Homemade frozen dog treats are a healthy and safe way to cool your dog off during the summer. My homemade dog treats are some of my most popular recipes so I wanted to share with you all my pup's favorite cold dog treats.

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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 a great way to add extra nutrition and hydration into your dog's diet in the summer.
Best Frozen Treat Ingredients
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.
- Dog Safe Fruits- Watermelon, Blueberries, Strawberries, Cherries (in moderation), Blackberries, Apples, Pineapple, Bananas, Mangos, and Cranberries.
- Dog Safe Vegetables- Carrots, Tomatoes (in moderation), Peas, Broccoli, Sweet potatoes, Celery, Pumpkin, Spinach, Kale, Herbs like parsley and mint.
- Other Dog Safe Foods- 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.
Top Tip
Like humans, some dogs are lactose intolerant. Obviously, don't pick a recipe that contains dairy if it makes your dog's stomach upset.
Now bring on the pupsicles!
Frozen Dog Treat Ideas











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!
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.


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