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PupCakes!

PupCakes!
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Okay, this one's for my bitches.  Well, my babies.  They're two, adorable Boston Terrier girls.  Two of the three loves of my life.  I like to treat them once in a while and I figured that I might as well come up with something for them, while I'm on my cupcake-kick.  

I just did my own thing, but it turned out perfectly, so I will share the details with you!  Most important thing to note about my recipe is this - I've based it on my own dog's food because I didn't want to feed them something that could make them sick.  Also, to combat that reaction, I've made them with pumpkin, which is a miracle digestive treat for dogs.  It's high in fiber and I give it to my girls if they are backed up or free-falling.  Lol.  Needless to say, it's a big help if you live in an apartment and they're both in good digestive health.

So, these Pumpkin Pupcakes will be based on your own dog's wet and dry food, with some pumpkin and other treats for added fun!
 
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4 cups Dry Dog Food
1 cup Pure Pumpkin (in a can, mushy stuff)
1 cup Wet Dog Food
1 cup Peanut Butter
1/3 cup Honey
1/3 cup Canola Oil
1 Finely Chopped Apple (or carrot)

Set Oven to 350 degrees!
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Jun 9, 2011. 7:28 AMBostonLuv says:
I have two BT's as well and I'm sure they're going to go APE for this! Thanks for posting! I couldn't help but notice one of your BT's looks like they have allergies (pink belly/chest, red marks)? I've had major problems with my littlest and his chest and belly used to look exactly like that. We started making both their food and he improved tremendously. I did some research and ultimately have ended up going with http://www.boston-terriers.com/dogsalive.htm. I'm not affiliated with it in anyway other than being a satisfied user of the recipes, but you seem like the type that'd be in to possibly trying this. My pups have never been happier about their food and their energy & allergy and any digestive woes (you mentioned backed up or free falling) have all but vanished! Good luck, and thanks again for the recipe!
Aug 7, 2011. 7:31 PMhfuller says:
My dog is allergic to gluten and we had him on this special food but then we found this President's Chioce food from extra foods and superstore that is wheat and corn free. W have a big dog so it was Large breed, Salmon and rice flavour. He isn't allergic to it. I don't know if they have it in small dog formula though. You just would need to read the ingredients
Jun 12, 2011. 5:58 AMmightywombat says:
My wife and I have an American Bulldog mix who has the same kind of allergy problems. We don't make her food (hell, we can barely manage to cook for ourselves) but we switched her to a grain-free food with a single "exotic" protein source, meaning not beef or chicken but something like salmon or venison. Since then her skin problems and digestive issues have cleared up almost completely. We also make sure to give her a flea bath that has "soothing oatmeal" in it, since her sensitive skin means that every little bite or scratch swells up and takes forever to heal.

Definitely give a grain-free diet a try, but bear in mind that almost all of the most popular treats have wheat flour in them, including Beggin' Strips.

Good luck!
Jun 11, 2011. 7:44 AMBostonLuv says:
I don't have anything for dry food. :-( I do the ground chicken recipe. I'll get my chicken in a big bag from Costco and grind it myself at home with my mixer's attachment. I get the eggs from costco too since its so inexpensive. That bag (plus the other ingredients) yields about 2 weeks worth at a time. Each dog gets 2 cups a day (breakfast and dinner) of the chicken. I split it up in to 4 tupperwares and keep one in the fridge and the other frozen until they need it. The egg/cheese/baby cereal mix I pre make and baggie and store in the fridge too. I give it to them with the AM meal and call it their Boston Breakfast Scramble. Lol! It's more work than dry food but I've gotten such better results I think it's worth it. I'm spending a little less than I was for the fancy "hypoallergenic"/organic dry food bags, too!
Jul 19, 2011. 3:37 PMkstark2 says:
My pup turns 7 next week and I was looking for a recipe for him and his buddies. This is great! I love the pics. One question... how in the world do you get your girls to sit still to paint their nails. I have a little girl too and have never tried thinking she would get polish all over the place :)
Jun 29, 2011. 7:34 PMsusanrm says:
Your photo on this instructable grabbed me immediately. It's wonderful! Great doggie birthday (or adoption day) treat, for sure.

