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    Home » Homemade Dog Treats

    Published: May 8, 2020 · Modified: Jun 1, 2020 by Jen Wooster

    10 Best Frozen Dog Treat Recipes

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    Homemade frozen dog treats are a healthy and safe way to cool your dog off during the summer. Our DIY dog treats are some of our most popular recipes so we rounded up the 10 best frozen dog treat recipes that are simple to make and proven popular with the pups.

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    For those of us that have dogs that come running when they hear the ice maker it is no surprise that dogs love to chomp on frozen treats. Especially during the summer. Frozen treats are great way to add extra nutrition and hydration into your dog's healthy diet. Treats should not make up more than 5-10% of your dogs daily calories.

    But what should those treats be made of?

    Best Foods for Frozen Treats

    It can be hard to know what ingredients make for a healthy versus a harmful treat. Here is a quick list of some of the best whole foods for your dog.

    • Fruits
      • Watermelon
      • Blueberries
      • Strawberries
      • Cherries (in moderation)
      • Blackberries
      • Apples
      • Pineapple
      • Bananas
      • Mangos
      • Cranberries
    • Vegetables
      • Carrots
      • Tomatoes (in moderation)
      • Peas
      • Broccoli
      • Sweet potatoes
      • Celery
      • Pumpkin
      • Spinach
      • Kale
      • Herbs like parsley and mint
    • Other
      • Plain Greek yogurt
      • Unprocessed cooked meats like chicken or tuna
      • Peanut butter
      • Cheese
      • Oats
      • Coconut

    Sugar and sugar substitutes like Xylitol should never be given to your pup. Which is why we love this collection of frozen treats you can make from home from gluten-free whole food ingredients.

    We should note that, like humans, some dogs are lactose intolerant. Obviously, don't pick a recipe that contains dairy if it makes your dog's stomach upset.

    Equipment Needed to Make Pupsicles

    No fancy equipment is needed to make these DIY frosty paw treats. You can use a standard cube tray for all of them. If you want to go for maximum cuteness a dog-inspired ice cube tray or a popsicle mold will only set you back a few bucks.

    Now bring on the pupsicles!

    Healthy Recipes

    DIY Watermelon Carrot Pupsicles

    Easy DIY frozen dog treat with just two ingredients. Call it a popsicle or a pupsicle, just make this healthy treat for your dog!
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    Blueberry Frozen Dog Treats

    Simple 3-ingredient frozen yogurt dog treats your pup will love.
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    Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream for Dogs

    Another simple 3 ingredient puppy treat guaranteed to cool your dog off.
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    Frozen Pina Colada Dog Treats

    Did you think you were the only one into poolside mocktails? These dog-safe treats are pooch perfect.
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    Chicken & Yogurt Frozen Dog Candies

    Use up leftover chicken and show your dog how much you love them.
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    Berry Dog Popsicles

    Another puppy popsicle recipe, this time with its own handle!
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    Easy No-Bake Frozen Strawberry Banana Dog Treats

    Like a nutrient-packed smoothie, these super cute treats are paw-fect.
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    Frozen Pizza Treats for Dogs

    Throw a frozen pizza paw-ty for your dog!
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    Frozen Pizza Treats for Dogs

    Golden Vegetable Frosty Paws with Tasty Meaty Middles

    Get your dog to fall in love with vegetables! Quick and easy dog treat recipe packed with a secret chicken center.
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    Golden Vegetable Frosty Paws with Tasty Meaty Middles

    Be sure to let us know in the comments which recipe is your favorite. And as always, thank you to the other dog lovers who let me share these recipes with you!

    If you enjoyed this recipe, please leave us a rating or a comment. It helps other wonderful people connect with our food.

    References

    • American Kennel Club
    • PetWebMD
    • Healthline

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    1. Tamara says

      December 19, 2020 at 10:38 am

      Hello, I have a question about the frozen treats. Do you directly give it to the dog when you take it out of the freezer? I have read that some dogs may get trouble with their stomac when they eat very cold things...

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      • Going Bananas says

        February 04, 2021 at 2:04 pm

        On hot days, 90 degrees or more, giving them to your dog directly out the freezer would be okay!

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