These tasty Homemade Dog Pill Pocket Treats are super easy to make with only 3 ingredients. They take only minutes to make, NO BAKING required, and are super inexpensive! Most importantly, dogs LOVE them which makes them woof that pill on down!
Giving dogs medication is sometimes not an easy chore!
I have two dogs on daily medication and of course, they all need medication at some point in their lives.
You can try and disguise that pill in the best of treats only for them to eat the treat and spit it back out.
I have also tried the store-bought pill pockets only for them to give me the side-eye like you are not fooling me!
Of course, most dogs love delicious treats such as those from PetLab Co. but they seem to instantly know when you try to disguise pills in even their favorite snacks and treats!
For some of my pack, I went so far as to give up on trying to place it in a treat and when it didn’t work, I gave up and went straight for placing it in their throat.
So, I put on my thinking cap and came up with the idea of a homemade pill picket that they would love and WANT to scarf up! In other words, irresistible!
The whole pack LOVES these dog pill pockets and when pill time comes, they no longer fight with me about taking their medications!
These tasty homemade pill pockets are different from store-bought commercial pill pockets as they are soft and chewy, a healthy treat, and feature the deliciousness of their beloved peanut butter!
This makes these easy pill pockets a cost-effective way to give your dog its medications!
Easy – No Bake – 3 Ingredient Recipe!
Making a batch of pill pockets is not only easy with NO BAKING required, but you can also make them for little to nothing compared to expensive store-bought ones!
Giving your dog medication is so easy with these tasty pill pockets that use peanut butter and oats. You will wonder why you have never thought of this easy recipe before!
Your furry friends will simply woof them down so fast they don’t have time to wonder if there was anything in there 🙂
So, if you love EASY recipes and your pup needs a little incentive to take his medication, you simply have to try these easy doggie pill pockets for your best friend!
From Pill Pocket to Homemade Dog Treats
Who says you have to use this specifically for giving your pups medication? These easy-to-make tasty peanut butter balls are woofalicious as homemade treats for your pup too!
When using as regular dog treats you could even add a little sweet potato to up the delicious flavors!
Want another easy DIY pill pocket recipe?
Check out our Soft & Fruity Dog Treats with Apples and Cranberries! They are also NO-BAKE!
Homemade Dog Pill Pocket Treats with Peanut Butter and Oats
Ingredients needed:
1 T Water
1 T Natural peanut butter
3 T oats
Items Used:
Mixing bowl
Blender or food processor
A meat thermometer, or something similar, to create a hole
How to make these Homemade DIY Pill Pockets:
Add quick oats into a blender or food processor and pulse until flour consistency.
In a mixing bowl, combine the water, peanut butter, and oat flour together.
Remove a spoon full of dough and shape it into balls.
Use a meat thermometer or something similar to create a hole.
Your pill pockets are ready to use!
Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
To serve with medication, simply push a pill into the hole and shape around the pill.
Tips:
If too thin, you can add more oats to get the correct consistency. They do not have to be processed into a powder.
Make sure you are using natural peanut butter or peanut butter with NO XYLITOL!
FAQ
Natural peanut butter is healthier than regular or processed peanut butter because it does not contain any added sugars or oils. Natural peanut butter is also made with pure peanuts, so it contains more protein, vitamins, and minerals. It also has a nuttier flavor and a much better texture.
Store them in an air-tight container in the fridge. You can also make them ahead and freeze them on a baking sheet. Then, place the pill pockets in an airtight container or freezer bag and keep them frozen for up to 3 months. To use, simply thaw on the countertop.
Creamy peanut butter works best but crunchy also works. Just make sure it is natural and has no Xylitol.
It is not recommended to crush pills for your pets. During the mashing process, certain medications may experience a loss of effectiveness or alteration of their active ingredients. Furthermore, certain medications are formulated to gradually release the active ingredients into the body.
I use minute or instant oats to make these pill pockets. They are fine for dogs to eat just as they are – without cooking them.
Using oats ground into a flour consistency is a healthier choice. Oat flour is higher in fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals such as iron, magnesium, and zinc. Additionally, oat flour has a lower glycemic index than all-purpose flour, which measures how quickly a food raises blood sugar levels.
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Homemade Dog Pill Pocket Treats
These tasty Homemade Dog Pill Pocket Treats are super easy to make with only 3 simple ingredients. They take only minutes to make, NO BAKING required, and are super inexpensive! Most importantly, dogs LOVE them which makes them woof that pill on down!
Ingredients
- 1 T Water
- 1 T Natural peanut butter
- 3 T oats
Items Used:
- Mixing bowl
- Blender or food processor
- A meat thermometer, or something similar, to create a hole
Instructions
- Add quick oats into a blender or food processor and pulse until flour consistency.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the water, peanut butter, and oat flour together.
- Remove a spoon full of dough and shape it into balls.
- Use a meat thermometer or something similar to create a hole.
- Your pill pocket is ready!
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
- To serve with medication, simply push a pill into the hole and shape around the pill.
Notes
If too thin, you can add more oats to get the correct consistency. They do not have to be processed into a powder.
Make sure you are using natural peanut butter or peanut butter with NO XYLITOL!
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Antoinette M
Sunday 15th of May 2022
I need a recipe like this for my cat!
Jeanna Massman
Saturday 14th of May 2022
This is a great idea. I’ll pass this information on to my niece!
Blake Marchand
Tuesday 29th of March 2022
dog treats.
Debbie P
Wednesday 27th of October 2021
This is such a goo trick!
Thomas Gibson
Saturday 17th of April 2021
What a fantastic idea! Wonder if this works for humans? My grandmother has difficulty taking her pills,