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Pet parents know that their furry babies suffer the same physical and mental strains that humans do. From organic foods, homemade pet meals, to the benefits of CBD, people are trying to ease their pet’s anxieties as well as their own. CBD can help pets suffering from arthritis, seizures, pain, cancer, nausea, stress, and anxiety. It’s no wonder so many people are turning to CBD remedies for their four-legged buddies. Below are five calming treat recipes you can try at home. So let’s get cookin’!
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- CBD-Free Lavender Treats
This recipe by blogger Haley Ryczek has natural, calming ingredients like lavender and chamomile. You can give these to your pup before bedtime, before you leave them alone, or before a car ride! This is a good recipe for anyone unsure about cannabis options for their pets. If you’re curious, you can research more on CBD and brush up on your knowledge. Before purchasing CBD products make sure to check affordable CBD options and take the best out of itr.
Lavender Bedtime Dog Biscuits:
Ingredients :
–1 cup of whole-grain or non-grain flour for dogs
-½ cup of applesauce
-2 eggs
-1/3 cup of coconut oil
-1/2 cup chamomile
-1/4 cup lavender
Instructions:
-Preheat your oven to 275 degrees, lightly grease with vegetable cooking spray*
(While many non-stick sprays are safe for pets, it’s important to know what’s safe and what isn’t.)
-Mix ingredients in a bowl. The dough should be slightly crumbled but should stay together
-Round the dough into one inch balls
-Bake for forty-five minutes
-Let treats cool before serving!
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Sweet potato and Tuna CBD Treats for Cats:
This delicious, fishy treat by the Brother’s Apothecary is sure to get your feline friend’s attention! Just be sure to take note of how much CBD oil pills your pet’s weight calls for. Also, tuna is good for your cat in moderation, but too much may put them at risk of mercury poisoning.
Ingredients:
-Mashed sweet potatoes
-½ cup of non-grain flour
-1 egg
-½ cup of organic olive oil
-Half a dropper of CBD oil
-1/4 cup gelatin powder
-organic shredded tuna
Instructions:
-Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
-Mix ingredients in a medium-sized bowl (mixture should be lump-free!)
-Make one inch balls and place them on a baking sheet.
-Bake for twenty minutes or until the cookies are golden.
-Let them cool before serving!
- CBD Peanut Butter and Honey Dog Treats
The Apothecary Brothers also have some tasty recipes for dogs. Serving up this natural, honey, and peanut butter infused with CBD oil. Just a note on peanut butter, some brands contain the ingredient, xylitol. Xylitol is toxic to dogs and is usually found in sugar-free products. As long as the peanut butter is xylitol free, it’s a safe treat for canines! You can also choose to buy peanut butter specifically made for dogs.
Ingredients:
-⅔ tbsp of CBD oil
-1 cup of organic chicken broth
-1/2 cup of Xylitol-free peanut butter
-1 cup of organic oats
-1/4 cup of organic honey
-2 cups of non-grain flour
Instructions:
-Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
-Stir CBD oil, peanut butter, honey, and chicken broth in a bowl.
-In another bowl, mix the flour and oats.
-Combine flour and oats with the CBD oil, peanut butter, honey, and chicken broth.
-Roll out dough with a rolling pin and cut out shapes with cookie cutters.
-Place treats onto a greased baking sheet and bake for sixteen minutes.
-Let treats cool before serving!
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- Cannabidiol Infused Chicken and Broccoli Cat Treats
This organic recipe is packed full of nutrients! It calls for fresh, organic chicken, and vegetables like broccoli and carrots. The prep is a bit extensive, but that doesn’t mean you should shy away from trying it out. Your cat might just thank you for it!
Ingredients:
-1/2 a dropper of CBD oil
-¼ a cup of cool, filtered water
-1 egg
-1 cup of organic, shredded chicken
-1 cup of broccoli florets
-½ a cup of grated carrots
-2 cups of non-grain flour
Instructions:
-Mix CBD oil, egg, water, in a large bowl. Add the broccoli, carrots, chicken, and flour.
-Roll the dough into three separate 1 ½ inch mounds. Wrap one of the mounds with foil and refrigerate for three hours. Store excess dough in the freezer for later use.
-Preheat your oven to about 300 degrees, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
-Take the dough out of the refrigerator and divide it into ¼ inch balls.
-Bake for twenty minutes, or until golden.
-Let treats cool before serving!
Simple Calming Dog Treats
This simple recipe from the Dog Food Guru is CBD free. Calling for chamomile tea, honey, strawberries, and yogurt to help target inflammation, digestion, anxiety, and insomnia in your pup. When purchasing strawberries and yogurt for your pet, it’s best to go organic. Strawberries are doused with harmful pesticides, so buying organic is recommended. Meanwhile, yogurt may contain xylitol.
Ingredients:
-Organic, chamomile tea (1 bag)
-1.5 cups of non-grain flour
-⅓ a cup of plain yogurt
– 4 tablespoons of salt-free sunflower seeds
– ⅓ a cup of organic strawberries
– 1 tablespoon of organic honey
Instructions:
-Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
-In a large bowl, combine the flour and sunflower seeds.
-Add chamomile tea herbs to the flour mixture. Add the strawberries, yogurt, and honey.
-Knead the dough into a ball.
-On a flour-dusted surface, roll out the dough with a rolling pin.
-Cut out shapes with cookie cutters.
– Place shapes on a lightly greased baking sheet.
-Bake for three minutes.
-Let treats cool!
All these treats are delicious, and since they’re made from natural, organic ingredients, your four-legged pals can thoroughly enjoy them and say goodbye to anxiety. They won’t be able to keep their paws off you!
