil or sunflower oil
Method:
- Mash the banana into a bowl with a fork
- Add the eggs, and whisk until a smooth batter is formed (you can use a blender for a super-smooth mix if needed)
- Heat the oil in a frying pan
- Place the mixture into the pan using a ladle and fry gently on a low-medium heat
- Flip the pancake halfway through cooking (about 4 mins on each side)
Dog-friendly pancake toppings your pooch will love:
- A small spread of natural (xylitol-free) peanut butter
- Dairy-free yoghurt
- Blueberries
- Sprinkle with kibble or your dog’s favourite treats
What toppings should you avoid?
- Citrus fruits like lemon: Though lemon and sugar might be the perfect pairing for us humans on pancakes, the citrus extract in fruits like lemon can cause an upset stomach or digestive problems for our pooches, so its best to steer clear of it this pancake day.
- Dried fruit – When fruit is dried, the sugars get concentrated, making dried fruits like dates, figs, and apricots too high in sugar for dogs.
- Chocolate: While a layer of chocolate spread on pancakes may be a nice treat for us humans on Shrove Tuesday, chocolate can cause your dog to experience an increased heart rate and it can also cause unwanted stress on your furry-friends kidneys and nervous system. If your dog eats even a small amount of chocolate, you should arrange an immediate appointment with your veterinarian, and in the meantime monitor their behaviour very closely for any symptoms or sickness.
