Watermelon Mint Pupsicles
This is so easy, it barely qualifies as a recipe. Watermelon is already mostly water, so these do double duty on a hot day: a sweet treat and hydration boost. Good for dogs who need to watch their weight too, since there's nothing rich going into them.
Ingredients
- 2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1/4 cup water (or plain coconut water)
- 2-3 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Double-check the watermelon is seedless. The rind and seeds are both a choking and digestion hazard, so cube only the flesh.
- Blend the watermelon and water until smooth.
- Stir in the mint, if using.
- Pour into small popsicle molds or an ice cube tray.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours.
Watch: a small amount of fresh mint is fine for most dogs, but
it's easy to overdo it. A couple of leaves per batch is plenty. Skip it entirely if
your dog's never had it before.
These melt fast, so they're best served outside or over a bowl. Great for high-energy dogs right after a play session, too, since they cool and rehydrate at the same time.
Don't feel like blending anything? A plain slice works too. Here's why plain watermelon is worth keeping around all summer.