19 Jul DIY Cool and Crunchy KONGsicles

Summer’s in full swing, so it’s time for some hot-weather fun with your dog! We all know that a stuffed Kong is one of the best ways to keep your dog from being bored so they’re busy and out of trouble. And today, we’re gonna take it to the next level… ‘cuz we’re makin’ Cool and Crunchy KONGsicles!!🍡😋

These frozen KONGs are easy to prepare, they last a long time, and they’re a great way to keep your dog active and entertained all Summer long. And if you’re not sure what sorts of ingredients to use for Kong stuffing you’ve come to the right place.

Pup Strut Strawberry Shortcake

You’ll need…

KONG interactive toy

Ingredients:

Cream cheese

Graham crackers – crumbled

Strawberries

Strawberry yogurt (naturally flavored)

Please make sure yogurt is naturally flavored and DOES NOT CONTAIN the artificial sweetener XYLITOL. It’s extremely toxic to dogs!!

Time Required: 

10 minutes + 4 hours freeze time

Servings: 

1 tantalizing frozen treat

Instructions:

Step 1

Fill the small hole of the empty KONG with cream cheese to seal the end, so you can add layers of the other ingredients from the other end.

Step 2

Crumble a few graham crackers into the KONG from the large hole.

Step 3

Wash berries and remove stems. Cut them into pieces and add a layer into the toy.

Step 4

Spoon yogurt into the KONG until it’s about 3/4 full.

Step 5

Add a layer of graham cracker pieces and then top everything off with cream cheese to fill the larger hole.

Step 6

Place a graham cracker into the cream cheese so that it sticks out. This makes it an easy “win” for your pup when they first start to nibble and gets them excited for more. Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.  

Important Tip! These frozen KONGsicles can make a mess, so they are best served on an easy to clean floor or in the out of doors. When sharing this with your dog for the first time, be sure to supervise the activity. KONGs are not indestructible and can be chewed into pieces.

p.s. If you don’t have a KONG handy, you can use a paper cup instead. Simply run the frozen cup under warm water to loosen the pupsicle out of its container before serving.

Before you go! Here are a few other recipes to try:

Peanut Butter Puppy Parfait

Peanut butter – fill small hole, then add a layer of the following ingredients:

Banana chips

Apple slices

Strawberry yogurt (naturally sweetened yogurt – artificial sweeteners are toxic to dogs!)

Apple slices

Banana chips

Peanut butter – fill large hole to close the end

Then place an apple slice into the peanut butter so that it partially sticks out.

Freeze at least 4 hours before serving.

Fido Frozen Fruity Cocktail

Cream cheese – fill small hole, then add a layer of the following ingredients:

Small marshmallows

Shredded coconut

Apple slices

Pineapple (canned chunks or fresh)

Peach yogurt (naturally sweetened yogurt – artificial sweeteners are toxic to dogs!)

Small marshmallows

Cream cheese – fill large hole to close the end

Then place an apple slice into the cream cheese so that it partially sticks out.

Freeze at least 4 hours before serving.

Note: The ingredients listed in these recipes are safe for dogs to eat. If you have any concerns about what you’re feeding your dogs or questions regarding possible allergic reactions, please call your vet.

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