Keep "Buddy" Cool this Summer with this!

By Alecia

Heat wave... That's what they call it. I like to think of it more as a "What-the-heck-I-just-got-out-of-the-shower-and-I'm-already-sweating wave!" The beads of sweat line your nose ridge, your hair won't stop sticking to your face, your clothes hang on you like a damp shroud; there's one thing for certain, though! At least you're not wearing a fur coat!

It's true that many fur coats actually insulate our beloved cats and dogs from the heat, but watching them trudge through it is still pretty darn heartbreaking! Poor "Buddy" is always too hot to play! His tongue lolling about his mouth, all of his energy being focused on panting to bring down his body temperature. Of course you want your playful pal back to normal and being his happy, delightful self! So, how can we do it?

Earlier this week I posed the question on our Facebook Page and got some wonderful answers! Some give their dogs ice cubes, others use the mister on their hose, I saw a picture of an English Bulldog laying in a pile of ice. One of our wonderful supporters, Debby, was nice enough to share a recipe that she uses for her dogs! It's like a little ice cream dessert guaranteed to let "Buddy" know what a good dog he is that will also keep him cool!

Debby's Homemade Frosty Paws

1 - 32 ounce container of FF or low fat plain or vanilla yogurt (I use plain because vanilla has more sugar in it)1 C water4 overly ripe bananas (or 1/2 cup of peanut butter if you'd like a change of taste)Mash bananas and add all ingredients to a bowl. Mix thoroughly. Put into 3 ounce dixie cups and freeze. Or if you are lucky enough to have a restaurant supply store (here in Canton, we have GFS), you can get small plastic cups with lids and that makes it so much easier to freeze and store them. That's what we do.I usually make a double batch because in the summer they are a great way to cool off your dog after a walk or some days just after being outside for a bit. They are healthy and COLD.... our dogs have always loved them and our current 2 dogs still love them.

So there it is! Whip up a nice batch for your beloved pets today and let us know how it goes! Don't forget to share it with all of your friends with pets too! Thank you so much, Debby, for sharing this recipe with us. We're sure to have some very happy cats and dogs throughout the rest of the summer! 


Stay cool, guys! :)

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jagbeeton said...

I'm going to try this with my 2. One is afraid of the ice I put in their water bowls!! But he'll eat it out of our hands. Nutty dog!

May 2, 2012 at 11:38 AM

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