Top DIY Summer Treats to Keep Your Pets Cool and Content

As the days grow warmer and longer, it’s the ideal season to enjoy outdoor adventures with our pets. But with the rise in temperature, we need to take extra steps to ensure they stay comfortable and hydrated. Whether your dog is racing around the backyard or your cat is lounging in the sun, keeping them cool is crucial to their happiness and health. At Tallowood Boarding Lodge, we know the significance of offering refreshing, pet-friendly treats that combat the summer heat. Here’s a collection of simple, nutritious, and cooling snacks your pets will adore—perfect for both at-home relaxation and their stays with us at Tallowood.

Frozen Peanut Butter & Banana Delights

Frozen Peanut Butter & Banana Delights are a quick and tasty way to pamper your pup. Bananas provide a dose of essential vitamins, and as long as the peanut butter is free from xylitol, it’s a nutritious source of protein and fats.

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana
• 2 tablespoons xylitol-free peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons plain yoghurt

Instructions:

1. Mash the banana until it’s smooth.
2. Mix in the peanut butter and yoghurt until blended.
3. Place the mixture into an ice cube tray and freeze for several hours.

Tropical Pineapple and Coconut Ice Cubes

For a tropical treat that’s safe for both cats and dogs, try these Pineapple and Coconut Ice Cubes. Packed with vitamins from pineapple and electrolytes from coconut water, these refreshing cubes offer a hydrating boost.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
• 1 cup coconut water

Instructions:

1. Blend the pineapple and coconut water until smooth.
2. Pour the mix into an ice cube tray and freeze for a few hours.

Beef Broth Ice Cubes

Ideal for dogs who prefer savoury flavours, Frozen Beef Broth Cubes are a cooling, hydrating snack perfect after active play. They offer flavour and added moisture, ideal for replenishing after a hot day.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
• 1 cup water

Instructions:

1. Combine the beef broth with water in a bowl.
2. Pour into an ice cube tray and freeze until firm.

Strawberry and Yoghurt Bites

Strawberry and Yoghurt Bites are a nutritious treat for both dogs and cats, featuring antioxidants from strawberries and probiotics from yoghurt to aid digestion.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup plain Greek yoghurt
• ½ cup diced fresh strawberries

Instructions:

1. Blend yoghurt and strawberries until smooth.
2. Spoon into an ice cube tray or small moulds and freeze.

Pumpkin and Coconut Milk Freezies

If your pet enjoys pumpkin’s natural sweetness, Pumpkin & Coconut Milk Freezies are a fantastic choice. Pumpkin supports digestion, and coconut milk adds hydration along with key nutrients.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened canned pumpkin
• 1 cup coconut milk

Instructions:

1. Blend pumpkin and coconut milk together until smooth.
2. Pour into an ice cube tray and freeze.

Cat-Friendly Tuna and Catnip Pops

Cats will delight in these cooling Tuna and Catnip Pops. With the enticing taste of tuna and a hint of catnip, these treats provide refreshment and enjoyment.

Ingredients:

• 1 can of tuna in water
• A pinch of dried catnip

Instructions:

1. Blend the tuna and catnip until smooth.
2. Place in an ice cube tray and freeze.

Apple and Peanut Butter Frozen Sandwiches

A refreshing snack, Apple and Peanut Butter Frozen Sandwiches offer a mix of hydration and nutrition for dogs. Apples add vitamins, while xylitol-free peanut butter supplies protein.

Ingredients:

• 2 apples, cored and sliced into rings
• Xylitol-free peanut butter

Instructions:

1. Spread a layer of peanut butter between two apple slices to form a “sandwich.”
2. Arrange on a baking sheet and freeze.

Keeping Cool at Tallowood Boarding Lodge

These DIY treats are fantastic for home, but when your pet stays with us for doggy day care or boarding at Tallowood Boarding Lodge, we ensure they’re just as comfortable and cool. We understand that warm weather calls for extra care, so our facilities are designed to keep your pet relaxed and refreshed with plenty of love, attention, and treats to suit their needs.

Plan your pet’s dog boarding or cat boarding stay with us at Tallowood Boarding Lodge, where we promise they’ll be safe, cool, and entertained. With dedicated staff and comfortable pet accommodations, we ensure your furry friend feels at home, even on the hottest days of summer.