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 gain cannabinoid benefits, too, through the various dog-formulated CBD products. 

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

With that in mind, having a tasty CBD treat ready whenever your puppy wants to get some relaxation and comfort comes in handy. 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

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Recipe By The Hemp Doctor
Course: Cusine: Difficulty:Easy

Servings

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Preparing Time

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Cooking Time

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Calories

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INGREDIENTS

  1. A pinch of black pepper

  2. Organic CBD Oil Pet Tincture

  3. Three teaspoons turmeric

  4. Three tablespoons honey

  5. Three tablespoons of coconut oil

  6. Two cups rolled oats

  7. Two cups of pumpkin puree (do not use pie filling)

DIRECTION

  1. Except for the rolled oats, mix everything in a bowl.

  2. Once thoroughly mixed, add the rolled oats to the mixture. You want to get the consistency of cookie dough, so add more or less rolled oats to achieve that thickness.

  3. Roll the dough into small balls by hand or using a melon scooper.

  4. 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.

  5. You can store these treats in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

NOTES

    Pumpkin is a great core ingredient in CBD treats for dogs because it has myriads of beneficial vitamins and minerals like potassium, vitamins C & A, and iron. Pumpkin is also great for hydration and digestion. Another equally valuable ingredient added to this homemade CBD dog treat is <a href="https://thehempdoctor.com/blog/the-wonders-of-turmeric-and-curcumin/">turmeric</a>, an antioxidant known to boost a dog’s immune system and fight inflammation.

Recipe 2. CBD Peanut Butter Cookie Treats

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Recipe By The Hemp Doctor
Course: Cusine: Difficulty:

Servings

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Preparing Time

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Cooking Time

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Calories

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INGREDIENTS

  1. One tablespoon coconut oil

  2. Organic CBD Oil Pet Tincture

  3. Two cups old-fashioned oats

  4. ¼ cup peanut butter

  5. One mashed banana

DIRECTION

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. 

  2. 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.

  3. Use a blender to mix the oats until you get the consistency of flour; add the oat flour to the rest of the ingredients in the bowl and knead thoroughly until moistened. 

  4. 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 forms a large ¼ inch circle.

  5. Use a cookie cutter to cut the treats and place them on a non-stick baking sheet.

  6. 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.

NOTES

    Peanut butter contains healthy monounsaturated Omega-9 fatty acids and plenty of protein. Omega-9 fatty acids are good for the heart, while protein is essential to a dog’s diet because it helps with immunity and weight management. 

Recipe 3. Frozen Sweet Potato and Yogurt CBD Treats

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Recipe By The Hemp Doctor
Course: Cusine: Difficulty:

Servings

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Preparing Time

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Cooking Time

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Calories

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INGREDIENTS

  1. One cup of cooked and mashed sweet potato

  2. Organic CBD Oil Pet Tincture

  3. ½ cup plain yogurt

  4. One tablespoon of coconut oil

DIRECTION

  1. Mix the sweet potatoes, yogurt, and coconut oil in a large bowl until thoroughly mixed.

  2. Scoop the mixture into either ice trays or silicone molds. Add your usual daily dosage of CBD oil into each mold. 

  3. 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.

NOTES

    These frozen dog treats at home are great for hot days or during summer. You can use mashed pumpkin (not pie filling) instead of mashed sweet potatoes, and the number of treats you will get per batch will depend on the size of the molds you use.

Recipe 4. Peanut Butter & Banana Blended Dog Biscuits

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Recipe By The Hemp Doctor
Course: Cusine: Difficulty:

Servings

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Preparing Time

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Cooking Time

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Calories

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INGREDIENTS

  1. Two mashed bananas 

  2. ½ cup CBD dog peanut butter

  3. Four cups of oat flour

  4. Water

DIRECTION

  1. Preheat your oven to 150°C fan. 

  2. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl with a wooden spoon.

