How to make dog ice cream

When the sun's out, many dogs are more than happy to find a shady spot and take it easy. But if you'd like to help your furry pal cool down, a homemade frozen treat can go down a storm.

While you shouldn't share your own ice cream with your canine companion, there are plenty of dog-friendly frozen treats you can make at home using simple ingredients.

From fruity pup-sicles to savoury frozen treats, here are a few easy recipes to try this summer.

How to make dog ice cream

Making dog ice cream at home is simple. All you'll need is a blender, some moulds or an ice cube tray, and a few dog-friendly ingredients.

Instructions

1. Put your ingredients in a blender and mix until combined.
2. Spoon the mixture into moulds or an ice cube tray.
3. Freeze for 30 minutes, then push a longer dog biscuit halfway into each mould to create a handle.
4. Return to the freezer until completely frozen.
5. Serve once solid. We suggest enjoying these treats outdoors to help keep the mess to a minimum.
6. Store any extras in a freezer-safe container or bag.

What type of ice cream can you make?

1. Strawberry and Banana Pup-sicles

Prep time: 5 mins | Freeze time: 6 hours | Servings: 4 pup-sicles

A fruity favourite that's quick to make and perfect for warm days.

What you'll need:

• 128g frozen banana slices
• 128g frozen strawberry slices
• 2 tablespoons Greek yoghurt or water
• 4 longer dog biscuits

Follow the instructions above and serve once frozen.

2. Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Prep time: 5 mins | Freeze time: 3–5 hours | Servings: 8–16 scoops

Peanut butter and yoghurt make a simple frozen treat many dogs will happily tuck into.

What you'll need:

• 1 tablespoon smooth dog-safe peanut butter (always check it doesn't contain xylitol, which is toxic to dogs)
• 227g plain yoghurt
• Loaf tin or ice cream container
• Optional: crushed pieces of your dog's favourite treat

Mix, freeze and serve once firm.

3. Chicken Pup-sicle

Prep time: 5 mins | Freeze time: 4–6 hours | Servings: 4 pup-sicles

That's right – frozen treats don't have to be sweet.

What you'll need:

• 237ml low-salt chicken stock
• 118ml water
• 50g finely chopped chicken
• 4 longer dog biscuits or carrot sticks

For a chunkier texture, mix the ingredients by hand instead of blending. Freeze until solid before serving.

4. Blueberry Lolly

Prep time: 5 mins | Freeze time: 4–6 hours | Servings: 2 lollies

Small but mighty, blueberries make a great addition to homemade frozen treats.

What you'll need:

• 64g blueberries
• 64g plain yoghurt or water
• 2 longer dog biscuits

Follow the instructions above and serve once frozen.

5. Apple and Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Prep time: 5 mins | Freeze time: 3–5 hours | Servings: 4 pup-sicles

A creamy frozen treat packed with dog-friendly flavours.

What you'll need:

• 227g plain yoghurt
• 113g apple purée
• 1 tablespoon dog-safe peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Loaf tin or ice cream container

You can blend the ingredients together or simply mix them in a bowl before freezing.

A cool treat for warm days

A homemade frozen treat can be a lovely way to help your dog cool down when the weather warms up. Just remember that treats should only make up a small part of a healthy, balanced diet, and always supervise your dog when they're enjoying frozen snacks.

And don't forget, if you have concerns about your dog's digestion, please talk to your vet.

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