Frozen Treats for Dogs: 3 Perfect Recipes for Hot Days

To combat the heatwave and ensure freshness for our companions, here are our 3 favorite recipes for your doggies. They are simple to prepare, have few ingredients and are a great addition to their diet thanks to their respective properties!

 

Blueberry and kefir bites

These little bites are perfect to add to your dogs or cats' bowls. They are simple and quick to make, in addition to being excellent for digestion!

Ingredients:

- Blueberries
- Kefir
- Water

 

The steps: (Watch the video)

1- Scatter the blueberries and the KALŪ kibble in the molds.

2- Mix the kefir with water to obtain a more liquid texture to make it easier to fill the molds and the texture of the bite once frozen.

3- Add the mixture to each mold.

4- Freeze for 3 to 5 hours depending on the size.

 

Sardine treats

A delight packed with omega 3, proteins, electrolytes and antioxidants! This recipe is simple, very nutritious and low in calories.

Ingredients :

- Watermelon
- Blueberries
- Mango
- Water

 

The steps (Watch the video) :

1- Place the watermelon and water in a blender to obtain a liquid but colorful mixture.

2- Add the mixture to the molds (can also be in muffin molds).

3- Add one sardine per mussel.

4- Then add the blueberries and mangoes.

5- Freeze for at least 4-5 hours depending on the size.

 

 

Cucumber pusicles

This recipe is certainly the most refreshing of all! In addition to being low in calories, cucumber helps maintain proper hydration, especially in hot weather.

Ingredients

- Cucumber
- Plain yogurt
- Treats of your choice
- Water
- Chewing stick

 

 

1- First mix the cucumbers, a little yogurt and water in the blender.

 

2- Pour the yogurt into the bottom of the molds.

 

3- Then pour the cucumber mixture.

 

4- Add the KALŪ kibble.

 

5- Add treats of your choice as well as small pieces of cucumber as decoration.

 

6- Add the chewing sticks to each mold.

 

7- Freeze for at least 5 hours depending on the size.

 

The amount of treats to give your pet

Frozen or other snacks should be offered in a ratio of 10%. What we mean by this is that treats offered outside of meals should not exceed 10% of your pet's caloric intake. It is important to remember that any dietary supplement given to your pet, in addition to its usual meals, adds extra calories. This can influence their weight and unbalance their diet, a particularly crucial consideration for overweight pets.

Here is a simple method to determine the right amount to offer:
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Let's take the example where your pet eats 1 cup of KALŪ kibble daily (i.e. 135g). In this case, it is recommended not to exceed approximately 13g of treats per day. For illustration, our capelins have an average weight of 5g each, which means that 2 to 3 fish are enough to reach the recommended daily limit.

Other examples:

Banana : A slice of banana weighs around 10 to 15 grams.

Strawberry : A medium strawberry weighs approximately 12 to 18 grams.

Mango : A piece of mango (2 cm square) weighs approximately 12 to 15 grams.

Cucumber : A slice of cucumber (0.5 cm thick) weighs approximately 10 to 15 grams.
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Tip: You can then reduce your companion's daily kibble ration a little if you give him a frozen treat on hot days or even better, add part of his ration to the treats! Kibble is a nice addition to snacks to replace other more caloric ingredients.
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The entire KALŪ team wishes you a great summer with your companions!