It’s shaping up to be a very hot summer.  To keep Cannoli, our Siberian Husky, cool and comfy this summer we’ve been making her frozen dog treats, or Pup Pops.

They are so simple to make, they not only keep her cool, they keep her busy for almost an hour!

For these treats I used apples and blueberries I had in the fridge and  homemade chicken stock made without onions, salt,  and garlic.  Really you can use your pooch’s favorite fruits and veggies or whatever you have at home as long as they are dog friendly.  Don’t use onions, grapes,  and if using apples be sure you remove the seeds, they are some foods toxic to pets.  For a list of foods that can be poisonous to pets click here to be taken to the Humane Society list.

I freeze my treats in styrofoam coffee cups (but you can use paper cups, ice cube trays, or silicone molds), I just peel away the cup when I give Cannoli the treat.  It’s a great in expensive way to make and store the frozen treats.  You can portion out the treats to fit your pet’s needs.  I make mine fairly large and fill the cup, she’s a good size pup!

Ingredients:

Makes 6 full coffee cups

2 apples – cut in cubes, all seeds removed

1/2 fresh blueberries

3 cups homemade chicken stock

Directions:

Distribute fruits into 6 styrofoam coffee cups.

Pour desired amount of chicken broth into cups.  Fruit floats to the top.

Freeze for at least 6 hours.

Peel off cup when ready to give your pet the treat.