Frozen treats, hydrating drinks, and enrichment recipes your dog will love all summer, made with Brutus Bone Broth and ingredients you already have.
By the Brutus Broth Nutrition Team, last updated August 11th, 2026 2:00pm
TLDR
- Bone broth is good for dogs in summer because it replaces electrolytes while making every treat more flavorful and more nutritious.
- All 10 recipes below use Brutus Broth products, so your dog gets real, functional nutrition alongside the fun.
- Most recipes take under 10 minutes to prep and can be frozen for longer enrichment.
- No baking or special equipment required. Just a blender, a freezer, and a dog who deserves a treat.
Bone broth is good for dogs year-round, but summer is when it really earns its keep. During hot months, dogs lose more water and electrolytes than they can replace by drinking water alone. Homemade frozen dog treats and dog-friendly summer drinks are one of the simplest ways to close that gap: they increase hydration, add functional nutrients, and give enrichment-focused dogs something genuinely engaging. If you're already wondering “is bone broth good for dogs?”, the short answer is yes, and these recipes show you exactly how to use it! (For a deeper look at why water alone isn't enough, see our guide: Is Your Dog Truly Hydrated? Why Water Alone Isn't Enough)
Brutus Broth consistently shares dog-friendly recipes on Instagram and TikTok that are easy to make and packed with functional ingredients. In this blog, we’ve pulled our favorite 10 recipes with every ingredient, measurement, and tip in one place.
What Are Good Drinks to Make My Dog in Summer?
These drinks can be served fresh over ice, poured into a bowl as a cool treat between meals, or frozen in silicone molds for pupsicles. Each one uses a Brutus Broth product as the base to add electrolytes, amino acids, and functional nutrients your dog won't get from water alone.
1. Piña Colada for Dogs 🍍
(Electrolyte-Packed Hydration Drink)
📸 As seen on Brutus Broth’s Instagram
What you'll need: ¼ cup coconut milk, ½ banana, ½ cup pineapple, ½ cup mango, 1 scoop Brutus Broth Hip & Joint Mega Pack, and a handful of ice.
Blend all ingredients and pour into a bowl, or freeze in molds. Coconut milk supports skin and coat from the inside; the tropical fruit combination provides a vitamin C boost and natural antioxidants; the Hip & Joint Mega Pack adds glucosamine and chondroitin for joint support alongside naturally occurring amino acids and electrolytes for more bioavailable hydration than water alone.
2. Strawberry Cucumber Barkarita 🍓
(Refreshing Hydration Drink)
📸 As seen on Brutus Broth’s Instagram
What you'll need: a few cucumber chunks, a few strawberries, ½ scoop Brutus Broth Hip & Joint Mega Pack, a handful of ice, and ¼ cup water.
Blend, pour over ice, and serve (or freeze into a mold). Cucumbers are naturally hydrating and low in calories, an ideal summer add-in. Strawberries bring antioxidants and vitamins. The Hip & Joint Mega Pack rounds it out with joint-support nutrition. Simple enough for a busy weeknight and easy enough to scale for a dog-friendly backyard party.
3. Gut Friendly Barkarita 🌿
(Tropical Hydration Drink)
📸 As seen on Brutus Broth’s Instagram
What you'll need: 2-3 banana slices, 2-3 pineapple chunks, handful fresh mint, ⅛ tsp turmeric, pinch black pepper, and ¼ cup Brutus Broth Skin & Coat.
Blend and serve fresh or freeze. Mint supports digestion; turmeric and black pepper work together for anti-inflammatory support (the piperine in black pepper significantly increases curcumin absorption), and the tropical fruit adds natural sweetness and vitamins. The Skin & Coat Broth adds marine microalgae for coat health. Great for dogs with sensitive stomachs who still want in on the summer fun.
4. Three-Ingredient Puptail 🍏
(Applesauce + Bone Broth Topper)
📸 As seen on Brutus Broth’s Instagram
What you'll need: Single-ingredient applesauce, Brutus Broth Beef, apple slice garnish.
Mix, garnish with an apple slice, and serve. The shortest prep time of any recipe here, ideal for busy dog parents or dogs who need something gentle. Applesauce provides fiber and vitamins; the Brutus Broth adds glucosamine and chondroitin for hip and joint support. Sensitive stomach approved.
How Do I Make Frozen Dog Treats at Home?
These frozen treats can be made ahead and stored in the freezer for up to two weeks. Silicone molds work best for clean unmolding and standard ice cube trays work fine for smaller dogs. Each recipe uses Brutus Broth as the hydration base, so every treat delivers more than just a cool-down.
