Summertime is the best time to laze around and enjoy a frozen treat, and yourfurry friends will agree! The Australian summertime is a cause for concern forpet owners, with many wondering about the best way to keep their pets cool andcomfortable. Whilst some families have the room for doggie splash pools,others do not, and so sometimes it’s necessary to be a little creative.
Here are a few simple recipes to try, which will help your pooch stay cool insummer and have them licking their chops for more!
Frozen Veggie Cubes
If you struggle to get your dog to eat veggies, or even if you just want toadd some variety to their daily meals, try veggies! Carrot and pumpkin are agreat option as they are low in calories and good for their digestive health.You can either make these up as individual ice cubes and sprinkle on theirusual dinner for some fun or freeze them into a silicone muffin tray and popthem out for your pooch to lick and enjoy as a treat in between meals.
Ingredients:
Carrots and pumpkin, peel and cubed (as much or a little as you wish to makeat a time!)
Method:
- Steam the cubed pumpkin and carrot until soft
- Place in a blended and blend until smooth, or if preferred you can mash or leave in small chunks
- Pour into ice cube tray if blended smooth or add some water and spoon into a muffin tray for large iceblocks and freeze for 8 hours.
Frozen Chicken Ice blocks
There are not many dogs who will turn down a bit of chicken! Transform thispopular treat into a quick, easy, and affordable frozen delight.
Ingredients:
2 chicken breasts, diced and chopped
Water
Method:
__ Divide your chicken bits into silicone muffins trays
Pour water to fill each hole ¾ full
Freeze for 8 hours. Serve, and watch your dog lick away until they get totheir chicken treats!
Frozen Kibble Ice blocks
Simple, simple, simple!
Ingredients:
Your dogs favorite kibble (dry food biscuits)
Water
Method:
Sprinkle a few bits of the kibble into the bottoms of the silicone muffin pans
Pour water to fill each hole ¾ full
Freeze for 8 hours. Serve! For another fun variation, you can cut up theirfavorite treats like liver treats or Schmackos and sprinkle those in thebottom instead!
Remember, everything in moderation, and check with your vet first if your doghas any food allergies or special diets. The great thing about these ideas andrecipes is that they can be adapted to suit you pets needs, simply byutilizing their usual foods and making them into a fun summertime treat!
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