Healthy Recipes
Cooling Cucumber & Mint Refresher
“A hydrating lick-mat topper that's become our go-to for Shiro's 'post-nap' cool down.”
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Grated Cucumber (I peel it first to keep it extra soft)
- 2-3 tbsp Plain, Fresh Curd
- 2 fresh Mint Leaves (torn into tiny, tiny bits)
- A splash of water if it’s too thick
Health Notes
Verification
“Since cucumber is mostly water, it’s a brilliant way to sneak extra hydration into dogs who aren't great drinkers. Just keep the mint amount low—a little goes a long way.”
Perfect For
All ages
Shiro's Method
Grate the cucumber and squeeze it slightly—if it's too watery, it'll just slide off the lick mat.
Stir it into the curd. Shiro usually starts hovering in the kitchen the moment he smells the cucumber.
Add the mint bits. It gives him surprisingly good 'dog breath' after he's done.
Spread it thin on a lick mat. If I'm on a long work call, I freeze it for 15 minutes first to make it last longer.
Watch them enjoy! Shiro takes about 10 minutes to finish a frozen one.
Storage
Best eaten fresh! The cucumber can get a bit funky if it sits in the fridge for more than a day.
Serving Amount
1/4 to 1/2 cup
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