How to celebrate the National Holidays safely with your pet?

The Fiestas Patrias are approaching, and, as good Chileans, we think of barbecues, empanadas, and family gatherings. But an important question arises: what about our pets during these celebrations? Can they eat the same things we do? Is it healthy to give them a piece of empanada or meat from the barbecue? Are there festive recipes designed just for them?

In this #PetTuesday we will share with you

• Pet recipes for Fiestas Patrias in Chile, easy and economical.
• Why it is dangerous to give them "human" food such as empanadas, choripanes, or alcohol.
• Alternative pet snacks and healthy treats available at befoods.cl
• Tips to integrate them into the celebration without affecting their well-being.

Benefits of offering only safe foods for your pet

Giving your pet prohibited food may sound harmless, but it can cause intoxication, vomiting, diarrhea, or serious health problems. Therefore, preparing special recipes has great advantages:

• Digestive safety: you use ingredients approved for their body.
• Disease prevention: you avoid excess salt, condiments, and fats.
• Extra hydration: many recipes include water or natural broths.
• Bond strengthening: your dog or cat feels that they are also part of the celebration.
• Healthy reward: you can take advantage of Befoods' snacks and functional foods.

Remember that the ideal is always to combine natural products with commercial snacks specially designed for pets.

Prohibited foods during Fiestas Patrias for dogs and cats

Before getting to the recipes, it is key to remember what our pets should NOT eat during these dates:

• Onion and garlic: damage red blood cells and can cause anemia.
• Grapes and raisins: very toxic to kidneys.
• Chocolate: contains theobromine, dangerous for dogs and cats.
• Bread with yeast or empanadas: can cause digestive problems and pancreatitis.
• Cooked bones in meat: risk of intestinal obstruction or perforations.
• Alcohol and sugary drinks: extremely dangerous.

With this clear, let's move on to the good stuff: safe and festive homemade recipes for your pet.

Pet recipes for Fiestas Patrias in Chile

Recipe 1: Patriotic Skewers for Dogs

Ingredients:

• Cooked chicken breast without salt or seasonings.
• Cooked carrot cut into small cubes.
• Snack Master Dog Grill Innards

Preparation:

• Cut the chicken into medium pieces.
• Alternate chicken and carrot on a stick (without a point).
• Add a Master Dog snack as a topping.
• Serve on a small plate as a healthy pet treat.

Recipe 2: Feline Empanadas

Ingredients:

• Pouch of Moochie tuna wet food for cats.
• A little ground whole oats.
• Snack Churu as filling.

Preparation:

• Mix the wet food with the oats until a soft dough is formed.
• Form small balls and flatten them like mini empanadas.
• Fill with Churu and close them carefully.
• Refrigerate for 20 minutes before serving.

These empanaditas are a fun and safe cat snack to celebrate.

Recipe 3: Hydrating Tricolor Cup

Ingredients:

• Cucumber puree (green color).
• Wet food Monge Tuna and Chicken (white color).
• Finely grated carrot (red color).

Preparation:

• In a bowl, first place the cucumber puree.
• Then add a layer of wet food.
• Finish with grated carrot.
• Serve cold as a refreshing snack.

Ideal for dogs and cats on hot days during celebrations.

In addition to giving them safe recipes, there are many ways for your furry friend to enjoy the celebration:

• Quality time: integrate them into family games and activities.
• Quiet zone: if there is music or fireworks, prepare a safe space.
• Special treats: offer them a pet treat during the family toast.
• Interactive toys: fill them with healthy snacks to keep them entertained.

Creating recipes for your pets during these Fiestas Patrias is a beautiful way to include your dog or cat in the celebration, without risking their health. With natural ingredients and Befoods pet snacks, you can create festive, economical, and flavorful preparations.

Buy healthy snacks and food now at befoods.cl and let your furry friend also experience the joy of the Fiestas Patrias.