Treats and chews
How do I make frozen treats for my dog?
Last updated 23 September 2026 · How we write and check this
Short answer
A simple frozen treat can be made by blending plain, unsweetened yogurt or low sodium broth with small pieces of dog safe ingredients, pouring the mixture into an ice cube tray or a silicone mold, and freezing for at least 4 hours until solid. This gives a long lasting, cooling treat that works especially well in warm weather or as a calming, slow activity.
A basic broth or yogurt base
Mixing plain, low sodium chicken or beef broth with no onion or garlic, or plain unsweetened yogurt, then pouring it into an ice cube tray gives small, single serving frozen treats that take up minimal freezer space and portion easily for daily use across several days.
Freezing time and texture
Standard ice cube sized portions typically freeze solid within 4 to 6 hours in a home freezer, while larger molds, such as a Kong or a silicone mold with bigger cavities, can take 8 to 12 hours to freeze all the way through, so planning ahead the night before serving works well.
Adding texture and variety
Suspending small pieces of a dog safe ingredient, like a bit of plain cooked meat, inside the liquid before freezing adds an extra element of interest as the dog licks and gnaws through the ice, though pieces should stay small enough to avoid any choking concern once exposed.
Key takeaways
- A broth or plain yogurt base poured into an ice cube tray makes an easy frozen treat.
- Small ice cube portions freeze solid within 4 to 6 hours, larger molds take 8 to 12.
- Use only low sodium broth with no onion or garlic, or plain unsweetened yogurt.
- Suspending small safe ingredient pieces inside adds variety but should stay small to avoid choking risk.