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Peanut Butter Coconut Oil Dog Treats | New Years Tips for Pet Owners

01/18/2017 · Kelly Rowe · 50 Comments

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These Peanut Butter Coconut Oil Dog Treats and New Years Tips for Pet Owners are brought to you in collaboration with Swiffer.  

With a new year comes some new goals and resolutions.  Have you ever set them for you and your four legged friends?  Especially if you’re a new pet owner — it’s important to keep these tips in mind.  As a dog owner, I thought you might want to show the pups a little extra TLC this Valentine’s Day with some homemade dog treats.  Stay tuned, I’ll be sharing them in a bit.

Treat your dogs to these yummTreat your dogs to these yummy homemade Peanut Butter Coconut Oil Dog Treats! They'll be begging for more. livelaughrowe.comHomemade Peanut Butter Coconut Oil Dog Treats

While being a pet owner is fun, it’s important to stay diligent, love your pets and keep their best interests in mind.  Maybe these tips (and the start of a New Year) will come in handy.

Vet.  First of all, make a date with your vet.  Use the new year to bring your pet in for an annual check up to get the year started off right.  Be sure that your vaccinations are up to date and you stocked up on heart and flea treatments for the upcoming months.

Food. Much like humans, pets have special dietary needs.  We adopted our Buster and are continually having to adjust his foods due to his allergies and skin.  Here are some great tips to keep in mind when feeding your pet.

  • Measure your pet’s food. Check the package and consult a vet for proper portions to ensure you are not over or under feeding your pet
  • Feed your pet(s) the appropriate food for their needs. Whether you have a new pet or your current pets diet needs to be adjusted, sometimes they start to require different things to keep them at their best.  Keep an eye out for unusual behaviors such as excessive itching, dry skin, etc.  Food allergies are harder to detect and may take some trial and error.
  • Add a bit of coconut oil to their diet.  It can aid with their digestion, give them more energy, improve their furry coats and so much more.  Stick around… I’ll be sharing a yummy Peanut Butter Coconut Oil Dog Treat recipe soon!

When using coconut oil for your dogs, the
rule of thumb is 1 teaspoon for every 10 pounds.

Exercise. While owning a dog has been proven to increase physical activity for owners*, many pets are still not getting enough exercise. Use the New Year to reset not only your routine, but also your pet’s routine.  Grab their favorite toy and have some fun!

New Years Tips for Pet Owners! livelaughrowe.comDon’t forget cats! Incorporate play time in your fitness routine at home by holding a light or laser while you do sit-ups or jumping jacks to help your cat get some exercise in as well.

Grooming.  Groom regularly.  Depending on what type of pet you have, grooming from home might be something you have to do on a regular basis. However, it can also help bond a pet and pet owner, but it also helps redistribute oils and from the skin to the fur to keep coats healthy and shiny.

I have hypoallergenic dogs, so they don’t shed.  Rather than combing and brushing, I give them little massages on occasion and clean their eyes, ears and teeth on occasion.

If you do have a pet that sheds, regular brushing can help reduce it a bit.  However, we all know that shed happens…

New Years Tips for Pet Owners! livelaughrowe.comClean up your space by using Swiffer products which offer easy-to-use sweeping, mopping and dusting tools for virtually any surface.  Use the Swiffer Sweeper and Swiffer Duster to trap and lock dirt, dust and hair.  And the Swiffer Wet Jet offers an all-in-one system that cleans floors thoroughly using cleaning solutions formulated to break up and dissolve those tough pet messes.

“The journey of life is sweeter
when traveled with a dog.” -Unknown

Finally, it’s treat time!!  These Peanut Butter Coconut Oil dog treats are real hit in our house.  Creamy and delicious?  My boys said, “Woof, please!”

Treat your dogs to these yummy homemade Peanut Butter Coconut Oil Dog Treats! They'll be begging for more. livelaughrowe.com

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Peanut Butter Coconut Oil Dog Treats

Author: Live Laugh Rowe
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-natural peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon unprocessed coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • silicon paw print tray

Instructions

  • Be sure the coconut oil is in liquid form. If not, place coconut oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and cook until melted.
  • Add peanut butter and cinnamon. Stir until mixture is completely smooth and thoroughly mixed. Mixture should be thick, but pourable.
  • Pour mixture into tray and freeze until set.
  • Carefully remove from tray and store in air-tight container in freezer (they soften quickly).

Notes

These were made for dogs in the 10-15 pound range. Adjust the amount coconut oil accordingly. Rule of thumb is that you use 1 teaspoon of coconut oil per 10 pounds of your dog's body weight.
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I’m fairly certain they’ll be ‘begging’ for more!  Looking for more dog treats to share with your fur babies? If so, these recipes might interest you.

