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Dog days of summer: Cool treats to keep your pets happy and hydrated

Beat the heat with these easy recipes.

To make sure your pet stays hydrated in the heat, shake up their snack routine.

Just a little effort and your pup will thank you. Here are four simple recipes from the Regional Animal Protection Society test kitchen that will keep your pets cool and contented.

Peanut butter banana pops

1 ripe banana
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup peanut butter (Make sure you choose a peanut butter without xylitol)

Mash banana in a bowl.
Mix in the yogurt and peanut butter until well combined.
Pour the mixture in ice cube trays or moulds.
Freeze for a few hours or until solid.

Chicken broth ice cubes

2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup diced cooked chicken (optional)

Pour the chicken broth into ice cube trays.
Add chicken to each cube.
Freeze until solid.

Watermelon pupsicles

2 cups seedless watermelon, pureed
1/2 cup coconut water (coconut water has electrolytes that help keep your dog hydrated and give them an energy boost from potassium, calcium and vitamin C)

Puree watermelon in blender.
Add coconut water and blend.
Pour into ice cube trays or molds.
Freeze until solid.

Blueberry yogurt bites

1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Place a few blueberries in each compartment of ice cube tray.
Spoon yogurt over blueberries.
Swirl yogurt and blueberries together with back of spoon.
Freeze until solid.

These treats are refreshing, healthy and fun for your pets.

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