Hey all! Just a quick note from me. This week is both Canada Day and the 4th of July. I tried to have treats for both, but I think where I live in the US, I found more for the 4th. So I figured you Canucks can just leave out the blue in any recipes and use a maple leaf cookie cutter where appropriate. I did try to get a few good treats in for y’all though! I hope you like!
And as a bonus, here’s a recipe for a Frozen Dog Treat with 2 ingredients!
Frozen Watermelon Dog Treats
Prep Time 10 minutes
Freeze Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: 18 treats
Ingredients:
1 cup seedless watermelon chunks
5 medium mint leaves
Equipment:
1 Silicone Dog Bone Mold you can use any silicone mold that is appropriately sized for treats.
Directions:
Add the watermelon to a blender or food processor. Tear the mint leaves each into a couple of pieces to make sure the stem fully blends, then add to the watermelon. Blend for 30-40 seconds or until it reaches a liquid consistency.
Transfer the liquid into a measuring cup with a spout. Place the silicone dog bone mold onto a cookie sheet or flat pan that fits in your freezer. Slowly pour the mixture to fill each dog bone mold.
Place mold in the freezer for 2-3 hours or until completely frozen. Then pop the treats out of the mold and let your dog enjoy one!
Notes:
I didn’t put the bone mold below onto a pan before adding the treat mixture, and it spilled everywhere! It’s much easier to move the bone pan without spilling if you slide it onto a metal pan first.
Is Watermelon Safe For Dogs?
Yes, watermelon is safe for dogs to eat and enjoy in reasonable portions as long as the rind and seeds are removed. Treats like this should be no more than 10% of your dog’s diet.
Watermelon Frozen Dog Treats Variation Ideas:
You can mix other fruits too, as long as it’s safe for dogs to enjoy. Try adding blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, cantaloupe, cucumber, or banana, which are all safe for dogs to enjoy.
Is It Ok To Give Your Dog Treats Every Day?
It can be ok to give your dog treats every day, but it depends partially on what else they are eating.
Dog treats should be about 10% of their total diet. For most dogs, that is a large biscuit, two medium biscuits, or about three to four of these smaller treats. This 10% also includes feeding your dog any table scraps, which often include foods that are more of a treat for dogs.
My father-in-law used to feed his dog all the dinner leftovers, and while it was meant with a lot of love, it wasn’t really great for the dog to be eating that much in table scraps.
How Long Will Watermelon Frozen Dog Treats Last?
Expect these treats will last about 2-3 months when stored in the freezer in an airtight freezer bag or container.
Recipe courtesy of On My Kid’s Plate.com
