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3 Healthy Frozen Dog Treats to Keep Your Pup Cool This Summer 🐶❄️☀️

When temperatures rise, it’s not just us humans who need to stay cool—our furry friends feel the heat too! Whether you're heading to the park, lounging in the backyard, or just trying to beat the summer sun, these three healthy frozen dog treats will help your pup stay refreshed, hydrated, and tail-waggingly happy.

1. Frozen Peanut Butter Banana Bites

Why dogs love it: It’s a creamy, dreamy mix of dog-safe peanut butter and sweet banana—a flavor combo most pups go wild for!

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana

• 2 tablespoons dog-safe peanut butter (no xylitol!)

• 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt (optional for extra creaminess)

Instructions:

1. Mash the banana in a bowl.

2. Mix in the peanut butter and yogurt until smooth.

3. Spoon the mixture into silicone molds or an ice cube tray.

4. Freeze for 3–4 hours or until solid.

🦴 Pro tip: Add a small dog treat or a slice of banana to each mold before freezing for a little surprise!

2. Berry Bone Broth Pops

Why dogs love it: It’s packed with antioxidants from the berries and rich in nutrients from the bone broth—a double health boost!

Ingredients:

• ½ cup blueberries or strawberries (chopped)

• 1 cup low-sodium, dog-safe bone broth

Instructions:

1. Place berries in the bottom of each mold or tray compartment.

2. Pour bone broth over the berries.

3. Freeze for 2–3 hours.

💡 Health bonus: Bone broth supports joint health and gut health—perfect for active summer pups!

3. Watermelon Mint Ice Licks

Why dogs love it: This one’s ultra-refreshing with a naturally sweet taste and a hint of minty coolness.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup seedless watermelon, blended

• 2–3 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped (optional and safe in small amounts)

Instructions:

1. Blend the watermelon until smooth.

2. Stir in chopped mint.

3. Pour into molds or ice cube trays.

4. Freeze for at least 4 hours.

🍉 Cool tip: Use a popsicle stick (or a dog-safe chew stick) as a handle for bigger pups to lick!

Final Tips for Safe Treating:

• Always supervise your dog while enjoying frozen treats.

• Use only ingredients safe for dogs (avoid grapes, chocolate, xylitol, and artificial sweeteners).

• Start with small portions to see how your pup handles new treats.

These frozen delights aren’t just fun—they’re a great way to hydrate, nourish, and spoil your dog while keeping summer cool. Try all three and see which one gets the biggest tail wag!