By: Tracey Zysk – July, 2013
Holy Hot! As my Boston Terrier, Lani, was panting while trying to cool down after our walk, I gave her fresh water with ice cubes. As she was drinking from the bowl and playing with her ice cubes, I decided to look for some recipes that could make this a fun and tasty way to cool down.
I came across these great recipes on the Vegan Rottweiler forum website and would like to share with you:
1. ICY PAWS
INGREDIENTS:
2 cartons plain or vanilla yogurt (32 oz. each)
1 small can tuna in water (8oz.)
2 tsp. garlic power
24, 3 oz. plastic cups (not paper)
HOW TO MAKE:
Open yogurt, if they are full to the top use a spoon & scoop out one cup (these will be frozen as plain yogurt). Put half of the can of tuna in each yogurt container add the garlic power (1 tsp. in each) & stir thoroughly.
Use a spoon & scoop the mixture into the cups. Place on a tray & freeze overnight.
Makes about 24 treats.
2. FROZEN DOGGY YUMS
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup water
1 cube chicken or beef bouillon (dog’s favorite)
4 small pieces of chicken or beef
HOW TO MAKE:
Dissolve bouillon in water and tear meat into smaller pieces about 1/2-inch squares. Freeze for about 12 hours or until solid. Great for hot days!! My dog loves these!!!
3. FROZEN PEANUT BUTTER YOGURT TREATS
INGREDIENTS:
1-32oz. container of vanilla yogurt
1 cup of peanut butter
HOW TO MAKE:
1. Put the peanut butter in a microwave safe dish and microwave until melted.
2. Mix the yogurt and the melted peanut butter in a bowl.
3. Pour mixture into cupcake papers and freeze.
4. PUG POPS
INGREDIENTS:
1 Quart fruit juice
1 banana, mashed
1/2 cup yogurt
HOW TO MAKE:
Mix ingredients together thoroughly, and then freeze. This can be eaten by people too.
5. YOGURT PUPS
INGREDIENTS:
16 ounces plain nonfat yogurt
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
HOW TO MAKE:
Dissolve bouillon in water, Combine water and yogurt in blender and blend thoroughly, Pour into small containers for freezing, cover and freeze.
Tracey Zysk, owner of Wiggles & Jiggles Pet Care in North Andover MA is a local pet care professional. She has been featured on local radio, TV and newspapers educating the general public on animal care and animal health & wellness. Tracey is a proud supporter of Police, Fire & Military K9 units. Tracey may be reached at wigglewalk@comcast.net. Become a fan on Facebook at Wiggles & Jiggles Pet Care.