10 Summer Treats That Your Dog Will Love

Withrnthe summer heat comes the summer treats and it’s fair to say we allrnlove our favorite frozen snacks. Of course, that’s not exclusive tornjust people. Your pups love summer treats as well. In fact, theyrnmight love them even more than we do!

Whenrnindulging our four-legged best friends, we want to ensure that we dornit in a healthy and responsible way.

So,rnwithout further ado, here’s a list of ten tasty summerrndog treats forrnthe furball in your family:

1.rnIce Cream:A hot summer day wouldn’t be complete without your favorite icerncream, and the same rings true for your dog. However, you want to berncareful with the type of ice cream you allow your dog to eat. Lactosernwill give dogs an upset tummy, and ice cream with Xylitol (a commonrningredient in ice cream) can be toxic for dogs — especially smallerrnbreeds. Fortunately, there are plenty of lactose-free, dog-safernalternatives that you can find online or in your local pet store.rnSlurp away, Scruffy!

2.rnPopsicles:Speaking of frozenrndog treats for summer,rnhow about a good ole fashioned popsicle? The great thing aboutrnpopsicles is you can make them out of almost anything. You can usernpeanut butter, bananas, carrots, pumpkins, or even chicken broth.

3.rnWatermelon:Not all summerrntreats for dogs arernof the frozen variety; coldrnsummer treats for dogs arerngreat too! Specifically, watermelon. Not only is it adorable watchingrna pup woof down watermelon chunks, but the high moisture content isrnespecially refreshing. Watermelon contains all sorts of nutrientsrnthat are great for your pet. Make sure to remove the seeds beforernserving.

4.rnBBQ:Whether it is beef, chicken, or pork, your dog will be grinning fromrnear to ear as the grill master sets aside some tasty meat just forrnthem! When serving your tail-wagging buddy BBQ, make sure to leavernthe BBQ sauce off, and make sure there are no bones in the meat.

5.rnCoconut Bites:To make these, you’ll want to mix coconut oil, some fruit, and somernhoney. Once everything is mixed, throw it in the freezer, and voila!rnYou have a healthy and delicious treat. Dogs on a healthy diet ofrncoconut oil tend to get sick less often and recover more quickly whenrnthey do.

6.rnFrozen Kong:This is one of the all-time classic summerrndog treats,rneven though so many people with dogs use this year-round. Why isrnfrozen Kong so great? It keeps your dog occupied for a long time.rnFill up the inside with peanut butter, pop it in the freezer, andrnthen watch that tail wag!

7.rnThe Toy Cake:What’s better than frozenrndog treats for summer?rnHow about frozen dog treats with toys in them! To make this cake,rnyou’ll want to fill a cake tin with chicken broth and chew toys. Asrnthe cake melts (or your pup licks it up) they will uncover extrarnlayers of fun.

8.rnCarrots:There are few things in life more adorable than the crunch a carrotrnmakes when a dog bites into it. Even better, carrots are good forrnyour dog. They are great for teeth as they help to remove plaque,rnthey are loaded with vitamin A which is good for your dog’s coat,rnskin, and eye health, and they are fibrous which will help with tummyrnhealth.

9.rnGreen Beans:This is another treat that dogs seem to love and is equally as goodrnfor their health. Dogs can’t get enough of the crunch, and in thernsummer, you can make them extra crunchy by throwing them in thernfreezer. It’s a great way to keep your canine cool while keepingrntheir gut healthy.

10.rnIce Cubes:As much as we love seeing our pups happy, we must remember to take itrneasy with the snacks. Ice cubes are a great way to give your dogrnsomething to chew on while keeping them hydrated and cool during thernsummer months.

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