Homemade Frozen Dog Treats

When you're spiking volleyballs on the beach and lapping chocolate dreamcicles, make sure your dog has some frozen 'pupcicles' of his own.

Remember those carefree hot summer days when you were a kid and how a cold creamy treat from the ice cream truck tasted so good? You probably even shared some with the dog and that made it even more special!
Yes, our dogs love those icy treats on hot days too. Whether they’ve been out playing Frisbee or just napping under a tree, they love crunching on frozen ‘pupcicles.’
You can find frozen dog treats in the freezer section of some stores now and a particularly popular one is Purina Frosty Paws. Containing high quality protein fortified with vitamins and minerals and no added sugar, artificial flavors or colors, it actually is nutritional as well as delicious. But you can easily make healthful and delicious summer snacks at home for your best friend.

 

 

A simple frozen banana, carrot, chunk of cheese, or weenie will delight your dog on hot days. Something as easy as plain old ice cubes or treat cubes with a strawberry or banana slice or a cheese chunk in the center will cool your pup when the heat is relentless. For larger dogs, add several different treats and freeze in disposable cups.

To make your pup feel extra special, try this recipe. Blend a couple of spoons of peanut butter with mashed banana, add a spoonful of honey and mix in about a half cup of water to make a better freezing consistency. For optional extra crunch, throw in a few unsalted peanuts.
If you want to be a bit creative, try mixing and matching various fruit juices with your dog’s favorite fruit such as apple bits or canned peaches along with plain yogurt before freezing into cubes. You may even want to go all out and blend smoothies or slushes for your dog to lap up or crunch in frozen cubes. However, stick to fruit juices and water for liquid as many dogs cannot easily digest milk. Creamy treats can be made by mixing half cottage cheese and half water and freezing into cubes.
For dogs who prefer meaty tastes, freeze chicken or beef broth, or even thin unsalted gravies into cubes. For an extra surprise, add a chunk of baby food meat, a piece of milkbone, or a cheese bit into each cube before freezing.
Humans aren’t the only ones who enjoy cold goodies on hot days. Whether you’re spiking volleyballs on the beach and lapping chocolate dreamcicles or just relaxing around the patio slurping ice cream floats on a summer evening, make sure your dog has some 'pupcicles' of his own.

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Kill Fleas and Keep Your Pets Happy

If you have pets, at some point, you will definitely have to deal with fleas. There are a few different brands of flea treatments you can give your pet that will work well to get rid of them. You should choose from Advantage, Frontline or Sentinel because they are the top flea-eliminating brands. These brands of treatments for fleas are very easy to use and won't bother your pet at all. All you do is take the pre-measured dose from the tube provided and put it on the back of your cat or dog. After this is done, you apply the Advantage, Frontline or Sentinel solution to your pet's skin. You can only get these flea treatments, Advantage, Frontline and Sentinel at your veterinarian. When you buy it straight from their office, you will know that you're getting a quality product you can trust. Advantage, Frontline and Sentinel for fleas will start working almost immediately to provide your pet with relief from the biting. It only takes 3-5 minutes for the fleas to stop biting though it will be up to 12 hours for them to be killed. If your pet gets wet or you give him or her a bath, Advantage, Frontline and Sentinel will still work because they're water resistant. Even if it rains or your pet is soaking wet from a bath, these treatments for fleas work wonders. Puppies and kittens can be treated with these Advantage, Frontline or Sentinel products to kill fleas without harming the young animals. Just make sure your pet is at least seven weeks old before you apply the product. Advantage, Frontline and Sentinel for fleas will kill flea larvae upon contact. This is a great benefit of using these products. It's very important to keep your pet healthy, so don't neglect this part of their upkeep.

How to Treat Demodectic Mange on Dogs with Promeris

Demodex mites usually live on dogs without producing any ill effects. However, in young puppies with developing immune systems, or in older dogs with weak immune systems, the mites can lead to a condition called demodectic mange. Demodectic mange starts out locally, but can spread to large areas of the body. Symptoms include hair loss and irritated and oily skin, often with crusty sores. Promeris is a medication approved to treat dogs with this condition.

 

Instructions

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     Remove Promeris applicator from foil pouch. After holding upright for a few seconds to avoid spills, bend the tip of the applicator back toward user so that applicator snaps open along perforation, being careful not to squeeze. Then, fold tip back and hold in place with finger. Do not touch medication.
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     Apply Promeris between your dog's shoulder blades. Part your dog's hair so that the opening of applicator rests directly against skin, then gently squeeze entire contents onto skin in that same spot. Ensure the medication is applied high enough on the back so your dog can't lick the spot.
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     Wash hands thoroughly after applying.
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     Allow Promeris to dry before your dog gets wet or you touch your dog in that spot.

                5. Wait at least one month to reapply

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Tips & Warnings

• Have your doctor do a skin scraping of your dog's skin, to make sure it's demodex causing the problem and not some other skin condition.
• Do not let either yourself or your dog accidentally ingest Promeris. Be cautious what your dog touches while the medication is still wet. Be aware that some pet owners have associated Promeris with severe neurological side effects, including lethargy, staggering and loss of coordination. Also, breathing problems can occur. Never give over the prescribed dosage, or more often than once a month. The ingredients in Promeris may carry a high risk of overdose.