Beat the Heat: DIY Pupsicles for Your Dog

Hot days mean two things for your pup: less water in the bowl than you'd like, and a whole lot of panting. A homemade pupsicle solves both — it's a hydrating treat that just happens to taste like a reward. And with a few chunks of real, protein-first Bacon Me Crazy Meaty Tenders frozen right in, it's a treat your dog will actually work for.

What You'll Need

• 2 cups plain, unsweetened yogurt (or dog-safe bone broth)
  
• 1 cup diced watermelon (seeds and rind removed) or blueberries
  
• 4-6 Bacon Me Crazy Meaty Tenders, broken into bite-sized pieces
  
• A silicone mold, ice cube tray, or paper cups

How to Make It

• Whisk the yogurt or broth until smooth.
• Fold in the watermelon or blueberries.
• Spoon the mixture into your mold, tucking a piece or two of Meaty Tenders into each section as you go.
• Freeze for at least 6 hours, or overnight for best results.
• Pop one out on a hot afternoon and watch it disappear.

A Few Notes

Skip anything with xylitol, chocolate, grapes, onion, or garlic: always. And save the watermelon rind and seeds for the compost, not the mold; they're hard on digestion.

Stored in an airtight container or freezer bag, a batch of pupsicles keeps for up to 3 months, so it's worth doubling the recipe.

Why It Works

Real hydration comes from real ingredients — which is exactly the philosophy behind Meaty Tenders. Made with real protein first, they're a treat you can freeze, crumble, or hand over straight from the bag, all summer long.

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