Here is my pup, saying "thank you in advance" for the awesome recipe.
Jul 13, 2011. 7:40 AMtinker234 says:
aww
Jun 7, 2011. 4:47 PMmdel_giorno says:
My four Boston Terriers are going to LOVE this! Thank you for sharing!
Jun 10, 2011. 10:39 PMmdel_giorno says:
I don't have one of the four of them together. Miles and Mugsy, the two boys on the bed, are ours. Rango (red harness) is being fostered for a rescue. Belle Rose was a foster until yesterday, when we got the OK to formally adopt her. So, I guess we technically have three and a long-term house guest. :-)
Jun 11, 2011. 7:48 AMBostonLuv says:
Oh and we got our guy allergy tested and he's allergic to life practically! :-( like 80% of what was tested for with environmental allergies. The food allergies they said was better determined by trial and error bc I guess the food allergies can read with a lot of false positives. Noo clue why, but that's what they claim. Out of the versions that woman offers, the chicken seems to work best for him.
Jun 6, 2011. 5:06 AMmary candy says:
The dogs are so happy ! hahahha
Jun 6, 2011. 2:42 PMmary candy says:
My puppies would like to say : Thank you very much for the recipe !!
Jun 7, 2011. 2:01 PMbryandhispup says:
they show such good restraint. I am proud of them and their obviously good training.
Jun 9, 2011. 9:37 AMjpowers2 says:
seriously, you can make a business out of this idea.....no problem at all....people will spend any amount on pets and babies....think about it.
Jun 9, 2011. 7:35 PMrizriz says:
I just finished these. My girls scoffed them down!!! They both loved the pumpkin icing!! I'll be making these again! Thanks for a great recipe!
Jun 10, 2011. 12:09 AMskylerskinner says:
I really like this idea. I love spoiling my Boston terrier: Porky. Might I also say, one of your bostons looks just like him!... might I ask in an unrelated notion, does your boston have a skin condition? I know that they are very likely to obtain skin problems, and I see that your boston has a very red, and slightly thin-coated underbelly. I ask because my Porky is the same way, and I am very concerned. I just wanted to know if you know of something effective to treat his red itchy skin...nothing seems to help.

Well, sorry for getting off topic, but I do really like this idea, and I know Porky will too... thanks! :D
Jun 10, 2011. 2:46 AMNelyan says:
:O Amazing idea! I'll have to second jpowers2, these would sell!

Hmm, I wonder would this work with cat food too? Though I don't know with what to replace the apple and the pumpkin. Any ideas anyone? I'm willing to make these for our little catlady :)
Jun 10, 2011. 8:15 AMGASHLYCRUMBTINY says:
HI!

ERM.... JUST WANTED U TO KNOW YOUR PUPCAKES R AWESOME!!! =D

BUT, PLEASE...NO HONEY!!!
YOUR PUPS LOOK TO BE RATHER SMALLISH...AND HONEY CAN CAUSE BOTULISM POISONING IN HUMAN INFANTS....CAUSING FLOPPY BABY SYNDROME....THAT'S WHY U SHOULD NEVER GIVE HONEY TO INFANTS...

AND I KNOW THEY ARE YOUR BABIEZ.....=D

LURVE,
GASHLYCRUMBTINY, R.N.
Jun 10, 2011. 7:00 PMBodenM says:
My maremma loved these, thanks for the recipe :D
Jun 9, 2011. 4:33 PMturrilynn says:
I love to treat my dogs with homemade goodies without wheat flour. Combine the fact that this is made with the dog food they are already used to, it makes this a perfect tasty treat. Can't wait to try it! Cute babies, too!
Jun 9, 2011. 12:42 PMfrog pop says:
YOUR PUPPYS ARE AWESOMELY CUTE!!!
Jun 9, 2011. 9:34 AMlpfannen says:
WOW! Looks like a real pleaser. Great reward for our little friends.
Thanks,
LP
Jun 9, 2011. 8:18 AMLindie says:
Looks great for my dogs! Thanks.
Jun 6, 2011. 10:18 AMtchitwood says:
How wonderful! Great Instructable! Don't have any dogs yet but sending this link to my sister. I bet her boy Fenris would love these. :)
Jun 6, 2011. 4:02 PMtchitwood says:
Thank you! :)
Jun 6, 2011. 2:13 PMsunshiine says:
My daughter will want this for her babies.
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