Celebrating Your Pet's Birthday!
As pet lovers, there's no doubt that our furry friends hold a special place in our hearts. And what better way to celebrate their unconditional love and companionship than by throwing them a birthday paw-ty! In this blog post, we'll explore fun and delightful ways to make your dog or cat's birthday a memorable occasion, complete with fantastic toys and treats available on our website.
Set the Scene, imagine the excitement on your pet's face as they dive nose-first into a box filled with birthday goodies! Our website offers a fantastic range of birthday-themed toys, including the KONG AirDog SqueakAir Birthday Balls and Zippy Paws Birthday Box of Plush Squeak Toys. These toys are not only entertaining but also durable, ensuring hours of playtime joy.
For our feline friends, we have the adorable KONG Occasions Birthday Teddy Catnip Crackle Plush Toy – because cats deserve a celebration too!
For those who love surprises, our Toy and Treat Lucky Dip Surprise Box for Small to Medium Dogs is the perfect choice.
No birthday celebration is complete without tasty treats! Explore our Premium Natural Tasty Treat Box for Dogs, filled with delicious, wholesome treats that your pup will absolutely love. These treats are carefully selected to make your dog's special day even more enjoyable.
Popular Birthday Toys & Treats
Homemade Birthday Cake!
Now, let's talk about the pièce de résistance – the birthday cake! Show your pet some extra love by baking a dog-friendly cake with an easy-to-follow recipe (recipe from RecipeTin Eats).
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (spread or pure)
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2/3 cup milk (or water)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup (or applesauce)
- 2 1/2 cups shredded carrot (2 large)
- 2 cups whole wheat / wholemeal flour (dog friendly flour)
- 2 1/2 tsp baking soda
Dog-Friendly Fluffy Frosting (Whipped Potato Yogurt):
- 600 - 700g potatoes, peeled, cut into chunks
- 3/4 - 1 cup yogurt (plain unsweetened) or water
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 180℃ (160℃ fan). Grease and line the base of two 20cm cake pans.
- Whisk together eggs, peanut butter, oil, honey, and milk.
- Stir in carrots. Then add flour and baking soda, stir until just combined.
- Divide batter between the cake pans, spread and smooth surface.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool on racks.
- Boil, steam, or microwave potatoes until very soft.
- Whip potato and yogurt with an electric beater until fluffy and smooth.
- Use water as needed to loosen frosting to a soft, spreadable consistency.
- Spread 1/4 frosting on one cake. Top with the other cake. Frost tops and sides with remaining frosting, reserving some for decorations.
With the perfect blend of toys, treats, and a homemade cake, your pet's birthday celebration is sure to be a hit! Visit our website to explore these delightful birthday goodies and make your furry friend's special day one to remember. After all, they deserve nothing but the best on their big day!
