As we say goodbye to the winter season, let’s welcome the summer months with a big smile! Like the season, we will have to make a few changes in our habits too. In the summer, we enjoy cold food items like ice creams, Greek yoghurt, and smoothies as it keeps our bodies cool. Similarly, our furry ones should also get cool treats to help them feel nice during these times!
Pupsicles are done to death. We also now know that Greek yoghurt is safe for dogs. But, can your dog have a smoothie?
Believe it or not, yes they can! It is the best way to keep their bodies cool during hot weather. While preparing smoothies, add fruits and vegetables that are safe and healthy for your furry baby. However, it must be fed in moderation. Excess of even a healthy food item can also cause harm to their digestive system. You must feed them various fruits and vegetables based on their dietary needs.
Many people mistake smoothies for a milkshake. The fun fact is that milkshakes are a blend of fruits, milk, with an ice cream base. Whereas, smoothies are made from a mixture of fruits, vegetables, but with a yoghurt base. The presence of yoghurt in smoothies acts as a thickener.
We have listed down a few smoothie recipes that your furry baby will surely fall in love with every sip or should we say, lick?
Spinach & Broccoli Smoothie -
Ingredients:
- ½ cup or quarter kg of spinach leaves
- ½ cup or quarter kg of broccoli
- 8 blueberries
- Almond milk (Optional)
- Greek Yoghurt
- Ice
The King Fruit’s Smoothie –
Ingredients:
- Frozen pieces of mango
- Frozen papaya or watermelon (You can choose any one of them)
- Greek yoghurt
- Ice
The immunity booster smoothie-
Ingredients:
- ½ cup grated carrot
- ½ a banana
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- Ice
Peanut & Banana smoothie-
Ingredients:
- 1 banana
- 1 tablespoon of dog-friendly peanut butter
- Ice
Pumpkin-blueberries smoothie-
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup of pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup of blueberries
- ¼ cup of Greek yoghurt
- 1 tablespoon of dog-friendly peanut butter
- Ice
To make these smoothies add all the ingredients to a blender and mix them well. Ensure that all the veggies and fruits have been cut up well before they are tossed in the blender. If your furry one laps up the smoothie quickly, an uncut piece of fruit or vegetable could cause your furry one to choke. The consistency of the smoothie should be nice and smooth, just like cream.
Smoothies can be served or fed to your pup in two different ways. It can either be served in a bowl or added to their dry food. Adding smoothing to their dry food could add variations to their food and make it a sumptuous and wholesome meal for them.
Fruit and vegetable smoothies can be a healthy option for your furry baby. Before you make these recipes, make sure you’re aware of your pup’s allergies. Do speak to your veterinarian to have a detailed understanding of your canine’s wants and dietary needs. Fruits have a high sugar content hence it is important for you to feed him/her in moderation. Nonetheless, he/she can surely enjoy a smoothie on a hot day in the summer!