These Pumpkin and Peanut Butter Dog Treats are sure to keep your dogs tails wagging with excitement!  Pumpkin and Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Hugs and Blessings,
xo Kelly

* Journal of Health Promotion Practice, October 2014

Treat your dogs to these yummy homemade Peanut Butter Coconut Oil Dog Treats! They'll be begging for more. livelaughrowe.com
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  1. Lindsay @ The DIY Mommy.com says

    01/18/2017 at 12:27 pm

    Love the simple ingredients for these. Our family dog loves peanut butter he will just adore these!

    Reply
  2. Liz says

    01/19/2017 at 5:47 am

    I need one of those silicone molds! Izzy will love these!!!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      01/15/2019 at 1:34 am

      Dogs don’t care about the shape of their treats. Get small plastic cups and freeze them that way. Or form them into rounds and freeze them.

    • anna says

      01/24/2019 at 11:29 pm

      Obviously the dogs don’t care about the shape of their treats. She wanted the molds just to be more decorative and for the treats to turn out cuter.

  3. Julie Blanner says

    01/20/2017 at 8:39 pm

    My pup would love these!

    Reply
  4. Emma says

    05/08/2017 at 12:20 pm

    For instruction step 1, should it say ‘be sure the coconut oil is not liquid or is in liquid form?

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      05/09/2017 at 12:57 am

      Hi Emma. I’ve corrected the instructions. Thank you.

    • Linda says

      11/29/2017 at 8:04 pm

      5 stars
      So solid or equal?

    • Kelly Rowe says

      11/29/2017 at 9:46 pm

      Hi Linda. Did you mean to ask solid or liquid? If so, the coconut oil needs to be in liquid form. Please see the recipe for further clarification. Thanks so much! Hugs.

  5. Lisa says

    06/25/2017 at 2:03 am

    Treat Storage?? How long will these keep? Refrigerate or can they be dehydrated?

    Reply
  6. Didi says

    06/25/2017 at 6:55 pm

    These look so cute. My pup is going to love these. And I love the paw mold. I must get one.

    Reply
  7. Krystle says

    06/27/2017 at 4:02 pm

    My dog is a large breed. Approximately 100 lbs. should I also increase the amount of peanut butter used as well? I’m afraid if I put 10 tbsp of coconut oil it may be very noticeable. Or maybe not!

    Reply
    • Melanie Springer says

      09/09/2017 at 10:21 am

      I was wondering the same thing. Also how many of these treats they should be allowed to have a day.

    • Nolzie says

      02/25/2020 at 6:08 am

      LOL LOL

    • Jocelyne Gilbert says

      02/26/2020 at 2:42 pm

      I have the same question. Did you end up
      Making them? Any suggestions?

  8. Melanie Springer says

    09/09/2017 at 10:24 am

    So if my dog is 70 pounds I should put 7 tspn of coconut oil? How many dog treats a day should we allow them to have? I don’t want her to take more than what she should.

    Reply
    • Arica says

      11/13/2019 at 10:28 am

      I am curious as to if the amount of peanut butter needs to be increased along with the increase in coconut oi? I have a 70 lb pet as well, but I did not find an answer to that question.

  9. Olivia Marshall says

    01/07/2018 at 12:13 pm

    Isn’t cinnamon not recommended for dogs to eat?

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      01/07/2018 at 2:01 pm

      Hi Olivia! Cinnamon is non-toxic to dogs 🙂

    • Rich Malonerd says

      01/03/2019 at 11:13 pm

      I think there is some confusion of the tablespoon of coconut oil for a 10-15 pound dog but 1 teaspoon of coconut oil for every 10 pounds of body weight instruction.

  10. Amanda says

    02/01/2018 at 10:36 pm

    I have been wanting to try coconut oil for my pup since his skin is dry. He only weighs 2lbss. Any recommendations on how much coconut oil should i give him?

    Reply
  11. Marcia says

    03/17/2018 at 1:52 pm

    I tried this today but my mixture was just liquid! Any ideas?

    Reply
  12. Vanessa says

    05/14/2018 at 10:55 am

    These look great! Do they keep long in the freezer?

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      05/15/2018 at 9:46 pm

      If you store them in a freezer bag — they’ll last quite some time 😉

  13. Suzanne says

    05/14/2018 at 12:24 pm

    Thanks for sharing! It would be fun to make these with kids!

    Reply
  14. Jaci says

    11/30/2018 at 5:20 pm

    Could I also add Tumeric and black pepper for extra healing? What amounts do you think?

    Reply
  15. Addie De La Cruz says

    12/05/2018 at 12:44 pm

    are these human safe? how many does recipe make?

    Reply
  16. KayLee says

    03/04/2019 at 4:45 pm

    Just so you are aware, it is recommended to not give your dogs cinnamon as it can irritate the inside of their mouth and make them sick.

