If your dog's breath could strip paint, these snacks are for you. Cucumber is hydrating and crunchy, and mint is a natural breath freshener. Together they make a quick, no-cook snack that actually helps with doggy breath while being refreshing and healthy. Keep a batch in the fridge for those close-up cuddle moments when you wish your dog had brushed their teeth.
At a Glance
| β± Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| π₯ Cook Time | No cooking required |
| π½ Makes | About 15-20 pieces |
| π Suitable For | All dogs, especially those with bad breath |
π₯ Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 5-6 fresh mint leaves (finely chopped)
- Β½ cup plain yoghurt
π©βπ³ Instructions
- Slice cucumber into 1cm rounds.
- Mix yoghurt with finely chopped mint.
- Spread a small dollop of mint yoghurt on each cucumber round.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
- For frozen version: freeze the assembled snacks for 1 hour.
π Storage
Refrigerate assembled snacks for up to 2 days. Freeze for up to 1 month.
π Nutrition Notes
Cucumber is 96% water and extremely low in calories. Mint contains menthol which naturally freshens breath and may help soothe upset stomachs. The yoghurt adds probiotics which can also help with the bacteria that cause bad breath.
π‘ Tips
- Use only spearmint or peppermint β avoid pennyroyal mint which is toxic to dogs
- A small amount of mint goes a long way
- These are fantastic low-calorie diet snacks
- The frozen version doubles as a cooling summer treat
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