How to Make Ice Cube Treats For Your Pet

Give your dog an ice cube treat on a hot day.

Create your own pet treats using broth and water. Many dogs and cats like to eat or lick ice cubes. These types of treats are especially beneficial for teething animals. The ice soothes the sore gums. Ice cube treats melt quickly, making them messy. Give the pet the treat outside, or on a hard, easy-to-clean floor. Ice cube trays come in various sizes, making it possible for you to pick a cube size appropriate for the animal. For example, use a tray with small ice cube molds for small dogs and cats.

Things You'll Need

• 2 cups chicken or beef broth
• 1 cup water
• Saucepan
• Ice cube trays

Instructions

1. Pour the broth and the water into the saucepan. Place the saucepan on a stove burner.

2. Heat the saucepan until it boils. Boil it for seven to nine minutes.

3. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Turn off the stove burner.

4. Fill the ice cube trays with the water and broth.

5. Put the ice cube trays in the freezer. Wait until they freeze completely (about six hours) before giving one to a pet.

References

• Move On: Top Ten Summer Pet Treats