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Red White Blue Popsicle for Dogs
A colorful frozen snack using strawberries and spirulina for natural pigment. These cooling pops are perfect for hydration on warm days.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Yields
About 6 cubes
Level
easy
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped strawberries
- 1 cup Greek yoghurt
- 1 teaspoon blue spirulina
- 1/2 red bell pepper, for popsicle stick
Steps
- Using a hand blender, blend the strawberries with a teaspoon of water until smooth.
- Slice the red bell pepper into sticks that will fit your popsicle container.
- Spoon the strawberry mixture into the bottom of the popsicle container and place the red pepper sticks in the middle. (They can be wiggled and moved at the next freezing stage if you can't get them to stand up straight).
- Place the container into the freezer and freeze until firm for at least 30 minutes.
- Mix the blue spirulina with 1/3 cup of the yogurt and place in the fridge until needed.
- Remove the popsicle container from the freezer and spoon the remaining yogurt into the container, ensuring that the red pepper stick is upright. Press down gently to ensure even distribution.
- Return to the freezer and freeze for a further 30 minutes.
- Remove the container from the freezer and spoon the blue spirulina mixture on top of the white yogurt layer. Press down evenly and return to the freezer.
- Freeze for at least 30 minutes until the whole popsicle is firm.
- To serve, gently run the popsicle container under warm water to remove the popsicle.
Substitutions
- Use blueberries instead of spirulina
- Swap strawberries for raspberries
Portion guide
Suggested portions only, your vet knows your pet's needs best.
Portion calculator
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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
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Do not feed
- Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.
Storage
Keep frozen in molds or a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
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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