We humans have been enjoying the benefits of CBD for years. But even CBD enthusiasts may not be aware that these same benefits are available to your tail-wagging best friend as well. This is because, as mammals, we have what is known as an endocannabinoid system that regulates things like mood, sleep, and comfort levels. One of the great things about this beneficial cannabinoid is that CBD has a calming effect when ingested. This can come in handy for your dog during stressful times. And with the Fourth of July coming up, many canines feel a lot of anxiousness when the fireworks start. Having a tasty CBD treat ready when your puppy starts getting nervous around all of the explosions would be a great idea. With that in mind, we’ve put together three easy CBD treat recipes for your pup. In each of these recipes, we recommend using The Hemp Doctor’s Organic CBD Oil Pet Tincture. You will want to use your normal dosage times the number of treats in the batch.
Pumpkin and Tumeric No-Bake CBD Dog Treats
We like the use of pumpkin in these dog treats because it has so many beneficial vitamins and minerals like potassium, vitamin C & A, and iron. Pumpkin also aids in hydration and digestion, while turmeric is a great antioxidant that is known to boost your dog’s immune system and fight inflammation.
Ingredients you’ll need:
- A pinch of black pepper
- Organic CBD Oil Pet Tincture
- 3 teaspoons turmeric
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups pumpkin puree (do not use pie filling)
Directions:
Except for the rolled oats, mix everything together in a bowl. Once thoroughly mixed, add the rolled oats to the mixture. You are looking to get the consistency of cookie dough, so add more or less rolled oats to achieve that consistency. Roll the dough into small balls – you can do this by hand or use a melon scooper. Space the balls evenly on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and place the sheet in the refrigerator for around 15 minutes or until the treats are hard. You can store these treats in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
CBD Peanut Butter Cookie Treats
We like this recipe because of the main ingredient, peanut butter, which has healthy monounsaturated Omega-9 fatty acid and plenty of protein.
Ingredients you’ll need:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Organic CBD Oil Pet Tincture
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 1 mashed banana
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, mix the amount of CBD oil you plan on adding to the treats together with the coconut oil. Add the ripe banana and peanut butter to the coconut oil/CBD oil mixture and mix together. Use a blender to mix the oats until you get the consistency of flour, then add the oat flour to the rest of the ingredients in the bowl and knead thoroughly until moistened. Take the dough from the mixing bowl and place it on a flour-dusted surface. Use your hands or a rolling pin to press the dough until it is a large, ¼ inch circle. From there, use a cookie cutter to cut the treats and place them on a non-stick baking sheet. Bake the treats for approximately 25 to 30 minutes. Depending on the size of your cookie cutter, you should get 15 to 30 treats per batch.
Frozen Sweet Potato and Yogurt CBD Treats
These frozen treats are great for hot days or during the summer. You can use mashed pumpkin (not pie filling) instead of the mashed sweet potatoes, and the number of treats you will get per batch will depend on the size of the molds you use.
Ingredients you’ll need:
- 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato
- Organic CBD Oil Pet Tincture
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Directions:
Mix the sweet potatoes, yogurt, and coconut oil in a large bowl until thoroughly mixed. Scoop the mixture into either ice trays or silicone molds. Add your usual daily dosage of CBD oil into each mold. Put the trays into the freezer for approximately three hours. Keep the trays in the freezer and just pop out a frozen treat whenever it is needed.
Making Your Own Treats
If you decide to make your own dog treats from your favorite recipe when cooking with CBD, you’ll need to keep the following in mind:
- Be sure only to use CBD oil made specifically for pets like our Organic Pet Tincture.
- Never let the CBD get above 356℉. This is the boiling point of CBD, and boiling it will lessen its effect.
- Try to keep your cooking temperature for anything that includes CBD between 320℉ and 356℉.
- Infuse your CBD oil with another fat before cooking with it. Butter, cooking oil, or coconut oil works best.
- Only use low heat when you are blending CBD oil and fat.
- If you blend your oils ahead of time, keep them in a cool dark place until you use them.
- Store your treats in a cool, dry place or the refrigerator.
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Pure CBD Products for Your Pup!
If you care enough to take the time to make your dog treats from scratch, then you are the kind of pet owner who insists on providing only the best for your furry friend. We at The Hemp Doctor, America’s Premier Hemp & CBD Dispensary, feel the same way. This is why we only carry premium and pure products like our Organic CBD Oil Pet Tincture and our Beef Flavored CBD Dog Treats. Like everything else in our vast inventory, our pet products are:
- Derived only from hemp grown in the US;
- Processed using scientifically advanced techniques that leave no residual solvents;
- 100% safe for use by you and your pets; and
- Third-party lab-tested to ensure that what is on our label exactly what is in the product.
Don’t trust your furry best friend’s health to cheaper, lower-quality products. Shop with The Hemp Doctor for all your and your pet’s CBD needs!
