When the sun beats down and temperatures rise, keeping your furry family members cool, hydrated, and entertained becomes a top priority. While ice cubes are a quick fix, homemade frozen pet treats made with natural butcher ingredients offer a far superior combination of rich nutrition, long lasting mental stimulation, and delicious flavor.

At Berliner, our pet department uses the same high-quality standards as our butcher counter. That means pure, fresh, preservative free ingredients you can trust. Here are three simple, nutrient packed frozen treat recipes to make at home using fresh items from our store.

1. Pawsome Broth & Mince Popsicles

Freezing fresh meat broth into icy popsicles is one of the easiest ways to keep your dog hydrated while giving them a savory reward.

• Ingredients: Berliner fresh bone broth (salt free and onion free) and a small portion of raw pet mince or lean beef trim.
• How to Prepare: Spoon a small tablespoon of raw pet mince into the bottom of an ice cube tray or silicone paw mold. Pour warm bone broth over the top to fill each cup. Freeze for at least four hours until solid.
• Why It Works: Bone broth is packed with naturally occurring collagen, glucosamine, and essential minerals that support healthy joints and smooth digestion.
  

2. Frozen Filled Marrow Bones

Raw marrow bones are already a fan favorite for long lasting chew sessions but freezing them takes the challenge and cooling benefits to the next level.

• Ingredients: Berliner fresh raw beef marrow bones and a splash of plain unsweetened yogurt or natural peanut butter (xylitol free).
• How to Prepare: Take a fresh marrow bone and seal one open end with a spoonful of natural peanut butter or plain yogurt. Fill the center cavity with raw pet mince or broth, then seal the top end. Place the filled bone in a freezer bag and freeze overnight.
• Why It Works: Gnawing on a frozen bone provides intense mental enrichment, reduces boredom, and naturally scrapes away tartar to promote clean teeth and fresh breath.
  

3. Savoury Liver Ice Crunchies

Organ meats are dense with essential vitamins, making them an ideal high value ingredient for quick training rewards on hot afternoons.

• Ingredients: Fresh chicken or beef liver from our butcher counter and water or broth.
• How to Prepare: Lightly poach or blend raw liver with a splash of water until smooth. Pour the mixture into small ice cube trays and freeze until hard.
• Why It Works: Liver delivers concentrated vitamins A, B, and iron. Serving it frozen slows down fast eaters and offers a refreshing crunch.
  

Safe Frozen Feeding Tips

• Always Supervise: Watch your pet while they enjoy frozen chews or bones to ensure they do not break off large chunks.
• Serve Outdoors: Frozen meat treats can get messy as they thaw, making the garden lawn or an easy to clean tiled patio the ideal serving spot.