  3. Add a small amount of water between each mixture until you achieve a smooth dough.

  4. Sprinkle some flour on your work surface and roll the dough until it’s ½ cm thin.

  5. Form the biscuits using a cookie cutter. Place them on a parchment-covered baking tray.

  6. Bake at 325℉ for about 25 minutes. 

NOTES

    This low-calorie CBD dog biscuit recipe is a good source of potassium, vitamin C, and fiber. You can whip this dog biscuit recipe anytime without fuss using only four ingredients. 

Recipe 5. Herby Peanut Butter & Applesauce Dog Cookies

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Recipe By The Hemp Doctor
Course: Cusine: Difficulty:

Servings

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Preparing Time

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Cooking Time

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Calories

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INGREDIENTS

  1. 1 1/2 cups of wheat flour

  2. A cup of quick-cook oats

  3. 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric

  4. 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon

  5. 1/2 teaspoon of oregano

  6. 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder

  7. 1/2 cup of peanut butter 

  8. One egg 

  9. 1/2 cup of unsweetened organic applesauce

  10. 1/4 cup olive oil

  11. CBD tincture

DIRECTION

  1. Preheat your oven to 350℉.

  2. Combine your dry ingredients first. Add your wet ingredients to one large bowl. Mix until it turns into cookie dough. 

  3. Sprinkle flour on your work area’s surface and knead the dough over it. Add some olive oil if the dough feels dry, or add flour if it’s too soupy. 

  4. Roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thin using a rolling pin. Cut them into shapes that you want using a cookie cutter, or simply roll them into balls, pressing each flat with your palm. 

  5. Place the cookies on a parchment-lined pan. Make sure there’s enough space between each cookie to grow comfortably. 

  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

NOTES

    Support your dog’s health by treating him to a turmeric, cinnamon, oregano, and CBD cookie. Wrapped in the nuttiness of peanut butter and applesauce, this homemade calming treats for dogs won’t fail you. 

Recipe 6. Bacon-Filled CBD Dog Treats

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Recipe By The Hemp Doctor
Course: Cusine: Difficulty:

Servings

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Preparing Time

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Cooking Time

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Calories

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INGREDIENTS

  1. Two cups of flour

  2. One cup of rolled oats

  3. 1/2 cup of chopped bacon (cooked)

  4. 1/4 cup of water

  5. CBD oil

DIRECTION

  1. Preheat your oven to around 350°F.

  2. Mix all of your dry ingredients in one large bowl. 

  3. Add your wet ingredients. Continue mixing until everything is well combined. 

  4. Lightly flour your workstation. Using a rolling pin, thin out the dough about ¼ inch. 

  5. Shape the dough using a cookie cutter. 

  6. Place the dough on a baking pan.

  7. Bake for 20 minutes.

NOTES

    Every once in a while, treat your pets with treats like bacon. Dogs will lick this treat down to the bone without noticing CBD. In this recipe, mix the goodness of CBD and the fattiness of bacon. 

Recipe 7. The Original Chicken CBD Dog Treat

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Recipe By The Hemp Doctor
Course: Cusine: Difficulty:

Servings

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Preparing Time

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Cooking Time

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Calories

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INGREDIENTS

  1. Two cups of flour

  2. 1 cup of rolled oats

  3. 1/2 cup of chicken broth

  4. CBD oil 

DIRECTION

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, mix everything well together. 

  3. Roll out the dough until it achieves a ¼-inch thinness. Lightly flour the station. 

  4. Shape the dough using a cookie cutter.

  5. Place the cookies evenly on a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  6. Bake for 20 minutes. 

NOTES

    Another savory treat your dogs will love is the original chicken CBD dog treats. The mix of CBD oil, chicken broth, and bread ingredients is made to give your pets some homemade lovin’.

How to Prepare Your Dog CBD Oil for Homemade 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. 
  • 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 in the refrigerator.

Safety Cooking Tips for CBD Dog Treat Preparation

Avoid Xylitol

Xylitol is a sugar substitute 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 when it comes 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, let the vet know about adding CBD to your dog’s treats. They will likely let you know 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.