Looking for a healthy way to make summer
sweeter (and cooler) for your best friend?
Try a frozen sandwich, but make it healthy.
We made it easy with step-by-step instructions.
Looking for a healthy way to make summer
sweeter (and cooler) for your best friend?
Try a frozen sandwich, but make it healthy.
We made it easy with step-by-step instructions.
FROZEN SANDWICH COOKIES
1. PICK A COOKIE
Stick with your dog’s favorite biscuit or try a new healthy treat.
• Bocce’s Bakery Mud Pie Oh My
• Fromm Crunchy Os Peanut Butter Jammers
(for mini cookie sandwiches, perfect for small breed dogs)
• Wag More Bark Less Oven Baked Pumpkin Biscuits
2. ADD SOME FILLING
Pick a filling with a thicker consistency for easy
assembly and feeding. Fillings that freeze well
allow you to make these treats ahead of time.
ICED TREAT SANDWICHES
PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICH COOKIE
PUMPKIN SANDWICH COOKIE
3. SPRINKLE AND ENJOY
The best finish to a cookie sandwich are the sprinkles. You
can skip the sugar stuff and opt for meaty flavors instead.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Place the first cookie face down on a plate or cookie sheet
2. Spoon out the filling onto the cookie
3. Place the second cookie on top of the filling
4. Optional: roll the outer edge of the cookie in the “sprinkles”
5. Feed immediately or freeze for future snacking
CHILL OUT AND ENJOY!
At first glance, these seasonal goodies look a lot like the ones you serve to friends and family. But this year, they’re just for pets, and pets only. We’ve packed our recipes full of the nutrients dogs and cats need. But remember, portion size matters, even on a special occasion.
FROZEN HOLIDAY FEAST
Everyone can join in the feasting with this delicious recipe, which combines three classic fall flavors: pumpkin, cranberry and turkey, Just fill your treat molds, freeze and serve as a snack or meal topper.
SERVE TO:
INGREDIENTS:
• Freshly Cooked Entree
• Weruva pumpkin puree
• Primal cranberry goat milk
OTHER SUPPLIES:
PREP
• Spoon the freshly cooked entree into Messy Mutts treat maker until each mold is one third of the way full
• Fill the next third of each mold with Weruva pumpkin puree
• Top off each mold with a splash of Primal cranberry goat milk
• Place treat maker in freezer until frozen solid, at least two hours
• Once treats are frozen, move them to a resealable bag or container and store in freezer
• Feed as a snack or meal topper
*Serving note for dogs under 25 lbs: Each Messy Mutts mold has a notch mid-section, so you can easily cut frozen treats in half for smaller, 1/2 ounce portions.
CHOMPABLE CHARCUTERIE
Appetizers for dinner are the best, but to avoid tummy troubles, don’t go overboard. Make sure the serving is only a quarter of their normal daily food intake and that their next meal is on the lighter side to equal things out. Here’s what we think pairs nicely for a perfect mini snack board.
SERVE TO:
DOG INGREDIENTS
Sweet and savory bites:
• Primal Turkey Liver Treats
• Fromm Pumpkin Treats
• Bocce’s Bakery Mud Pie Treats
Hydrators and toppers
to freeze into cubes:
• Canned food
• Bone broth
• Goat milk
• Pet-safe peanut butter
(no xylitol, it’s deadly for pets)
• Other wet foods
Fresh fruits and vegetables:
• Grated carrots
• Fresh or frozen blueberries
• Thin apple slices
• Small broccoli florets
CAT INGREDIENTS
Meat & cheese bites:
• VE Minnows
• Nutrisource Liver & Cheese Treats
Hydrators and toppers
to freeze into cubes:
• Canned food
• Bone broth
• Goat milk
• Other wet foods
Fresh fruits and vegetables:
• Grated or cooked carrots
• Wheat or cat grass trimmings
• Finely diced cantaloupe
Remember, avoid anything that’s dangerous for pets, especially grapes, macadamia nuts, chocolate, onions and garlic.
PREP
• Start with a small, clean cutting board or plate
• Add your pet’s regular food for up to half of the board
• Add some tasty treats and frozen cubes as accents
• Add fresh or frozen fruits and veggies
• Take a few pictures to show off and let your pet enjoy!
CRANBERRY “BREAD” PUDDING
This treat is a great way to indulge your pet and help their digestion, all at the same time. Goat milk is full of gut-friendly probiotics, pumpkin has fiber to keep things moving, and cranberries are packed with powerful antioxidants.
SERVE TO:
INGREDIENTS
For dogs:
Based on your pet’s size:
Up to 20 pounds: 1-3 treats
Up to 50 pounds: 3-5 treats
Over 50 pounds: 5-7 treats
INGREDIENTS
For cats:
PREP
LUMP OF COAL COOKIES
Give it to your pet as a special reward for being good, or when they’re on the naughty list for eating something they weren’t supposed to. Either way, this tasty recipe will make their stomach very happy. The activated charcoal in these cookies actually combats gas and tummy upsets. But due to its binding properties, you don’t want to feed this recipe daily.
SERVE TO:
INGREDIENTS
• ½ cup The Honest Kitchen Whole Grain Beef Recipe Dehydrated Dog Food
• 1 egg
• 1 oz. cream cheese
• ½ tbsp. activated charcoal
PREP
• Preheat oven to 375°
• Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend
• Roll into bite-sized balls
• Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes
• Allow them to cool and serve
• Store in the freezer and thaw as needed