November isn’t just about Thanksgiving feasts — it’s alsoPeanut Butter Lovers Month, and yes, your dog is part of that club too. For our canines, peanut butter can be very powerful — not only as a treat but as a bonding experience. Used the right way, it cancalm anxiety, add healthy fats,and turn mealtime or enrichment into amoment of joy.

❤️ Why Dogs Go Crazy for Peanut Butter

Peanut butter hits all the right notes for dogs — taste, smell, and texture.
Here’s what makes it irresistible:

  • Flavor: The roasted nuttiness and mild sweetness appeal to canine taste buds.

  • Smell: Its rich, earthy scent stimulates their strong sense of smell.

  • Texture: The sticky, slow-lick texture encourages calm behavior and focus.

  • Reward: It’s perfect for training, enrichment, or easing nervous pups through baths, grooming, or crate time.

It’s comfort food, canine-style — and it works because it’s both rewarding and enriching.

⚠️ The Peanut Butter Safety Checklist

Before you share that spoonful, check the label. Some peanut butter brands include ingredients that can harm your dog.

Safe Choices:

  • Natural or unsalted peanut butter

  • Ingredients:only peanuts (and maybe salt)

  • Organic or sugar-free options

🚫 Avoid:

  • Peanut butter withxylitol(toxic to dogs, even in tiny amounts)

  • “Sugar-free” or “light” versions — often contain artificial sweeteners

  • Flavored, chocolate, or high-salt peanut butters

💡 Quick Tip: The fewer ingredients, the better. If it lists anything you can’t pronounce, skip it.

🧈 Portion Tips — How Much Is Healthy?

Peanut butter is rich in calories, so moderation matters.

🐶Small dogs: ½ teaspoon, a few times per week

🐕Medium dogs: 1 teaspoon

🐩Large dogs: Up to 1 tablespoon

Use it sparingly — think of it as dessert, not dinner.

🍁 Fall-Themed Peanut Butter Recipes for Dogs

Bring a taste of the season to your dog’s bowl with these cozy, wholesome fall-inspired recipes. Each one is vet-friendly, easy to make, and pairs perfectly with your dog’sFreezbone toy for extra enrichment.

🎃 1. Pumpkin Peanut Butter Pops

Perfect for:Calm enrichment and cooling treat after walks

FreezSunflower - Interactive Frozen Sunflower Dog Chew

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp unsalted peanut butter

  • ¼ cup plain pumpkin puree (not pie filling)

  • 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt

  • Splash of water or broth for texture

  • Freezbone Allergy & Immune Chews

Instructions:

  1. Mix all ingredients until smooth.

  2. Spoon intoFreezSunflower or any otherFreezbone lick mat.

  3. Freeze for 2–3 hours and serve.

🧡Pro Tip: Crush oneFreezbone Allergy & Immune Chew into the mix for an immune-boosting twist — perfect for seasonal support during fall.

 

🍪 2. Oat & Peanut Butter Cookies

Perfect for:Post-play snack or festive Thanksgiving treat

FreezGingerbread - Enrichment Chew Toy

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup rolled oats

  • ¼ cup unsalted peanut butter

  • ¼ cup mashed banana or applesauce

  • 1 egg

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

  2. Mix ingredients into a dough.

  3. Roll into small balls or flatten slightly.

  4. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.

🍁 Pro Tip:Shape them using any festive mold — pumpkins, leaves, or paw prints make them extra fun!

 

🍠 3. Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Mash

Perfect for: A cozy topper or frozen filling for enrichment toys

FreezBow Dog– Holiday Lickable Enrichment Toy

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup mashed sweet potato

  • 1 tbsp unsalted peanut butter

  • 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt

Instructions:

  1. Mix all ingredients until creamy.

  2. Serve as a meal topper or fill into anyFreezbone toy.

  3. Chill or freeze for longer-lasting fun.

💛Why it works:This combo blends healthy carbs, probiotics, and protein — keeping your dog satisfied and calm.

The Freezbone Way to Treat Smart

At Freezbone, we believe every treat should do more than taste good — it should make your dog’s day better. Peanut butter does exactly that when served with care: it relaxes, rewards, and enriches.

Whether you’re baking cookies, mixing mash, or freezing a treat in your Freezbone toy, what matters most is sharing the moment.

So thisNational Peanut Butter Lovers Month, celebrate your dog’s favorite flavor the safe, healthy way — one lick at a time. 🧡