DIY Valentines Day Themed Dog Treats
It’s time to start thinking about what to get Fido. It can be hard to shop for a dog since most traditionally themed treats contain xylitol and other deadly ingredients. Luckily, the solution is easy: Just make your own!
Frozen Strawberry Heart
These treats are simple to make, with only two ingredients and five minutes of prep time! Next time you go to the store, grab some strawberries and plain yogurt. Pour yogurt into your heart shape mold until it’s filled about midway. Then, take four large strawberries and puree them. Fill the rest of the mold up with your sweet stuff and set it in the freezer overnight! Sprinkle some plain oats on top before placing them into the freezer for some extra razzle-dazzle. The flavors mix to create the perfect example of what valentines day should feel like.
Straw-nana Marble Dog Treats
This is perfect for you if you like baking. This recipe takes a little more time, but the outcomes are delicious! As you read through the recipe, try to follow the ingredient list because what you have in your pantry can be deadly to dogs. Make sure that what you buy doesn’t have added preservatives. It’s the best way to avoid a tragedy during this holiday season.
The Quick Solution
Try our quick solution if you’re short on time. It takes 5 minutes and has a tropical twist! Simply melt a ¼ cup of plain coconut oil in the microwave for 30-60 seconds. While you wait for that to be done, place diced pieces of strawberries at the bottom of your mold. Once you’re satisfied with the sweet part, add the tropical twist (coconut oil) and fill each hole to the top. Sit it in the freezer for 2 hours or until your strawberries are frozen.
Veggie Hearts
No, we don’t want you to feed Fido artichoke hearts. We’d never! This fun recipe is based on a mix of healthy fruits and vegetables. Just follow this smoothie recipe, then pour the concoction into your mold and let freeze for a few hours. What you get is a heart-shaped treat full of great vitamins and nutrients! If veggies aren’t your vibe, then try mixing in other fruits. Just make sure that you use ingredients that are dog-safe.
PB&Y Doggie Hearts
Last but not least, we’ve got the perfect mix of sweet and salty. Just take a dollop of dog-safe peanut butter and plop it into your mold. Top it off with plain, sugar-free yogurt and freeze it! You can add as little or as much of each ingredient as you want. Just be careful, because these things are delicious!
The best part about making your own treats for Fido is that you control the ingredients. You know what goes into them, and if you pay attention, you realize that all the components are human-safe, too. So go ahead and pop a few in your mouth!