This Piña Colada Inspired Mutt Mocktail May Help Relieve Doggy Anxiety
Cheers to your—and your dog’s—favorite time of year! With the weather ideal for extra-long dog walks and outdoor adventures, there’s plenty to get excited about. And this alcohol-free mutt mocktail, a DIY dog treat inspired by piña coladas, is a tasty way for you and your pup to celebrate the season.
With yummy dog-safe ingredients like unsweetened coconut milk and pineapple, your pooch will love to lap up this smoothie-like DIY dog treat, created by recipe developer, cookbook author and food blogger Alison Lewis. And since summer comes along with its own set of canine stressors (such as fireworks), it also features a few drops of Rescue Remedy Stress Relief Pet Supplement, a pet calming supplement designed to help soothe anxious pups.
If you want to sip on this summery beverage alongside your furry friend, you can easily transform this mutt mocktail recipe into a cocktail suited for human consumption: Just omit the calming supplement and add some light rum and garnish. Yum! (Do not under any circumstances serve or let your dog taste alcoholic beverages.)
Learn how to whip up this piña colada-inspired mutt mocktail below.
Piña Colada Inspired Mutt Mocktail DIY Dog Treat Recipe
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Ingredients
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 banana, sliced
1/2 cup frozen or fresh pineapple chunks
1/2 cup frozen or fresh mango chunks
1/2 cup ice cubes
Supplies
Cutting board
Knife
Measuring cup
Measuring spoon
Blender
Spoon
Yield:
1-2 pet servings (plus 1 adult serving if you decide to indulge!)
Dog serving size:
1/2 to 3/4 cup
Prep time:
15 minutes
Total time:
15 minutes
Instructions
1. Cut all fruit and add to a blender.
2. Add ice and pour in unsweetened coconut milk.
3. Blend until smooth.
4. Pour about 1/2 to 3/4 cup into your dog’s bowl, depending on the size of your dog (give less to smaller dogs). Add 4 drops of Rescue Remedy Stress Relief Pet Supplement (per package instructions) and stir.
Any extra can be stored in an air-tight container in your fridge for up to 3 days, or can be turned into a humans-only cocktail via the instructions below.
Ready to turn that mutt mocktail into a humans-only cocktail? Here’s how.
Instructions
1. Take the remaining fruit smoothie (without the Rescue Remedy Stress Relief Pet Supplement, of course!) and blend with extra ice, if needed.
2. Add a shot of light rum if desired and either blend again or stir. (Do not, under any circumstances, serve or let your dog taste alcoholic beverages.)
3. Pour into a cocktail glass and garnish with a pineapple wedge and cherry.
Do not under any circumstances serve or let your dog taste alcoholic beverages. To ensure proper food safety, refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container within 1 hour of preparation and consume within 3 days. This alcohol-free mutt mocktail recipe was designed for dogs and reviewed by a veterinarian. It is intended as a treat or snack. Treats should only constitute a small percentage of your pet’s daily food. Feeding too many treats can lead to nutrient deficiencies. If your pet has health issues (including food allergies or sensitivities to fats) or if you have any concerns, consult your pet’s veterinarian before offering this food item.
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