The 3 Best DIY Homemade Watermelon Dog Treat Recipes

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So you just bought a watermelon and are wondering about some homemade dog treat ideas to use with it. Watermelon is a great treat for dogs, especially on hot summer days.

Not only are they hydrating but they also contain tons of beneficial nutrients. Plus, dogs absolutely love watermelon.

So what are the best recipes to make homemade watermelon dog treats?

Well you’ve come to the right place because in this post I’ll be sharing 3 of the best homemade watermelon dog treat recipes, and 3 dangers to know about before feeding your dog watermelon.

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The 3 Best Watermelon Dog Treat Recipes

1.) The Frozen Yogurt Watermelon Dog Treat (Pupsicles)

Prep Time = 5 minutes, Freezing = 3 hours, Total Time = 3 hours 5 minutes

This is probably one of the easiest recipes you will find! Made with yogurt, watermelon, and honey these delicious dog treats will have your pups drooling at the mouth (and you!). Healthy, hydrating, and perfect for warm weather to cool down your pup.

Ingredients (for ~35 small treats)

1 ½ cups of fresh seedless & rindless watermelon pieces
⅔ cup plain yogurt
2 teaspoons of honey

Quick instructions

Place all ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth and combined. Pour into a silicone mold or ice tray. Place in the freezer for 3 hours. Remove watermelon from the tray/mold and treat it to your pup.

Detailed Instructions

Step #1 – Remove the rind, seeds, and skin of the watermelon. Then place the 1 ½ cups of watermelon pieces into a blender/food processor with all the ingredients; blend it until combined and smooth.

Step #2 – While ingredients are blending, place your silicone mold on a baking sheet. You can also use an ice tray if you do not have a silicone mold, however, it will be harder to remove them.

Step #3 – Once blending is complete, pour mixtures into the slots of the ice tray or silicone mold.

Step #4 – Place in the freezer for about 3 hours or until solid.

Step #5 – Gently release the frozen treats out of the molds and watch your dog drool at the mouth for them.

Quick Note: The Frozen treats will store up to 3 months in the freezer!

Nutrition Information

2.) Homemade 2-Ingredient Watermelon Ice Cream Dog Treat

Prep Time = 10 minutes, Freezing = 4 hours, Total Time = 2 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients (for ~2 cups of ice cream)

1 ½ cups frozen seedless & rindless watermelon
¼ cup yogurt (for lactose sensitive pooches substitute with coconut milk or coconut yogurt)

Quick Instructions

Place 1 ½ cups of seedless & rindless watermelon into the freezer for 4 hours. Then blend the frozen watermelon in a blender. Add ¼ cup of yogurt and blend it in. Then serve.

Detailed Instructions
Step #1 – Wash melon before cutting.

Step #2 – Dice a few cups of watermelon, removing seeds & rind as you go.

Step #3 – Place in the freezer for 4 hours (or overnight if you prefer).

Step #4 – Place 1 ½ cups of frozen melon in the blender.

Step #5 – Add 1/4 cup of yogurt.

Step #6 – Blend it in, adding more fruit or yogurt to adjust flavor and texture.

Step #7 – Serve right away.

Quick note: you can technically refreeze the ice cream but it may ruin the texture and flavor.

3.) Homemade Frozen Watermelon Carrot Dog Treat (Pupsicle)

Prep Time = 10 minutes, Freezing = 2 hours, Total Time = 2 hours 10 minutes

This next recipe adds a little extra flavor for your dog. If you know your dog loves carrots then the combination of watermelon and carrot might just be the perfect treat for you to make.

It only contains 2 ingredients that make it super easy to make.

Ingredients (for ~32 treats)

4 medium sized carrots
6 cups seedless & rindless watermelon

Quick Instructions

Blend carrots and watermelon into a smooth purée. Then pour it into molds and freeze for 2 hours or until frozen.

Detailed Instructions

Step #1 – Clean and roughly chop carrots. Cut watermelon into chunks and remove seeds.

Step #2 – Blend carrots in a blender until finely chopped.

Step #3 – Add watermelon and purée until smooth.

Step #4 – Pour into molds. Freeze for 2 hours or until frozen.

Step #5 – Feed them to your dog to see how you did!

Quick Note: The Frozen treats store up to 3 months in the freezer!

Nutrition Information

The 3 Dangers With Dogs Eating Watermelon

This is an important message for feeding dogs watermelon. There are 3 major dangers for dogs eating watermelon. These come from the rind, seeds, skin and issues that come when overeating them.

Always avoid giving your dog the skin, seeds or rind and make sure to limit how many watermelon treats they can have.

Overeating any fruits with high levels of sugar can lead to high or irregular blood sugar levels which can lead to weight gain and diabetes. This is especially important to note for certain breeds prone to obesity.

In addition, too much watermelon can lead to diarrhea and upset stomach.

Stick to the 90/10 rule and only give dogs enough treats to make up for 10% of their total daily intake.

Final Thoughts

All of the watermelon dog treats on today’s list are simple to make, delicious for your dog (and even you or your kids), plus they are all healthy!