During the holidays, we enjoy festive drinks - and your pet can safely join in; with a little creativity, you can make delicious, pet-friendly mocktails for dog or cat, and if you're toasting outside the door, you can make timely a pet sitter arrange that takes over your routine.
Why mocktails?
Alcohol, sugar and lots of spices in our party drinks are absolutely not safe for pets; mocktails allow your dog or cat to participate safely without risk and are a better choice than milk which often contains lactose and can cause stomach upset; choose lactose-free options, diluted broths or mild herbal infusions so your animal stays hydrated and happy.
Dog-friendly mocktail recipes
Winter Broth Delight
Ingredients:
- 200 ml unsalted chicken or beef broth
- A pinch of chopped parsley
- A dog cookie as a garnish
Preparation: Thin the broth with a little water, serve in a sturdy drinking container and garnish with the cookie.
Dog & parsley (small amount) A pinch is fine and may even help for fresh breath; avoid large amounts and do not give flat/Italian parsley to pregnant dogs.
Pumpkin Pawfect Punch
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp pureed pumpkin (without sugar or spices)
- 100 ml of water
- A pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Preparation: Mix pumpkin and water into a smooth drink, add a very small pinch of cinnamon for fragrance if necessary and serve in a low bowl.
Dogs & Cinnamon Small amounts are okay; prefer Ceylon cinnamon to cassia, do not inhale cinnamon clouds and do not give cinnamon sticks.
Berry Merry Mocktail
Ingredients:
- A few mashed blueberries
- 100 ml of water
- A dog snack stick as a "stirring stick"
Preparation: Mash the berries, mix with water, serve in a low bowl and use the snack as a stir stick.
Cat-friendly mocktail recipes
Fishbowl Martini
Ingredients:
- 50 ml of tuna water (from water-based tuna)
- 50 ml of water
- A small piece of tuna as a garnish
Preparation: Mix tuna water with water and garnish with a small piece of tuna.
Catnip Cooler
Ingredients:
- A pinch of dried catnip
- 100 ml of water
- A cat candy as a topping
Preparation: Soak the catnip in warm water for five minutes, allow to cool and add the candy.
Cats & catnip Many cats respond happily to catnip, but not all; give in moderation, as too much can cause short-term stomach upset.
Enjoy the holidays together
These safe and healthy Christmas cocktails will make the holidays as special for your dog or cat as they are for yourself; if you want to go all out, check out our recipes for pet-friendly Christmas cookies and these healthy party snacks; are you out and about at Christmas, then quickly find A dog sitter or cat sitter at home For trusted care.
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