July is Pet Hydration Awareness month, and we’re back with a few dog treat ideas that you can make at home to keep your dog cool this summer. From quick treats to ‘soft serve puppy ice cream’, your dog will love giving these treats a try on a hot day. Always be sure to offer your dog fresh, clean water at all times as well.
Banana Bites
This is an easy & quick recipe that should freeze in a few hours (or best to let freeze overnight). Just slice a banana or two, and blend together with some creamy peanut butter (and a touch of honey if you’d like), then put the mixture in to an ice cube tray (or silicone mold) and freeze!
Puppy “Soft Serve”
Similar to the bites, this recipe calls for creamy peanut butter, bananas and low-fat plain yogurt. Blend all the ingredients together and put into a container. Freeze overnight and then use an ice cream scoop to serve your pup a sundae! (Without the hot fudge of course!)
Fruit Freeze
Adding fruit to your pets treat gives them some great vitamins & minerals they could use on these hot days. You can use berries (like strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries) or melon (like cantaloupe or honeydew – and always in moderation) alongside peanut butter and/or yogurt to freeze up a tasty cooling (& hydrating) treat for your pup.
Fill a Kong®!
Did you know you can fill your dog’s Kong with more than just peanut butter? You can use low-fat cream cheese, berries, yogurt, bananas, honey and so much more! For an even longer lasting treat, freeze the filled Kong overnight so it takes your dog longer to get the treats out. Plus, freezing the treats helps with hydration!
The ULTIMATE stuffed Kong!
Regardless of what kind of treats you choose for your dog, it’s as important as ever to make sure you keep your pet hydrated during these hot summer months. Make sure to always have fresh, clean water available for all your pets. If you think your pet is suffering from dehydration, contact your closest animal hospital immediately.
