Doggy Ice Cream
To make ice cream for your pooch, start by mixing plain yogurt with ripe bananas, natural peanut butter, pureed pumpkin, or sodium-free broth.
Cheeseburger Snaps
Cook some plain ground hamburger or turkey. Once it’s cooked, add some water to thin it out. You can also add bacon bits, cheese, or egg.
PB/Banana Yums
Mix natural peanut butter with some ripe bananas, then divide into small parts and freeze.
Chicken Bites
Get some shredded chicken, and pour some sodium-free chicken broth over it. You can add dog-safe veggies, like carrots and peas.
Pupsicles
Put chew sticks or doggy treats into small paper cups. Then, pour sodium-free beef broth into them, and freeze.
Apple Snacks
Pour sodium-free chicken broth over apple slices. (Tip: make sure there are no seeds attached.) You can also add bacon bits if you like.
Tuna Bites
This one is also safe for kitties! Combine undrained tuna in water with plain yogurt and parsley.
Making Fido’s Snacks
All of the recipes above can easily be divided into small portions before freezing. You can use an ice cube tray, wax paper cups, or even get a cute pet-specific mold, like a bone. Dole out just one or two at a time on hot days for instant tail wags. You can also add different extras to suit your pet’s tastes. Some good options are bacon bits, cheese, shredded meat, eggs, doggy-safe fruits and veggies, and/or bits of kibble.
Choosing Safe Foods
When cooking for Fido, experiment a bit, and see what your canine pal likes best. Just be sure to only give your pet safe, suitable foods. Some of the things to avoid include garlic, onions, and chives; grapes, currants, and raisins; pitted fruits; avocados; meat on the bone; chocolate; caffeine; fried or fatty foods; and products containing xylitol. Ask your vet for more information.
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