7 Trending Homemade CBD Dog Treat Recipes of 2024

Bone-shaped treats for dogs with a cannabis leaf on top

Humans have been enjoying the benefits of CBD for years. Now, your tail-wagging best friend can also benefit from cannabinoids through various dog-formulated CBD products. 

Like people, dogs belong to the class Mammalia, meaning they inherently have an endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS is a biological channel for the benefits of CBD and similar cannabis compounds.

With that in mind, having a tasty CBD treat ready comes in handy whenever your puppy wants relaxation and comfort. So, we’ve put together seven easy-to-follow DIY CBD dog treat recipes for your dog. 

Happy baking!

🧑‍🍳 Pro Tip

We recommend using The Hemp Doctor’s Organic CBD Oil Pet Tincture in CBD-infused dog treat recipes. You will want to use your regular dosage times the number of treats in the batch. At this point, human-based CBD oil is not advised. 

Recipe 1. Pumpkin and Tumeric No-Bake CBD Dog Treats

Recipe 3. Frozen Sweet Potato and Yogurt CBD Treats

Recipe 4. Peanut Butter & Banana Blended Dog Biscuits

Recipe 5. Herby Peanut Butter & Applesauce Dog Cookies

Recipe 6. Bacon-Filled CBD Dog Treats

Recipe 7. The Original Chicken CBD Dog Treat

How to Prepare Your Dog CBD Oil for Homemade Treats?

If you decide to make your 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. 
  • 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, keep them in a cool, dark place until you use them.
  • Store your treats in a cool, dry place or in the refrigerator.

Safety Cooking Tips for CBD Dog Treat Preparation

Dog administered with a CBD tincture.

Avoid Xylitol

Xylitol is a sugar substitute that is highly toxic for dogs. It’s present in some brands of CBD peanut butter and commercially available dog treats. That’s why it’s important to only purchase high-quality CBD peanut butter from brands that are extra sensitive to dog-friendly ingredients. 

Properly Store Dog Treats

Store your dog’s treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If possible, keep it at the lowest level of your refrigerator to avoid accidentally freezing it. 

Consider Asking Vet’s CBD Dosing Recommendation

During one of the veterinarian appointments, tell the vet about adding CBD to your dog’s treats. They will likely tell you the ideal CBD dosing practices for your dog. 

Sensibly, you shouldn’t let your dog eat an entire batch of treats. Otherwise, their diet for the next meal would be ruined. One to three treats is reasonable, but no more than that. You may want to call your vet just in case there is a suspicion of overdosing, but the worst outcome would only most likely be grogginess or tummy ache. 

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 is 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!

FAQs

What kind of CBD should I use for CBD dog treats?

CBD oil and tinctures are the best type of product to use for homemade treats because they can be easily incorporated into doughs. In terms of extract type, the safest and most effective is CBD broad spectrum. This type includes all the possible benefits of CBD for dogs without THC. 

How much CBD to put in dog treats?

Experts suggest going by the “2mg of CBD per 10 pounds body weight” rule, but your discretion and the vet’s recommendation should also be acknowledged. 

Can I give my dog CBD treats daily?

Yes, as long as it doesn’t do any harm. Generally, CBD is administered to dogs every day, but be mindful also of possible tolerance development to CBD. Microdosing is encouraged to avoid resistance to the compound. 

Can you rub CBD oil on a dog?

Yes, but it should always be in close coordination with the veterinarian.