Treats for Dog-Day Afternoons
To cool off a hot dog on a sultry day, give her pet pops. Make them with any food she likes, like veggies or applesauce. Freeze the pops in an ice cube tray.
Or whip up some peanut butter pops:
- Mix 1 cup of peanut butter (unsalted is best) with half a mashed, ripe banana or a little water.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheets lined with wax paper and freeze.
Foods to Help the Meds Go Down
Some dogs resist taking pills, especially if they’re big or smell bad. To make one go down easier, hide it in a tasty treat — like peanut butter (check for xylitol if using low-calorie peanut butter — it can be toxic) or a marshmallow. Make pill time game time if she likes to play catch. Toss her a few pieces of what you plan to hide her meds in, one after another, with the pill in one of them. She may swallow it without even knowing it was there. Ground beef and chicken are other good hiding places. If none of these works, it’s OK to use a slice of a hot dog. Ask your vet for other ideas.
https://pets.webmd.com/feed-pets-17/slideshow-people-foods-your-dog-can-eat