Enjoy the joyful simplicity of dogs catching treats while Washington bickers over politics and tragedies unfold around them.
Create an easy dog treat using any dog-safe liquid such as juice or yogurt, such as freezing blueberries or pieces of freeze-dried liver in an ice cube tray before filling and freezing the treat. For added fun, add in special touches by freezing treats in the center such as freeze dried liver.
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Salmon Crunchies
Salmon Crunchies offer your dog a tasty reward that provides protein as well as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids to support healthy skin and coat. They make a wonderful treat!
Utilize a blender to combine canned salmon, whole wheat flour, beaten egg and honey into an easily moldable dough. Cut out using cookie cutters before baking for a nutritious treat that can be used during training or to top small breed kibble.
Create dog-safe popsicles by filling ice cube trays with meat-flavored liquid, such as cooked liver or no-sodium chicken broth, then placing a freeze-dried liver piece or fruit treat inside each cube when frozen. When your pup licks or chews at their ice treat they will discover something delicious hidden within!
Peanut Butter Bites
Feeding homemade peanut butter treats is an easy and thoughtful way to show your pup some love, while also helping control how much salt and sugar he consumes. Look for unsalted or dog-specific varieties without additives and preservatives found in commercial varieties.
This recipe for healthy dog treats features an easy combination of nutritious whole ingredients to create something your pup is sure to savor. Simply mix ripe banana, peanut butter, old-fashioned oats and freeze-dried strawberries together until a tasty treat emerges – roll into bite-sized balls or use cookie cutters as needed for shaping!
This cool summertime treat is an enjoyable way to show your furry friend some extra love this season. Fill ice cube or candy molds with the mixture, place in the freezer to set, or pour it directly onto a hollow rubber toy for your pup to play with inside their freezer.
Frozen Fruit Smoothie on a Stick
Use a smoothie maker to combine yogurt, fruits and water (or milk or juice) for an enjoyable treat! Add unique twists like bacon bits for extra savory goodness, strawberries and blueberries for patriotic celebrations or pumpkin puree for added nutrition!
Any flavor combination will likely please your pup, but for best results include low-cal fruit choices like bananas or strawberries as well as nutritious ingredients like spinach or avocado. When using watermelons or cantaloupe as ingredients, remember to remove their rinds first.
Any delicious liquid can be turned into a frozen treat. For something meat-related, mix beef or chicken liver with water or low-sodium chicken broth before freezing; when hot weather strikes simply grab one from your freezer!
Yogurt Bites
If your dog craves ice cream, this frozen treat will satisfy their cravings without providing too much extra sugar that could potentially harm their health.
Simple homemade treats made for your pup are easy and quick to create! Made with healthy ingredients that your dog will adore. Plain yogurt provides calcium and protein while bananas act as natural sweeteners with a low glycemic index score. Plus, pumpkin puree helps support their digestive systems!
Peanut butter should always be selected without salt and sugar in order to prevent exposure to xylitol, an artificial sweetener which may be toxic for dogs. Milkbone sticks make great summer treats as they make for easy handling by your pup while enjoying tasty treats without making a mess on the floor!
Holiday Popsicle
Frozen treats are a wonderful way to keep dogs cool during the heat of summer. Pair your dog’s favorite flavors with enrichment toys for maximum joy!
Pineapple and coconut make for an irresistibly flavorful combination that your dog is sure to love! Sweetened with Blackstrap Molasses – which contains tons of potassium and minerals – this pupsicle will have them licking their lips!
Make a frozen variation of an iconic treat, beloved for over 116 years! Liver Popsicles can be prepared using cooked liver, low-sodium chicken broth and water. Simply blend all the ingredients, pour into molds and freeze. For an extra festive touch, drop one or more Just Food for Dogs peanut butter treats into each mold before freezing – these festive treats will have both you and your pup feeling festive!