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      03/05/2019 at 11:58 am

      Hi Kaylee. Cinnamon is non-toxic to dogs. It’s an ingredient in some store bought treats too.

  17. Jim Fox says

    03/06/2019 at 12:52 am

    Hello ,
    I saw your tweet about animals and thought I will check out your website. I like it!
    I love pets. I have two beautiful that dogs called Tammy(female) and Yommo(male). Yommo is 1 year older than Tommy. He acts like a bigger brother to her. 🙂
    Keep up the good work on your blog.
    Regards
    Jim Fox

    Reply
  18. Rachel says

    04/09/2019 at 5:43 pm

    Love the post, thank you for sharing the simple recipe. Home made dog treats are always the best. I try, but we all have busy lives!!

    Reply
  19. Cadence says

    04/11/2019 at 6:17 pm

    Yes. It is ingredients you or your dog can eat!😊

    Reply
  20. Colleen says

    05/12/2019 at 7:21 am

    I’ve seen it commented but not answered above; if increasing the amount of coconut oil for a larger dog, should the amount of peanut butter also increase?

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      05/13/2019 at 8:15 pm

      Hi Colleen. That would be at your discretion. In my opinion, I wouldn’t worry about the coconut oil amount — these are treats, no supplements. I would be more concerned for a little dog getting too much, than a big dog getting too little. I haven’t adapted the recipe since I have little dogs, so I can’t ‘officially’ say one way or the other. I wish I could be of more help. Cheers!

  21. Alexandra says

    08/19/2019 at 5:52 pm

    I have 50-60 pound dogs and I used 5 tsps of coconut oil and didnt change the amount of pb. They froze and solidified. I cannot say if they melt faster than if I would have added more pb. End of the day, the dogs love it. Hope that helps others since I just went for it. Ha. Thanks for this recipe!

    Reply
  22. Cheryl Atkinson says

    09/30/2019 at 2:32 pm

    Hi Kelly! I am new to your blog and i just love your recipes for dog treats. I am at a point in my life that I can do the things i enjoy (ie: paint furniture, crafts, all things DIY). I look forward to your blog. thank you for the recipes!

    Reply
  23. Kirk says

    10/29/2019 at 4:07 pm

    5 stars
    My dog loves these treats! His coat looks so good from the coconut oil. He looks so cute when he gets excited about the awesome treats.

    Reply
  24. Nichole Camiso says

    03/04/2020 at 3:09 pm

    Is there a substitute for coconut oil? My dog is highly allergic to it.

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      03/05/2020 at 12:13 am

      Hi Nichole. I’m not certain, but I do think that you can use olive oil as a substitution.

  25. Debra says

    05/18/2020 at 5:27 pm

    Can you use Ghee In place of coconut oil?

    Reply
  26. Janine says

    07/26/2020 at 4:03 pm

    4 stars
    Sounds easy & they will love it. You put a side note saying to adjust the coconut oil according to weight. LOL! Mine is a 10mos old 115lb Lab! I’ll need the whole tree

    Reply
  27. Amelia says

    09/24/2020 at 9:52 am

    can pitties eat these?

    Reply
  28. winona nassey says

    01/20/2021 at 2:11 pm

    our dogs are 70 to 120 pound range. when increasing the coconut oil to the recipe do i also increase the amount of peanut butter?

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      01/20/2021 at 6:41 pm

      Hi Winona. Thanks for stopping by. No, the amount of peanut butter will not increase. The only ingredient in this recipe that should be adjusted is coconut oil. However, using the recipe as-is okay too — unless you’re wanting to increase the amount of coconut oil your dog is getting. I hope that helps. Cheers!

  29. Emily Conner says

    12/03/2021 at 12:12 am

    5 stars
    This is a great idea!!!

    Reply
  30. Tex Hooper says

    04/08/2022 at 7:23 pm

    I never considered combining coconut and peanut butter. My dog loves both so I’m sure he would devour something similar. I need to switch up his treat regimen since he is bored.

    Reply
  31. Kim says

    06/18/2023 at 10:16 pm

    There are two different types of cinnamon – cassia and ceylon – but ceylon is safer for dogs to eat. A teaspoon of cinnamon should have no negative affect on your dog, verconsumption of cinnamon can cause digestive issues.

    Reply
  32. Christin says

    12/06/2023 at 6:52 am

    I have made these several times now. Sometimes I put a little Greek yogurt in it for a good probiotic!

    Reply
  33. Scarlet says

    08/29/2024 at 5:25 pm

    5 stars
    My German shepherd approves of this dog treat recipe! Thanks.

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      09/09/2024 at 11:35 pm

      YAY! I’m so happy to hear this.

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