# Pumpkin Doggie Snacks This Homemade Dog Treat Will Have Your Pup Drooling By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2015-02-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homemade-drog-treat References: [blog.vickybarone](http://blog.vickybarone.com/2014/01/13/things-i-love-homemade-dog-treats/) & [livelaughrowe](http://livelaughrowe.com/pumpkin-peanut-butter-dog-treats-recipe/comment-page-1/) Kelly Rowe of the blog 'Live Laugh Rowe' has whipped up a homemade dog treat recipe that your pet will love! People these days care for their pets as though they are their own children, meaning that health, nutrition and taste need to be considered when it comes to preparing or purchasing pet food. If you have the time to invest into making [dog treats yourself](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-treat-mixes), you can't go wrong with Rowe's [pumpkin peanut butter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-latte-for-dogs) concoction. It requires an all-healthy assemblage of rice flour, wheat germ, canned pumpkin, cinnamon, vegetable oil, honey and peanut butter. Simply mix the ingredients into a bowl until you've achieved the desired consistency, cut the dough into doggie bones and get baking! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Homemade Pet Food:** The trend of homemade pet food allows pet owners to have complete control over the ingredients and nutritional value, providing an opportunity for innovative recipes and packaging solutions. - **Health-conscious Pet Treats:** The increasing focus on pet health and nutrition opens up a market for health-conscious pet treats made with natural and organic ingredients, creating possibilities for unique flavors and functional benefits. - **DIY Pet Treat Recipes:** The growing interest in DIY pet treat recipes creates room for innovation in creating user-friendly recipe platforms, kitchen tools, and customizable treat kits. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pet Food Manufacturing:** The homemade pet food trend presents an opportunity for pet food manufacturers to develop high-quality, customizable pet food options, targeting health-conscious pet owners. - **Pet Treat Industry:** The demand for health-conscious pet treats creates a space for companies to produce innovative and nutritious treats, utilizing unique ingredients and appealing packaging. - **Kitchen and Recipe Tools:** The popularity of DIY pet treat recipes calls for the development of specialized kitchen tools, recipe apps, and customized treat kits that simplify the process and enhance user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dog-Friendly Pumpkin Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pupkin-doggie-donuts.md) - [Autumnal Doggy Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pupkin-spice-doggie-doughnuts.md) - [Oven-Baked Dog Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovenbaked-dog-treats.md) - [Human-Friendly Dog Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/its-the-dogs-treats.md) - [Probiotic Pet Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-style-treat-for-dogs.md) - [Dog-Friendly Peanut Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-for-dogs.md) - [Better-For-You Pumpkin Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-bites.md) - [Season Pumpkin Dog Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harvest-brunch-dog-treats.md) - [Layered Beef Dog Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-beef-sweet-potato-recipe-stuffies-dog-treats.md)