How to make a cake for a dog

Dog playing with toy birthday cake on grass

How-to guide

Advice by Lindsay Arliss, Dog Behaviour and Training Specialist

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This is a quick and healthy dog cake recipe that you can whip up in the microwave.

You need... 
• 2 cups of flour (any type) 
• 2 tins of tuna 
• 2 eggs 

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Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl until well combined.

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Spoon into a mould or shape on a flat plate- the mixture should be firm and will hold shape well! 

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Place in the microwave for approx. 6 mins or until the mixture is not sticky anymore. Leave to cool.

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If using a mould, turn the cake out onto a plate. Then decorate with dog friendly fruit (e.g. strawberries, blueberries, bananas) or a little cream cheese!

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Sing happy birthday and let your dog to tuck in!  

This recipe is also great for making home-made treats, just chop up the “cake” into suitable sized chunks. It will keep in the fridge for a few days, or you can freeze for later.  

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While we all love giving our dogs extra treats, especially around Christmas and birthdays, make sure they don’t overdo it and be especially careful if they’re not used to a varied diet. Reduce their meal size to account for the extra calories of treats too.

What your dog might be feeling

I love having treats and snacks with you! I’ll need your help to make sure the snacks I do have aren’t just delicious but are good for me too!

Three things you can do today

Sort your shopping list

Need dog cake ingredients? Add two eggs, two tins of tuna and two cups of flour to your shopping list!

Keep an eye on calories

If your dog has had too many snacks today you can slightly reduce their meal portions to keep their calories balanced. 

Find their favourite fruit and veg

Fruit and veg can be a nutritious and delicious treat for dogs! Be sure to check which ones are safe for your breed. 

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