HALLOWEEN DOGTAILS: SPOOKY SIPS FOR YOUR PUP

Halloween is packed with sweet treats, spooky sights, and silly costumes—but your dog doesn’t have to sit this one out. While chocolate and candy are off-limits, that doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy something festive. This season, treat your pup to a Halloween “dogtail”—a fun, dog-safe drink made with clean ingredients and a Crumps’ Naturals twist.

Dogtails aren’t just cute. When made with wholesome bases like bone broth, goat’s milk, or fruit purées, they can be a creative way to support hydration, enrichment, and variety in your dog’s diet. Whether you’re throwing a costume party or just making Halloween night extra special at home, these ghoulish drinks are the perfect touch.

Let’s step into the Witch’s Kitchen...

What Is a “Dogtail”?

A dogtail is a festive, drinkable dog treat—think of it as a pup-safe mocktail. It might be blended, chilled, frozen, or topped with a crunchy treat. You can serve it in Halloween-themed bowls, skull or ghost-shaped silicone molds, or even mini cauldrons to up the fun.

Dogtails are great for:

• Adding enrichment to mealtime
• Hydrating your dog in a fun way
• Making holidays interactive and inclusive

All you need is a few simple ingredients—and a creative presentation.

1. Black Bat Brew

A rich, velvety drink that’s as spooky as it is nutritious.

You’ll Need:

• ¼ cup plain goat’s milk
• 2 tbsp mashed blueberries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 Crumps’ Naturals Mini Trainer (of your choice)

Instructions:

1. Blend goat’s milk and blueberries until the mix turns a spooky purple.
2. Pour into a small Halloween bowl.
3. Float a few Mini Trainers on top before serving.

Why It Works:
 Goat’s milk supports digestion and blueberries are packed with antioxidants—plus, dogs love the flavour.

2. Witch’s Bone Broth Elixir

A savory potion perfect for dogs who prefer salty over sweet.

You’ll Need:

• ¼ cup low-sodium bone broth
• 1 tsp shredded carrot
• A few Crumps’ Naturals Apple Bites

Instructions:

1. Slightly warm the broth and stir in carrots and Apple Bites.
2. Pour into bone-shaped molds or small cauldrons.
3. Chill or freeze into cubes before serving.

Why It Works:
 Bone broth is naturally hydrating and supports joint health. The Apple Bites add texture and flavour.

3. The Bone Chiller

Frozen broth cubes with a surprise center.

You’ll Need:

• ½ cup low-sodium broth
• 1 Crumps’ Naturals Freeze-Dried Pork Heart treat per mold

Instructions:

1. Drop a Pork Heart treat into each Halloween-themed silicone mold.
2. Fill with low-sodium broth until almost full.
3. Freeze for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
4. Pop out one cube at a time for spooky hydration fun.

Why It Works:
 Combining high-value protein with hydrating broth makes this a nutritious and enriching treat—perfect for post-walk cool-downs or Halloween party flair.

4. Green Goblin Gut Shot

Supports digestion with a green twist.

You’ll Need:

• ¼ cup goat’s milk or kefir
• ½ tsp Crumps’ Fish + Superfood Greens Sprinkles
• 1 Gutsy Balance Bite, crumbled

Instructions:

1. Stir Superfood Greens Sprinkles into goat’s milk or kefir until evenly blended.
2. Add crumbled Balance Bite for prebiotics and added texture.
3. Serve chilled in a shot glass or freeze in spooky silicone molds for gut-healthy enrichment.

Why It Works:
 This green drink delivers a digestion-friendly punch thanks to gut-boosting ingredients and prebiotics—all with a festive twist.

5. Pumpkin Patch Potion

A golden-hued treat for pups who love fall flavours.

You’ll Need:

• ¼ cup unsweetened pumpkin purée
• 2 tbsp water
• ½ tsp Crumps’ Turkey + Superfood Golds Sprinkles

Instructions:

1. Mix pumpkin purée with water to loosen the texture.
2. Stir in Superfood Golds Sprinkles for a functional immunity and anti-inflammatory boost.
3. Chill in mini cauldrons or pumpkin-shaped molds before serving.

Why It Works:
 Rich in beta-carotene and paired with functional proteins, this potion blends fall flavor with daily wellness.

Tips for Serving Dogtails Safely

Keep it dog-safe: Avoid ingredients that are toxic to dogs, including:

• Chocolate
• Xylitol (often in peanut butter)
• Grapes or raisins
• Onion and garlic
• Nutmeg or heavily spiced items

Serve in moderation: Dogtails are treats—not meals. Keep portions small (about ¼ cup for small dogs, up to ½ cup for large dogs) and introduce new ingredients slowly.

Use silicone molds: They make freezing and serving mess-free and fun—plus, the themed shapes add a festive flair.

Supervise while enjoying: Especially if chews or harder treats are part of the mix, stay nearby to ensure your dog enjoys them safely.

Make It a Halloween to Remember

Halloween is more than just tricks and treats—it’s a great opportunity to spend quality time with your pup and engage them in new ways. These dogtail recipes are easy to make, thoughtfully crafted, and full of fun. They also reflect the Crumps’ Naturals promise: simple ingredients, natural goodness, and treats that support your dog’s health from the inside out.

Whether you’re throwing a costume contest, setting up a backyard scavenger hunt, or simply sharing a quiet evening with your furry best friend, these dogtails will add a festive spark.

Try one—or try them all—and let your dog raise a paw in approval.