DIY Frozen Treats: Refreshing Summer Snacks for Your Dog

One of the best ways to beat the heat and keep our furry friends refreshed is by treating them to delicious frozen delights! DIY frozen treats are not only simple to make but also allow you to customize flavors and ingredients to suit your pet's preferences and dietary needs. Whether you have a canine companion who loves peanut butter or a feline friend with a taste for fish, these homemade treats are sure to make tails wag and purrs resonate.

1. Pumpkin Peanut Butter Pupsicles (Dog Only)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup Dilly's Poochie Peanut Butter
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon honey (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, Poochie Butter Peanut Butter, Greek yogurt, and honey until well combined.
2. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds or ice cube trays.
3. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until solid.
4. Serve these refreshing pupsicles to your dog on a hot summer day.

2. Bone Broth Frozen Treats (Dog Only)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Open Farm Bone Broth (any flavor)
• 1/2 cup diced cooked chicken or beef
• 1/4 cup cooked diced carrots

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine Open Farm Bone Broth, diced chicken or beef, and diced carrots.
2. Pour the mixture into silicone molds or ice cube trays.
3. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until solid.
4. Offer these nutritious and hydrating frozen treats to your dog.

3. Peanut Butter Banana Bites (Dog Only)

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana
• 1/2 cup Dilly's Poochie Peanut Butter
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt

Instructions:

1. In a blender, blend the banana, Poochie Butter Peanut Butter, and Greek yogurt until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into silicone molds or ice cube trays.
3. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until solid.
4. Serve these tasty frozen bites to your dog.

4. Salmon and Pumpkin Freezies (Cats and Dogs)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cooked salmon, flaked
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine the flaked salmon, pureed pumpkin, and water. Blend until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into ice cube trays or silicone molds.
3. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until solid.
4. Serve these nutritious and tasty salmon and pumpkin freezies to your cat.

5. Fish and Catnip Treats (Cats and Dogs)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cooked, flaked fish (e.g., cod or salmon, without any added salt or seasonings)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon catnip

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine the cooked fish, water, and catnip. Blend until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into ice cube trays or silicone molds.
3. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until solid.
4. Serve these refreshing fish and catnip ice treats to your cat.

With these simple and nutritious DIY frozen treats, you can turn any hot summer day into a delightful indulgence for your beloved pets. Experiment with different flavors and ingredients to discover what your pet loves most, and enjoy the joyous moments of sharing these homemade goodies together. As you and your furry companions bask in the summer sun, remember that a little effort in the kitchen can go a long way in keeping your pets happy, healthy, and cool all season long!