Unlike humans, dogs cannot sweat all over their body and cool themselves only by breathing and paws. Homemade meat broth ice cream can help them in the tropical heat, which will safely cool them down and entertain them at the same time. Classic human ice cream contains dangerous substances for dogs, so be careful with it.
Summer’s tropical days are not only hard on us humans, but also on our four-legged friends – and even more so. Dogs can’t sweat all over their bodies like we do, and they practically only cool down by breathing quickly with their tongues out and the pores on their paws. When outside temperatures rise to the thirties, a tired animal often just lies motionless on the cooler pavement and looks for a bit of shade. As loving owners, we want to relieve them from the heat, so we can easily prepare a homemade frozen treat for them from honest meat stock. This special dog ice cream will not only pleasantly cool the dog from the inside, but will also keep him busy for tens of minutes, which will help him better overcome the most demanding hours of such a day.
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Forget human recipes
When preparing the aforementioned cooling treat, however, we must forget about human recipes and ingredients that could seriously harm a dog’s stomach. Classic ice cream from the store contains a lot of sugar, lactose and sometimes even artificial sweeteners that are toxic to animals, which should not belong in our pets’ bowls under any circumstances. Therefore, the basis of safe dog ice cream is pure homemade broth made from chicken, beef or turkey meat, which we basically cook without adding salt, spices, onions or garlic.
To the freezer – and wait
The broth is ready – now what? We pour this cooled fragrant base into a plastic bowl or a special filling toy made of durable rubber, and for greater attractiveness we can throw in pieces of cooked carrot or a piece of unsweetened applesauce.
We then put the whole mixture in the freezer for a few hours, until we have a compact block of ice full of tempting aromas. That’s it, it will be done in a few hours. But do not make large pieces of ice cream, so as not to cool the dog more than necessary. He could then have similar problems as when people overeat ice cream.
More benefits in one bowl
The good news is that when we offer the dog this frozen cube, the animal will most likely not start swallowing it headlong, but will slowly and patiently lick the ice, which will gradually and safely cool down the body. Licking also has an incredibly calming effect on the dog’s psyche, as it reduces nervousness from the uncomfortable heat. In this way, the dog will naturally have fun, tire his mind, and at the same time get the necessary fluids, which he often refuses to drink from an ordinary bowl of water in the summer because of the heat.
We have to consider the timing well
When administering this ice refreshment, we must pay attention to the correct timing and the appropriate amount so as not to cause health complications to the animal, as we have already mentioned above. We should not give ice cream to the dog immediately after a wild run in the garden or after returning from a walk when his body is extremely warm. Too fast supply of ice mass to a heated stomach could cause vomiting, stomach cramps or, in extreme cases, even dangerous shock. It is ideal to leave the block of ice cream after removing it from the freezer for a few minutes at room temperature and serve it to the furries in a quiet place on the terrace or on the grass, where a little melting water is not a problem.
To successfully survive the heat
Making this homemade ice toy takes almost no time (the broth cooks almost by itself) and it will easily become our regular ritual in the hot summer months. In short, taking care of pets in extreme weather requires a little creativity and trying new things to make life easier for them in the hot environment. There is nothing more beautiful than watching a contented dog passionately fighting an ice cube and enjoying the cool relief. This simple and cheap trick will help him to survive the greatest heat in complete comfort and bring us the knowledge that we are doing our best for the well-being of our best friend.