5. Strawberries and Cream Pupsicles 🍓
(Easy Frozen Summer Treat)
📸 As seen on Brutus Broth’s Instagram
What you'll need: handful fresh or frozen strawberries and 1 cup Goat Milk by Brutus Broth
Pour in strawberries with goat milk to fill your molds, and freeze for at least 4 hours. Goat milk is significantly easier for dogs to digest than cow's milk; its smaller fat globules and lower lactose content make it well-tolerated even by dogs with sensitive stomachs. Strawberries bring vitamin C and natural antioxidants. The whole thing is more bioavailable hydration than water alone.
6. Firecracker Ice Pops 🎆
(Fruity Frozen Treat)
📸 As seen on Brutus Broth’s Instagram
What you'll need: Handful of strawberries, 1/2 cup Brutus Broth Skin & Coat, ½ cup kefir, handful of blueberries, 4-5 carrot or celery sticks (as the "stick").
Layer strawberries, broth, kefir, and blueberries into molds with a carrot or celery stick. Freeze until solid. Strawberries and blueberries are among the most antioxidant-dense fruits dogs can eat; kefir supports gut health with live probiotics; the Skin & Coat Broth adds marine microalgae for a shiny coat. One of the most visually satisfying recipes you'll make all summer.
7. Creamy Avocado Ice Cream 🥑
(Goat Milk + Avocado Frozen Enrichment)
📸 As seen on Brutus Broth’s Instagram
What you'll need: 1 cup Goat Milk by Brutus Broth, ½ avocado (flesh only), ½ cup parsley, ½ cup zucchini, 1 tbsp chia seeds.
Blend all ingredients until smooth, pour into molds, and freeze for at least 4 hours. Goat milk gives this its creamy base while being far easier to digest than cow's milk. Avocado flesh provides heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and vitamin E (use flesh only, the pit and skin are a different story). Parsley freshens breath and adds vitamins C and K; zucchini is low-calorie and hydrating; chia seeds round it out with omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. One of the more nutrient-dense freezes in this roundup.
8. Aperol Spritz for Dogs 🥥
(Coconut Water + Mint Hydration Drink)
📸 As seen on Brutus Broth’s Instagram
What you'll need: ¼ cup Brutus Broth Skin & Coat, a few splashes of coconut water, a sprig of mint
Blend, pour over ice or into molds, and serve fresh or frozen. Coconut water is one of the best natural sources of potassium and electrolytes for dogs. It’s a lightweight hydration boost that pairs well with the amino acids and omega fatty acids already in the Skin & Coat Mega Pack. Mint supports digestion and delivers a cooling effect that makes this feel genuinely refreshing on a hot day. The Skin & Coat Veggie Broth adds marine microalgae for omega-3, 6, and 9 fatty acids, a coat-health ingredient your dog won't find in any other treat on this list. Three ingredients, no blender required if you skip the frozen version.
How Can I Keep My Dog Busy and Cool at Home This Summer?
Enrichment feeding slows down fast eaters, provides mental stimulation on hot days when outdoor activity is limited, and makes mealtime genuinely interesting. These recipes use Toppl toys and lick mats as the vessel. Freeze them for an extra 15-20 minutes of engagement! They’re especially useful if your dog won't eat kibble without some encouragement.
9. Garden Lick Mat Recipe 🥕
(Meal Topper Ideas)
📸 As seen on Brutus Broth’s Instagram
What you'll need: Your dog's regular kibble, ¼ cup Brutus Bone Broth per 25 lbs body weight (any flavor), 1-2 tsps canned pumpkin (100% pure, no spices), pinch of fresh parsley.
Soak kibble in bone broth until softened. Press into a lick mat, top with pumpkin and a sprinkle of parsley. Freeze if desired. Pumpkin supports digestion and is a natural prebiotic fiber source, and parsley freshens breath. If you’re searching for how to get your dog to eat, bone broth is game changer for many dog parents! The aroma alone wins over even the most picky eaters. This is one of the easiest ways to make kibble more nutritious without switching your dog's food entirely.
10. Goat Milk Ice Cream Sandwiches 🍦
(Frozen Gut Friendly Treats)
📸 As seen on Brutus Broth’s Instagram
What you'll need: Brutus Broth Biscuits, 1 cup Goat Milk by Brutus Broth, ½ cup greek yogurt, ½ cup peanut butter, ½ cup banana.
