Chicky-Pops or Veggie-Sicles

Here's a fun summer dog treat idea from my friend Peg. Using chicken broth, plain yogurt, and small recycled plastic containers, Peg makes Chicky-Pops, which are like popsicles for dogs. Since my family is vegetarian, I didn't have any chicken broth on hand, so I substituted vegetable broth and made them in ice cube trays.

Observe the necessary fixin's--vegetable (or chicken) broth, a container of plain yogurt, some kibble or other treat/meat (optional), a mixing bowl, and ice cube trays. Mine are cute fishy and star shaped trays from Ikea. Someday, I hope to get a bone shaped tray, but alas, these will have to suffice for now.

Put a few pieces of kibble into each receptacle.

Mix broth and yogurt in mixing bowl. It doesn't really matter how much of each you use, but I used equal parts broth and yogurt.

Carefully fill your ice cube tray. Now comes the hardest part of this recipe--find a nice flat spot in your freezer. Followed by another ridiculously difficult task--carry the filled tray over to the freezer without spilling.

Wait a few hours for veggie-sicles to harden. Try, if you are able, to wait as patiently as Cabana, who is completely unaware of the tastiness to come.

After the veggie-sicles have frozen, before serving, take this opportunity to practice a bit of obedience. Cabana is very good at "wait".

Release your dog and allow her to gobble down. I took Cabana outside to eat her veggie-sicle, but since it only took 2 seconds to eat, next time I won't be concerned about it making a melty mess on the floor.

But warn your dog not to eat it too fast, or she might get a brain freeze!

FYI, if you noticed a dark spot on the top of Cabana's head, it's not dirt or a tick. The dark spot happens to be the same color as my hair--the EXACT same color. The other day, I was coloring my hair (gotta cover those pesky greys) and Cabana came over and sat at my feet. I think the rest is self-explanatory.