Continuing from my last post "Puppy Love", I thought I would share some recipes. Even if you do not want to switch your fur babies to home cooked meals, these recipes offer a nice treat for them that is quick and easy for you to prepare.
With it being summer, and the fact that dogs body temperature runs hotter than ours, what better way to keep them cooled off then with smoothies or pupsicles? Keep in mind, if you have just had them working out and they are panting profusely, I do not suggest giving them ice cold items. Instead, give them cool to room temperature water so you do not shock their system. Once they've cooled down enough, then you can cool them off even more with an icy cold treat :)
Banana Smoothie & Pupsicles
As a smoothie, give 1/3 cup serving at a time.
Ingredients:
8 oz. coconut water
1 frozen banana (peeled and broken into smaller pieces)
1 tsp. spirulina powder
1 Tbsp. peanut butter or sunflower butter
1 Tbsp. raw, shelled hemp seeds
Directions:
1. Place all ingredients into high speed blender in order listed.
2. Blend until smooth and no banana pieces are visible.
3. Pour into dish and serve immediately or pour into ice cube trays, cover and freeze for an icy treat later.
Watermelon Smoothie & Pupsicles
As a smoothie, give 1/3 cup serving at a time.
Ingredients:
8 oz. coconut water
1 c. previously frozen water melon pieces (smaller chunks)
1/2 c. frozen strawberries
1 Tbsp. raw, shelled hemp seeds
Directions:
1. Place all ingredients into high speed blender in order listed.
2. Blend until smooth and large pieces of fruit are visible.
3. Pour into dish and serve immediately or pour into ice cube tray, cover and freeze.
As always, if you are not sure about which foods are safe for your pets, visit PetMD or ask your vet. I hope your babies enjoy these as much as ours do. Having four pups, these treats do not last long in our house!
