DIY Cool Ice Treat For Dogs

We are entering the "Dog Days" of summer where it is hot, humid, and uncomfortable for more hours of the day.  We know that we need to keep hydrated and I suggest for humans that you add these herbs to your water to increase hydration and fight dehydration: Lemongrass, fennel, chamomile and mint. Hibiscus and rose added to water or drunk as a tea will help you stay calm and relax you so that the body does not overreact in the heat.

It is kinda hard to get our pups to drink tea, so instead you can create an ice block that they can chew on and lick to keep hydrated and cool down.

Making an Ice Treat for Dogs

There are dog ice treat kits you can buy and create for your dog, but it's easy to do it yourself with an ice cream pail, some water, and dog toys. Here’s how…

Step 1

Fill an ice cream pail 1/3 full with water and place a couple dog toys in it. Freeze. You can also add pieces of fake or real bacon and carrots which can be easily frozen to the mix of treats.

Step 2

Fill with more water until 2/3 full, add a few treats–freeze. 

Step 3

Repeat one more layer like this until you have filled the ice cream pail.

Step 4

Once everything’s fully frozen, set the pail in a sink full of warm water until you can pop out the big ice block filled with dog treats.

Step 5

Set the dog treat-filled ice block out in the yard, and let your dog have at it.

NOTE:

Your puppy might not have a clue what this is all about until you make him one a time or two. As the block melts down and reveals his toys and treats, make sure you spend time acquainting him with it. Once he gets the idea, he’ll be all over it and happily lick away at the ice to get at the treats.