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Frozen Watermelon Cucumber Dog Treats
Cucumber and watermelon offer a crisp, hydrating snack for active dogs. This low-calorie treat is ideal for weight management.
Prep
15 min
Cook
0 min
Yields
About 8 cubes
Level
easy
Ingredients
- 2 cups seedless watermelon, rinds removed, cut into chunks
- 1 cup cucumber peeled if preferred
- 4 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (unsweetened, no xylitol)
Steps
- Add the watermelon chunks to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Pour a layer of the watermelon puree into each popsicle mold, filling about 2/3 of the way.
- Insert dog-safe popsicle sticks or let the treats remain stick-free if your molds are small.
- Place the molds in the freezer for about 1 hour, or until the watermelon layer is semi-frozen but not rock solid.
- Spoon a layer of yogurt on top of the watermelon layer. This will be the “white rind” of your watermelon slice.
- Rinse out your blender and add the cucumber.
- Blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of water to help it blend. (we added some spinach for a brighter green color. Spirulina works well too).
- Gently pour a thin layer of cucumber puree on top of the yogurt layer to create the “rind.”.
- Freeze the entire treat for 3-4 hours or until fully solid.
- Once frozen, remove from molds and serve to your pup as a fun, hydrating treat!
Substitutions
- Use celery instead of cucumber
- Replace yogurt with water for a dairy-free ice
- Swap watermelon for honeydew melon
Portion guide
Suggested portions only, your vet knows your pet's needs best.
Portion calculator
Enter your dog's weight for a scaled serving suggestion.
Suggested portion
1 cube, 2-3× per week
1 kg60 kg
Starting point only, adjust for activity, body condition, and vet guidance.
| Pet weight | Suggested portion |
|---|---|
| 5 kg | ½ cube, 2-3× per week |
| 15 kg | 1 cube, 2-3× per week |
| 30 kg | 2 cubes, 2-3× per week |
Nutrition & calorie check
Estimated calories per serving compared to your pet's daily energy need.
Nutrition estimate
Rough estimate from common ingredient values, not a substitute for a veterinary nutrition plan.
Whole recipe
99 kcal
Per cube
12 kcal
Treat budget (dog)
85 kcal
One serving uses ~14% of the daily treat budget12 / 85 kcal
Do not feed
- Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.
Storage
Keep in the freezer for up to eight weeks.
Vet disclaimer: Companion Paws Kitchen recipes are educational. They are not a substitute for veterinary advice or a complete-and-balanced commercial diet. Always consult your vet before introducing new foods, especially for puppies, kittens, seniors, pregnant pets, or pets with medical conditions.
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