Keep your pup cool this summer with Canine Partners’ delicious, dog-friendly ice-lolly recipe they’ll love and that you can make at home!
Refreshing and tasty, this delicious summer treat is easy to prepare and kind on your dog’s taste buds… you have been warned, however, this falvoursome, chilled snack is likely to have your four-legged friend wanting more!
Here’s what you need and how to create them.
Ingredients:
- Around 1L of low-salt vegetable stock.
- ½ a large courgette (grated).
- 1 apple (grated).
- 1 sweet orange pepper (finely chopped).
How to make it:
- Mix all the ingredients together and pour into your lolly moulds.
- Add a lolly stick if you’d like to hold it while your dog enjoys their treat, or leave the stick out for easy, supervised free feeding.
- Freeze for 4–6 hours, depending on the size of your moulds.
- For dental safety, allow the lolly to soften slightly before giving it to your dog rather than serving it rock hard.
Fancy a different flavour?
Swap the vegetable stock for water mixed with tinned tuna or add some chopped cooked chicken for an extra tasty treat!
Dietary requirements
As always, introduce new foods gradually and make sure all ingredients are suitable for your dog’s individual dietary needs.
General summer wellbeing top tips for your dogs
Beautiful summer weather can be enjoyable, but dogs can’t regulate their temperature as effectively as humans can, making it a difficult time of year for them. Here’s some additional top tips to keep your furry companions safe and cool.
- Go for walks early in the morning or later in the evening.
- Keep an eye on the weather forecast and hourly temperatures before going for a walk.
- Avoid intense exercise, such as running or playing with other dogs.
- Always carry fresh water for your dog with a travel bottle or bowl.
- Avoid traveling long distances during hot weather.
- Exercise your dog in shady, grassed areas – tarmac, concrete, astro turf, and sand can all heat up to extreme temperatures which can burn your dog’s paws.
- Never leave your dog in a car! Never leave your dog in a car or caravan during warm weather, even in the shade or with the windows down. The temperature inside a car can climb incredibly quickly. Spending any length of time in a hot car can be fatal for your dog.
- Don’t use a cool coat: There is conflicting information online about using cool coats, but Canine Partners’ wellbeing experts advise owners not to use cool coats, as they can actually increase your dog’s body temperature.
