Ready to Spread the Love with Some Homemade Pet Treats?

Let’s be honest, peanut butter isn’t just a human obsession. Our pets love it just as much as we do! Not only is peanut butter a delicious treat, but it can also offer great nutritional benefits (in moderation). Just make sure to use pet-safe peanut butter without harmful ingredients such as xylitol.

We’ve put together four easy, tasty recipes for homemade pet treats that will make your pets sit, stay and beg for more.

PS: We recommend Vondi’s Peanut Butter. No preservatives, no nonsense. Just a delicious, nutritious treat they’ll love!

 

Doggy Doughnuts

Because your pet deserves more than just biscuits! These doughnuts are paw-sitively great for rewarding good boys and girls.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of flour
  • 1 cup of oats
  • 1/3 cup of coconut oil
  • ½ cup of pet-friendly peanut butter
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup of plain yoghurt
  • ¼ cup of bacon bits

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 190°C and grease a doughnut pan.

2. In a bowl, mix all ingredients (except bacon and yoghurt) until a dough forms.

3. Press the dough into the pan and bake for 14 minutes or until golden brown.

4. Let the doughnuts cool, then spread plain yoghurt on top and sprinkle with bacon bits for an extra crunch.

5. Watch those tails wag in excitement!

 

Pumpkin Dog Bones

These bones are packed with pumpkin goodness and will keep your dog licking his paws!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of oats
  • ⅓ cup of pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup of Vondi's Peanut Butter

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2. Use a food processor to grind the oats into a powder.

3. Mix the pumpkin puree and peanut butter into the oat powder until a sticky batter forms.

4. Flour your counter and roll out the dough.

5. Use a bone-shaped cookie cutter and place each treat on the baking tray.

6. Bake for 25 minutes or until the treats are hard.

7. Cool on a rack before letting your pup enjoy!

 

Peanut Butter Bird Treats

Tweet your bird’s taste buds with these simple treats.

Ingredients:

  • 4 slices of stale bread
  • 2 tablespoons of pet-friendly peanut butter
  • 1 cup of birdseed

Directions:

1. Use a cookie cutter to make fun shapes from the bread.

2. Spread peanut butter on each shape and sprinkle generously with birdseed.

3. Poke a small hole in each treat to hang them on a branch or feeder.

4. Watch your feathered friends enjoy every peck!

 

Rodent Nibbles

Even your small pets need a treat now and then! These frozen drops are perfect for guinea pigs, hamsters and rats.

Ingredients:

  • 1 ripe banana
  • ¼ cup of pet-friendly peanut butter
  • ¼ cup of rolled oats

Directions:

1. Mash the banana in a bowl.

2. Mix in the peanut butter and rolled oats.

3. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

4. Freeze for 30 minutes or until firm.

5. Let them thaw slightly before serving them to your little furry friends.

 

Peanut Butter: Delicious, But Know Your Pet’s Limits

While peanut butter is a treat many pets enjoy, not every pet’s tummy will agree. Always make sure you’re using vet-approved, pet-friendly peanut butter, like the one from Vondi’s. Always consult your veterinarian and monitor your pet for any adverse reactions, such as itching, digestive issues or breathing difficulties.

Happy baking, and hey, we’re never against peanut butter whisker pictures! Snap a pic and tag us - @dotsurepetsa!

 

PS: these treats are human-friendly, too 😉.