easy
4 ingredients

Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients: 4

Ingredients:

  • 5oz. can of wild Alaskan pink salmon
  • ½ cup goat milk kefir 
  • 2 tbsp finely diced mint
  • 1 tbsp finely diced fresh basil

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Directions:

  • First, you’ll need to finely dice the herbs. We used fresh mint and basil from plants we have at home.
  • Add a bit of salmon to each of the ice cube molds. (You can use as much or as little as you like, but I like to limit the salmon to the middle of each stick!)
  • Sprinkle a thin layer of herbs in the empty spaces of each mold.
  • Pour kefir over the herbs and sprinkle any remaining pieces on top.
  • Transfer the ice cube tray to the freezer and allow molds to freeze for a minimum of 3-4 hours.
  • Remove molds from the freezer and slide carefully into your Qwizl.

Notes: 
If your dog loves smelly treats, this is the recipe for you! When she figures out that you sandwiched a stinky surprise in between a blend of breath-freshening herbs, you’ll come out smelling like a rose. In this Qwizl, I used goat milk kefir but you can easily customize this recipe to suit your dog's unique preferences. Some dogs may prefer a tasty, hydrating bone broth!

Got any leftover mixture? Put it in a silicone mold to make yummy pupsicles!

Nutrition Tip:
Kefir's superpower? Its probiotics! With 61 strains of bacteria and yeast, it's a gut health superhero, fending off infections and supporting digestion. Plus, it's packed with protein, calcium, vitamin K, B vitamins, magnesium, and potassium, all vital for a healthy body! Goat’s milk kefir is even lower in lactose than regular kefir. 

Salmon is fin-tastic for your pup! Packed with Omega 3 fatty acids, it keeps cholesterol, triglyceride, and blood pressure levels in check, all while being a digestible tasty treat that boasts a hefty dose of protein. Look for high-quality salmon that is low in contaminates to be as nutrient dense as possible.

About the Author:
Heather is a former Midwesterner who now lives in sunny SoCal with Dog Dad and their young Border Collie. From the day he came home, Sinna has been learning to communicate using recordable speech buttons - a process which has deepened their connection and pushed Heather to constantly seek out new ways to expand his world & occupy his active mind. One of their shared favorite activities is crafting (and solving!) new enrichment puzzles.