Blend the goat milk, yogurt, peanut butter, and banana until smooth. Pour into a shallow tray and freeze until just firm enough to scoop, about 2 hours. Sandwich a scoop between two Brutus Broth Biscuits and return to the freezer for another 30 minutes before serving. Goat milk keeps the filling creamy and easy to digest; Greek yogurt adds live probiotics and protein for gut health; banana brings natural potassium and acts as a prebiotic fiber source; peanut butter gives healthy fats and is the reason dogs will sit, stay, and shake for this one. As always, check your peanut butter for xylitol before using. The Brutus Broth Biscuits pull double duty as the cookie and the serving vessel, no molds needed!
No Time to DIY? Try Brutus Brothcicles
If you want to skip the prep entirely, Brutus Brothcicles are Brutus Broth's ready-to-freeze treats. Just freeze, snip, and let the licking commence! Made with turkey-flavor bone broth and superfoods to keep your dog hydrated, they're shelf-stable until you're ready to use them. Perfect for the days when you need a quick cool-down without any prep.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is bone broth good for dogs? Yes. Bone broth is good for dogs because it provides naturally occurring electrolytes, amino acids (including glycine and proline), collagen, and glucosamine all in a form dogs absorb readily. It also makes food significantly more appealing, which is especially helpful for dogs who are picky eaters or recovering from illness. Brutus Broth is formulated without added salt or onion, which makes it safe for daily use.
Can dogs have bone broth every day? Yes, dogs can have bone broth every day! Most dogs do well with ¼ cup of liquid broth per 25 lbs of body weight at each meal. It's a low-calorie addition that supports hydration, joint health, and gut health when used consistently. As with any supplement, check with your vet if your dog has kidney disease or a condition that requires sodium restriction.
How much bone broth should I give my dog? A general guideline for how much bone broth to give a dog is ¼ cup of liquid broth (1 scoop of powder makes 1 cup of liquid broth) per 25 lbs of body weight per meal. You can reference our serving guidelines by weight on our website or on our packaging. In the treat recipes above, one serving is built into each batch, but you can scale up or down based on your dog's size. Bone broth is not calorie-dense, so modest extra amounts are unlikely to cause problems for healthy dogs.
Are frozen dog treats safe for dogs? Yes, frozen treats made from dog-safe ingredients are safe for most dogs. The main things to avoid are xylitol (common in some peanut butters), grapes and raisins, onion, garlic, and artificial sweeteners. All 10 recipes above use dog-safe ingredients. If your dog has a health condition, check with your vet before adding new foods.
Can I use any peanut butter in these recipes? Only use peanut butter with no xylitol, a sweetener that is toxic to dogs even in small amounts. Look for single-ingredient peanut butter (peanuts only). Always check the label!
How do I make pupsicles at home? To make pupsicles, blend your chosen ingredients (bone broth or goat milk, peanut butter, pureed vegetables or fruit), pour into silicone molds, insert a stick if using (carrot or celery work well), and freeze for at least 4 hours. Recipe #5 above (Strawberries and Cream Pupsicles) is the easiest starting point, just three ingredients and minimal prep.
My dog won't eat kibble. Will these recipes help? Yes, and this is actually one of the main reasons bone broth works so well in treat recipes. Dogs who won't eat kibble on its own almost always respond to bone broth: the aroma triggers appetite in ways plain water can't. Soaking kibble in broth (see recipe #9, Garden Lick Mat) is one of the fastest ways to get a picky eater to finish a meal.
Are these recipes safe for senior dogs? Most are. Recipes featuring Brutus Broth Hip & Joint (recipes 1, 2, 4, and 9) are particularly well-suited to senior dogs because they include veterinarian-recommended levels of glucosamine and chondroitin for joint support. Avoid the turmeric recipe (#3) for dogs on blood thinners without checking with your vet first.
The Bottom Line
Bone broth is good for dogs in every season, and summer is when the recipes get fun. These 10 treats take under 10 minutes to prep, can be made from ingredients you already have, and give your dog something that works harder than a bowl of water ever could. Whether you're dealing with summer heat, a dog who won't eat, or just a pup who deserves something special: there's a recipe here for that.
For more on keeping your dog hydrated all summer, read: Is Your Dog Truly Hydrated? Why Water Alone Isn't Enough. For more recipes, explore the Brutus Broth recipe library, check out Beyond the Bowl: 40 Recipes for Your Dog That Your Family Will Love, or follow @brutusbroth on Instagram where new dog-friendly ideas are posted all season long.