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

01/18/2017 · Kelly Rowe · 46 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. 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!

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  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Nichole Camiso says

    03/04/2020 at 3:09 pm

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

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    • 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.

  5. Debra says

    05/18/2020 at 5:27 pm

    Can you use Ghee In place of coconut oil?

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  6. 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
  7. Amelia says

    09/24/2020 at 9:52 am

    can pitties eat these?

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  8. 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?

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    • 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!

  9. Emily Conner says

    12/03/2021 at 12:12 am

    5 stars
    This is a great idea!!!

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  10. 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.

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