Frozen mint + yogurt dog treats are your go-to breath freshener when your pup gets into something really gross! Pop out a few of these mint treats from the freezer and you’ll feel refreshed just seeing your pup licking away at them. I’m not one to really care about germs but I do get wary after seeing what my dog’s face gets into sometimes.
The grossest thing I’ve ever had to pull out of Luna’s mouth was a soggy used napkin. It’s just scary when you don’t know what the heck you’re touching! I’ve also had to pry her teeth off of chicken bones, used dental floss, and remnants of dead animals. Oh and I’ll never forget when she came running up to me and it looked like her face was full of cotton candy. Nope! It was a huge fluff ball from a husky that just got groomed.
What is the most disgusting thing you’ve found your dog eating? Share and comment below!
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Frozen Mint + Yogurt Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 1 c greek yogurt
- 1/4 c honey
- 1 c mint leaves
Preparation: 5 min Cooking: none! Makes: 24 cubes
Instructions
- Get the blender out!
- Pour in the yogurt and honey.
- Take off the stems, if any, from the mint and add to the blender.
- Put the lid on and blend away.
- Pour mixture into ice cube tray or a fun mold like these dog bones.
- Place in your freezer.
Did You Know?
Greek yogurt is the best option for yogurt you can give your dog as long as they’re not lactose intolerant. It contains a higher level of probiotics and helps fight yeast infections for ear and skin infections. Stick with unflavored as the flavored ones will have more sugar. Sweeten naturally with fresh fruits!
Mint as a small dose can soothe your dog’s tummy aches. It can also help freshen breath while providing rich quantities of Vitamin A + C, good for bones, skin, and vision.
Honey is best known for aiding dogs with allergy symptoms. Just like humans, it can help soothe a sore throat if your dog has kennel cough and also soothe an irritated stomach. However, due to it’s naturally high sugar content, feed in small doses.
Tips & Tricks
* Keep treats in the freezer or they’ll melt.
* Even if you don’t have a blender, you can still make these yummy treats by hand. Chop and mix away!
Nancy says
August 16, 2020 at 3:30 pmCan I use peppermint oil instead?
sitstaylove says
August 17, 2020 at 1:31 amPeppermint is toxic to dogs. Although it would have to be a large dose to be fatal, it’s definitely not worth the risk. Thanks for asking to make sure!
Melissa says
May 11, 2020 at 5:33 amThanks for the recipe but what is the honey for? As in it’s benefits.
sitstaylove says
May 11, 2020 at 8:45 amHoney has several! It helps with soothing the stomach lining if irritated, soothe sore throats from kennel cough. Most known to help with allergy symptoms. However, it’s safe and helpful in small doses. It’s not good to feed too much due to its natural high sugar content. Check with your vet first if unsure if it’s okay with your pup.
Kristi says
December 12, 2019 at 12:33 pmHi I thought you weren’t supposed to give dogs anything frozen, like ice cubes and such? Is this safe for dogs?
sitstaylove says
December 12, 2019 at 8:31 pmHi Kristi,
Yes, I would say these are totally safe, unless your dog has a particular issue that may prevent them from eating cold or frozen treats. You can find lots of frozen treat recipes for dogs! Here is a simple quick article about dogs + ice cubes if you’re interested.
Are Ice Cubes Safe for Dogs?
I do hope you try these out for your dog. I’ve been making a lot lately passing them out as early Christmas presents and they’ve been a hit! 🙂
Kathy says
October 25, 2019 at 3:48 amI found some Sauer’s brand pure mi t extract. Can it be used
sitstaylove says
October 25, 2019 at 10:41 amYes, pure mint extract can also be used. But using too much can also upset your dog’s stomach. Please read directions for dosage. As general rule, I follow this guideline. For every 1 tablespoon of fresh mint required by the recipe, substitute a half-teaspoon of mint extract. Hope this helps!
Christina says
May 10, 2019 at 6:55 pmHi, I was wondering if you could use dried mint. The fresh herbs at the grocery store where I live are lacking.
Thanks,
Christina
sitstaylove says
May 10, 2019 at 8:14 pmHi Christina, yes dried mint will work as well! Depending on the size of your dried mint, you can lessen the amount. For example, if its really fine small pieces, try using around 1/4C loosely packed. It doesn’t have to be exact. You could also use a combination of mint and parsley as well.
Happy baking! Well, in this case, freezing 🙂