Ice Liks Keep your dog cool and happy all summer long

Dehydrated dog and hot drunk there may be some serious ramifications. It happens more often than one might think, especially in dogs with short muzzles (think Pugs and Bulldogs), and obese dogs. One of our favorite — and most fun! —The way to keep dogs cool on a hot day is to lick rocks stylishly.

It’s quite simple. Continue reading!

What you need to create an ice lick

In its simplest form, a lick of ice is just a frozen ice cube that helps your dog beat the summer heat. You can combine most dog-friendly ingredients into a great treat for a long-term treat.

Here’s what you need to have before you do it:

• Room in the freezer — this is a must!
• A bowl, bucket or bundle pan to freeze your concoction. The container should be large enough that the contents don’t melt immediately when they encounter that summer air, but not so large that it won’t fit in your freezer.
• Tasty snacks like dog food, vegetables, fruit, cheese or meat to decorate your dog’s wound.
• Liquids such as low-sodium beef broth or chicken broth, unsweetened fruit juice, skimmed peanut butter, goat’s milk, yogurt, or plain water.
• Lifehack: Some type of container to keep rock clutter to a minimum—water bowls, sinks, or paddle pools can all work.

Assembly instructions

Creating your dog’s licking tape is pretty straightforward. You can follow multiple steps to create the layers as desired.

• Place a selection of rodents in the bottom of your bowl
• Add your liquid to cover and freeze for 30 minutes
• Repeat several times for multiple layers and flavors
• Freeze for a few hours or until it’s frozen solid

Once your frozen treat is ready, you will need to pour hot water over the outside of the mold so it doesn’t stick to the inside of the mold.

It’s best to serve outside or anywhere where cleaning up sticky stuff won’t be a problem. It gets messy when it melts!

You may have heard that ice cubes are dangerous for dogs because they lead to swollen. However, it turns out that this is a legend.

The real danger lies in your dog drinking water or ingesting ice too fast, which To be a risk factor for bloating. So we want to make sure our licks are large enough that your dog can’t swallow it in one go.

The vet writes: “Dogs are given ice or ice water when they are hot and thirsty, such as after heavy exercise. Dr. Audrey Harvey. “In these cases, they will most likely quickly drink a lot of water, and this is a risk factor for bloating.”

So by all means, give your dog some ice. Just don’t let him go overboard and eat large amounts too quickly.

Our favorite ice licking recipe to get you started

Not sure where to start? Here are some recipes we’ve rounded up to get you inspired!

Veggie Surprise Summertime Ice Lick

This colorful sparkling ice cube is a great way to utilize any leftovers and dog-friendly frozen veggies in the back of the freezer. To get the clearest ice, use boiled distilled water once or even twice. Your dog won’t care, but he will make the perfect Instagram photo!

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Veggie Surprise Summertime Ice Lick

• Author: Kiki Kane
• Preparation time: 10 minutes
• Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes
• Productivity: first lick ice firstx
• Type: Summer cooler

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We used:

• 1 cup fresh carrots
• 1 cup frozen spinach
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• Hot water to cover
• Optional: cooking spray

Guide

First of all, if you care about ice clarity, the best thing you should do is start with distilled water that you have boiled twice. In our test recipe, we used boiled tap water once and found it effective as well.

You can spray your clean dry mold with cooking spray for easy removal at the end of the process.

• Place frozen spinach in the bottom of the mold and rinse with hot water.
• Add the carrots and peas and pour more hot water over the mold.
• Freeze 4 hours or until solidified.

To serve, turn the mold upside down under hot water until the ice has loosened.

Cater to your dog somewhere you don’t mind getting wet and a little messy!

Take lots of photos and record videos.

Berry Delicious Summertime Ice Lick

It’s like the healthiest version of rocket pop! This fruity layered confection combines frozen berries, goat’s milk and fruit puree into a beautiful frozen treat. You can always use fresh, seasonal fruit, but we’ve picked those that are sold in the grocery store freezer aisle.

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Berry Delicious Summertime Ice Lick

• Author: Kiki Kane
• Preparation time: 30 minutes
• Total time: 4 hours 30 minutes
• Productivity: first Ice Lick firstx
• Type: Summer cooler

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• 1/4 cup frozen berries
• 1/2 cup Yogurt
• 1 cup goat milk (we use powder)
• 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/2 cup frozen watermelon
• 1 cup frozen pineapple
• 1 cup frozen cantaloupe
• Water
• Optional: cooking spray

Note: You can make your layers fruity or as simple as you like which is best for your dog and your pocket. Use only a little fruit and a lot of water for a low-calorie dish, or more fruit and a little water for a tastier dish.

Guide

This recipe is perfect for a fancy mold with subdivisions designed to accommodate the top layers.

Part I

• First, use cooking spray to clean the mold if you are using one.
• Next, place your berries in trays and “glue” in place with some yogurt.
• Pour in goat’s milk (or diluted yogurt) to coat the berries.
• Freeze for at least an hour to set.

Part II

• Next, mix the strawberries and watermelon with the water until smooth.
• Pour mixture into molds and freeze for at least an hour or until solid.
• Repeat with pineapple and cantaloupe and then fill the rest of the mold.

You can always add water to thin the fruit or to fill the mold.

Freeze for 4 hours or until licked ice is completely solid.

To serve, turn the pan upside down under hot water until the pan comes loose from the ice.

Serve somewhere where you don’t mind getting a little wet and sticky!

Perky Melon Ice Lick

This free-form lick ice is a tart and fruity version of the vegan special. Honey and watermelon are combined with a handful of cranberries for a refreshing summer heat.

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The Perky Melon Ice Lick

• Author: Kiki Kane
• Preparation time: 5 minutes
• Total time: 4 hours 5 minutes
• Productivity: first Ice Lick firstx
• Type: Summer cooler

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• 1 1/2 cups honeydew block
• 1 1/2 cups cantaloupe cubes
• 1/3 cup cranberry
• Water to fill your mold

Pro tip: Use distilled water to boil several times for the clearest ice.

Guide

Freeform is the simplest! Just pop the fruit into a mold, cover with water, and freeze for at least 4 hours or until solid.

To serve, hold the mold under hot running water until loosened.

Serve outside or anywhere easy to clean.

More treatment ideas for frozen dogs

Rover and Kiki’s Canine Kitchen have you covered. Here are some of our favorite seasonal dog treats recipes.

Enjoy frozen dog cocktails. Don’t worry, they’re alcohol-free! Although you can add alcohol to the human version…

Make it a special occasion with homemade dog ice cream. Includes dairy-free formulas for sensitive dogs.

Try dog ​​ice cream. All you need is an ice tray and a refrigerator.