Two flavours your dog will go wild for — Banana Peanut Butter Pup Scoop and Watermelon Blueberry Sorbet. Whole food ingredients, no nasties, safe for dogs of all sizes. Make a batch while you're making your own summer treats.
Frozen treats help dogs regulate body temperature on hot days — especially flat-faced breeds and thick-coated dogs who overheat faster
Licking and working at a frozen treat provides 15–20 minutes of focused mental activity. Great for anxious dogs or dogs who need to slow down
Plain yogurt or kefir adds live Lactobacillus cultures — the bacteria that support gut health and GABA production. Even in frozen form they survive
Blueberries and banana both provide polyphenols and antioxidants — the same compounds that support brain health and reduce inflammation
Watermelon is 92% water — one of the best natural hydration boosters for dogs who don't drink enough, especially in summer
Making treats for your dog is one of the simplest ways to spend time together. Make a batch while you're in the kitchen and serve it on a hot afternoon
Creamy, rich and naturally sweet — the crowd pleaser
Light, refreshing, bright pink — the summer one
3 ingredients. Blender. Done. The one every dog loves.
| Ingredient | Amount | Why It's in Here |
|---|---|---|
| Ripe banana (the spottier the better) | 2 medium | Natural sweetness, potassium, resistant starch |
| Peanut butter (xylitol-free, unsalted) | 2 tbsp | Protein, healthy fats, palatability |
| Plain full-fat yogurt or kefir | 4 tbsp | Creaminess, probiotics, calcium |
The riper, the better — speckled bananas are sweeter and blend smoother. No added sweetener needed if the bananas are properly ripe.
Add banana, peanut butter and yogurt to a blender. Blend on high for 30–45 seconds until completely smooth. Taste — it should be sweet, creamy and slightly peanut-buttery. No adjustment needed.
💡 Make your own popsicle batch first with honey + vanilla, pour into your moulds, then use the same blender (rinsed) for the dog batch.Use silicone moulds for easy release — popsicle moulds, round cake moulds, or simple ice cube trays all work. For a more dramatic serve, use a silicone cupcake mould and scoop out like real ice cream.
Overnight is best. Pop out of moulds and serve directly — no thawing needed. Keeps in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
🐾 Serve on a lick mat or in a bowl — the licking action slows them down and extends the enrichment.92% water, bright pink, naturally sweet — the summer treat.
| Ingredient | Amount | Why It's in Here |
|---|---|---|
| Seedless watermelon flesh (no rind, no seeds) | 2 cups (~300g) | Hydration (92% water), lycopene, vitamins A & C |
| Blueberries (fresh or frozen) | ½ cup | Polyphenols, antioxidants, colour |
| Plain full-fat yogurt | 2 tbsp | Probiotics, creaminess, prevents it freezing rock solid |
Cut the flesh away from the rind completely. Remove every seed you can find — even seedless varieties sometimes have small white seeds. The rind and seeds must not go in.
⚠️ This step matters. Take your time with the seeds.Add watermelon, blueberries and yogurt to a blender. Blend until smooth — the mixture will be a vivid pink-purple. It's much more liquid than the banana version, which is normal.
This one works especially well in flat ice cube trays or popsicle moulds. Because watermelon is mostly water it sets firmer than the banana version — more like a sorbet than ice cream. Freeze for a minimum of 4 hours.
Let sit for 2–3 minutes before serving to take the sharp edge off the cold. Especially good for dogs who've been outside in the heat, or as a post-walk cool-down treat.
💡 Make both batches in one session — keeps 3 months frozen and you'll have a whole summer supply.| Dog Size | Weight | Per Serving (treat) | How Often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | Under 10kg | 1–2 ice cubes or 1 small popsicle | 2–3x per week max |
| Medium | 10–25kg | 3–4 ice cubes or 1 large popsicle | 2–3x per week max |
| Large | 25–40kg | ½ cup / 2 large popsicles | 2–3x per week max |
| Giant | 40kg+ | Up to 1 cup | 2–3x per week max |
Frozen treats should make up no more than 10% of your dog's total daily calorie intake. They're enrichment, not nutrition. If your dog has pancreatitis or is very overweight, check with your vet before adding peanut butter — it's calorie-dense. For dogs on a calorie budget, the Watermelon Blueberry Sorbet is the lighter choice by far.
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