3 Easy Summer Lickmat Recipes for Cats & Dogs
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As the nights grow longer and the temperatures rise, it’s important to find gentle, nourishing ways to keep our pets engaged and cool.
We’ve created three simple summer lickmat recipes to try — made with wholesome ingredients and cooling textures that offer hydration, lightness, and calm
Summer Lickmat Recipes Made for Slow Days
These three lickmat recipes were created with that rhythm in mind: light, refreshing, and full of natural goodness. Perfect for cats and dogs to enjoy during those slow, sun-filled afternoons.
Developed in collaboration with a certified pet nutritionist, each recipe uses safe, nourishing ingredients that support digestion and calm. Think of them as summer in every lick — cool, grounding, and made with care.
Explore the Recipes
Berry Broth Breeze (Cats & Dogs)
What You'll Need
- 75 ml Bone Broth of your choice
- A handful of freeze-dried berries
If you’ve ever enjoyed a scoop of berry sorbet on a warm evening, you’ll understand this one.
A simple mix of bone broth and berries, created to capture that summer pause — gentle and cooling for both cats and dogs.
How to Make It
Pour the bone broth gently over the lickmat, covering the surface evenly.
Sprinkle freeze-dried berries over the top, letting them settle into the liquid.
Place in the freezer for about 2 hours.
- Once frozen, serve for a refreshing, light treat.
Did you know: The berry mix includes blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries — all full of antioxidants and fiber. Combined with elk bone broth , rich in natural nutrients, it’s a hydrating, nourishing boost for both cats and dogs.
Dandelion Dream Cream (Cats & Dogs)
What You'll Need
- 75 ml plain, unsweetened kefir
- Your pets dosage of Hokuō® Dandelion Extract Powder
A small handful of freeze-dried berries
Optional: a few fresh dandelion leaves for colour
The first sign of summer? A dandelion in bloom.
This recipe honours that quiet beauty with creamy kefir, sweet berries, and the soft power of dandelion — grounding and nourishing in every lick.
How to Make It
- Mix the kefir and dandelion powder in a small bowl until smooth and blended.
- Spread the mixture gently across the lickmat.
- Crush the dried berries slightly and scatter them over the top.
- Add a few fresh dandelion leaves if desired.
- Freeze the mat for at least 2 hours.
- Serve cool and creamy — a nourishing moment of calm for your pet.
Did you know: Dandelion isn’t just a cheerful sign of summer — it also supports liver function and digestion in both cats and dogs. Paired with probiotic-rich kefir and antioxidant-packed berries, this creamy frozen treat is soothing, nourishing, and made for warm, slow afternoons.
Strawberry Mint Cooler (Dogs Only)
What You'll Need
6 ripe strawberries
6 fresh mint leaves
75 ml Hokuō® Elk Bone Broth
A pinch of freeze-dried strawberries
There’s something nostalgic about a strawberry daiquiri on a sunlit afternoon — cool, sweet, and easy. We created this dog-friendly version with that feeling in mind: refreshing, light, and made for slow summer days.
How to Make It
- Wash the strawberries and mint leaves.
- Mash the strawberries until soft and chop the mint finely.
- Combine both in a small bowl and mix gently.
- Spread the mixture across the lickmat, smoothing it into the grooves.
- Slowly pour the elk bone broth over the top.
- Lightly crush a few dried strawberries and sprinkle them across the surface.
- Freeze for at least 2 hours.
- Serve straight from the freezer on a warm day.
Did you know: Mint can support digestion in dogs, and strawberries offer vitamin C and natural antioxidants. When paired with elk bone broth — slow-simmered for collagen and minerals — this becomes a refreshing, belly-friendly treat on warm days.
Why Summer Lickmat Recipes Matter
Summer invites us to slow down — and our pets feel it too. These summer lickmat recipes offer more than just cooling treats. They provide hydration, gentle nutrition, and a mindful pause in your pet’s day.
Whether it’s the fruity freshness of berries, the calming benefits of dandelion, or the comfort of bone broth, each recipe is crafted to nourish both body and mood.
Make these summer lickmat recipes a part of your warm-weather routine — and create soft, joyful moments your pet will look forward to all season long.
