10/22/2026
🐾 Tasty Treat Thursday — Week Three
For Dogs: Frozen Banana–Blueberry Buttons
Ingredients
* 1 ripe banana
* ½ cup unsweetened blueberries, fresh or frozen
* ¼ cup water
Preparation
1. Blend everything until smooth.
2. Spoon into small silicone molds or make teaspoon-sized drops on a lined tray.
3. Freeze for at least 3 hours.
4. Let each treat soften for 1–2 minutes before serving.
Serving: Start with ½ button for small dogs, 1 for medium dogs, or 1–2 for large dogs. Supervise while eating, especially with dental problems or a tendency to gulp food.
Storage: Keep frozen in a sealed container for up to one month.
Allergen note: Banana and blueberry sensitivities are uncommon but possible. Introduce only a small amount the first time.
For Cats: Salmon–Sweet Potato Mini Bites
Ingredients
* ½ cup fully cooked, unseasoned, boneless and skinless salmon
* 2 tablespoons plain cooked sweet potato, mashed
* 1 tablespoon oat flour
Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Flake the salmon carefully, checking again for bones.
3. Mix with the sweet potato and oat flour.
4. Form approximately 28–32 pea-sized bites.
5. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until firm, then cool completely.
Serving: Offer one bite initially. Most cats should receive only one or two at a time.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to one month.
Allergen note: Contains fish and oats. Cats with fish sensitivities, urinary or kidney conditions, or prescription diets should receive these only with veterinary approval.
Treats should remain under 10% of a pet’s daily calories and should never replace a complete, balanced diet. Consult your veterinarian before serving homemade treats if your pet has medical conditions, food allergies, weight concerns, or a prescription diet. Never add sweeteners, seasoning, chocolate, xylitol, grapes, raisins, onions, garlic, macadamia nuts, alcohol, caffeine, cooked bones, or excessive salt
🐾 Tasty Treat Thursday is here!
This week we’re making Frozen Banana–Blueberry Buttons for dogs and Salmon–Sweet Potato Mini Bites for cats. Simple ingredients, small portions, and absolutely no added sugar, salt, or seasoning.
Remember: treats are extras and should account for less than 10% of your pet’s daily calories. Check with your veterinarian before changing the diet of a pet with allergies, medical conditions, weight concerns, or a prescription diet.
From your friends at Animal Hospital of Sullivan County, where Pets are Family™.
