Healthy Recipes
Minty Fresh Yogurt Lick Mat
“A simple, cooling lick mat recipe using cucumber, mint, and yogurt to help with hot weather hydration and fresh dog breath.”
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup thick greek yogurt or fresh curd
- 1/4 cup finely grated cucumber (squeeze out excess water)
- 4-5 fresh mint leaves (finely chopped or pureed)
- 1 tsp honey (optional, raw and organic)
Health Notes
Verification
“Very cooling and soothing on the gut. Cucumber adds fantastic hydration, while mint acts as a natural breath freshener. Greek yogurt is concentrated and easy to spread.”
Perfect For
All ages (Puppy to Senior)
Shiro's Method
Grate the cucumber and squeeze out the excess water to avoid making the mix too runny.
Finely chop or puree the fresh mint leaves (mint is excellent for digestion and fresh breath, but keep the quantity moderate).
In a bowl, mix the greek yogurt, grated cucumber, mint, and honey until well combined.
Spread the mixture evenly over a textured dog lick mat, pressing it into all the grooves.
Optional: Freeze the lick mat for 15-20 minutes to make the licking session last twice as long.
Serve to your dog during a hot afternoon or a stressful zoom call for a calming, refreshing activity.
Storage
Best served fresh. If frozen, can be kept wrapped in foil in the freezer for up to 3 days.
Serving Amount
One medium-sized lick mat
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