Did you have fun at my Cat World Domination Day celebration? It was so awesome to see so many of you partying on your own blog posts, and visiting me too! Thank you for all of that. While I was partying, I figured it would be a good time for selfie taking. And I figured the best time would be when I was enjoying my low sodium chicken broth popsicle!
Before I do anything, I need to make sure the iPhone is set up just right.
Okay, I think I have the angle down. Now where’s the popsicle?
Yum! Here it is. I think I will need to set up the timer to get this just right.
And there you have it!
Now here are a few tips for making your own popsicles for your cats. It’s summer, so it’s a fun way to cool off.
Tips for Kitty Popsicle Sticks
- Use either low sodium or sodium free chicken broth. Even low sodium has more salt than is really that good for us kitties, so only let us have a few licks. If made without salt, we can have more.
- If store bought broth, only let us have a few licks. Most of the time, the ingredient list is pretty vague about “flavorings,” and you don’t really know what went into it. So be safe, and only let us have a little.
- If you can, make your own broth. That way you can control what goes into it, and you can add some fun extras, like catnip, or chicken shreds. Consider when making broth for humans, putting aside some especially for kitties, so you can skip the spices for us, but keep them in for your own use.
- You don’t have to just use chicken broth — get creative! Use watered-down tuna juice, or add chopped up sardines or turkey shreds. You don’t have to use full-strength broth, especially if you are adding extra treats.
- Use small children’s popsicle molds to make the popsicles. The all plastic kind are the best — they are safer than the kind that need wooden sticks. Ideally, they should be left to freeze overnight.
- Remember, these are treats! Even if they are all healthy-for-kitty ingredients, don’t expect your cat to eat the whole thing.
- Only make a little the first time. It’s possible your cat might not like them. I loved the popsicle, but Binga and Boodie weren’t that interested. Maybe it’s because they are older and cold things make their teeth hurt? I don’t know. But not every cat loves them.
You will have to let me know if you try them!
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Oh wow!
Great idea for extra-hot days. Thank you for sharing, Summer.
Wow! Your Mom is creative, what a great idea!
MK doesn’t cook. She’s so slack but even SHE could do this!!!!
Purrz!
Selina
Great selfies as always.
Bodacious
What a yummy way to cool off!
What a great idea for summer popcicles for kitties! Thank you for sharing some decided tips, we have to try this for our Chirpies!
e never thought of making ice lollies for cats! What an inspired idea!!
Just in time for SUMMER! 🙂 Thank you for the tip and we will try this for sure. I think we have some chicken bone broth that is Paleo so it should be pretty basic. Some of the chicken broths in the store have onion powder listed in them too. So make sure if you make your own broth you leave onion out as well as the salt. Enjoy your Summer, Summer with those cool pops!
Those selfies are pawsome only that plant behind you made us laugh. It’s like a cool feather hat. Dunno it I’d like the pop. Maybe.
Don’t think my cats would eat something like this. One might. He likes eggs, chicken and steak. But my other cat won’t eat any of that stuff. She only eats her can food. Finicky little twit.
Pawsome Selfies, Summer and thank you for the receipt of the popsicle ..they look pawlicking goodPawkisses for a happy weekâ¤
Wonderful selfies, Summer!
Your selfies are gorgeous as usual ! I doubt that my cats would love chicken popcicles, Rosie and Kim only eat dry food never something else, only Arthur he might, because he is a garbage cat and eats everything he steal of course, even cakes !!
THAT is the purrfect shot! Summer you are the best model ever!
I am sorry I missed Cat World Domination Day! Without a cat, I am missing a ton of things…hopefully that will be rectified soon when Marvelous arrives!
I will have to see if he likes Summer’s Chicken Popcicles!
Love Barb
I am not a ice cube fan.
We love the idea of kitty popsicles. Ashton wants the head peep to get right on making her some chicken ones. If she does, we’ll let you know how they go!
Just the thing for a kitty on a hot day
Great selfies Summer. And thanks for the tips, I can’t wait to make some for my cats.
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I’m thinkin’ STRAIGHT-UP NIP popsicles would be SUPER yummy, for sure. purrs
Great tips, Summer! I think this was the best Cat World Domination Day ever.
Wow! Those pops look scrumptious. Now that mom is back from her CE trip she can make some up for us too. Great recipe. Gotta find mom now… Purrs
Those are lovely selfies. Your eyes tell how much you love the popsicle.
thank you for the great tips. Our human couldn’t find sodium-free so she bought low-sodium broth and she put them in an ice cube tray because she didn’t have sticks (humans never think ahead). We’ll give them a try, just a few licks like you say. Thank you for the pawsome idea. Stay cool!
Fantastic photo! You could also make broth ice cubes and put one in a bowl for easy licking.
The popsicle is a great idea, Summer.
Adorable Popsicle selfie! That really sounds refreshing!!
The Florida Furkids
OH Summer…that picture is perfect for your serif and every day. So is the smiling one. xoxo
Wow, Summer, you sure was all about getting licks from your popsicle! What a fun selfie!
Thanks for sharing those tips so maybe Pipo can try one too. Maybe in an ice cube in his bowl? He can be a fussy dude, MOL!
I love it…. Summer welcoming Summer!!!
Have a great day.
hugs, Bugsy, Knuckles and HH
Mee-you those are purrfect Summer selfiess Summer gurl…Yur a PRO at this foto takin stuff!!
An tuna flavored poppysickullss sound furabuluss! 😉
***nose kissesss*** Siddhartha Henry xxxx
hee hee! cute selfie, Summer! your pawty sure was a lot of fun. thanks for the popsicle tips. we’ll have to get our mom to make some for us. the weather sure is perfect for them 🙂
pip, smidgen, minnie, hollie, sharpie, ditto, TL
Yep, you sure are enjoying that popsicle.
Oh my stars, now THAT is a great selfie!
What a wonderful idea ! Your popsicle selfie is just purrfect ! Purrs
OMC! Those popsicles sure do sound delicious, Summer. We’ll have to get our humans to help us make some. 🙂
Nice selfie!
Your popsicle selfie is perfect! Maybe you should do a series of food-related selfies. Strictly to please your fans, of course. 😉
Johnny-go-round thinks your party looks elegant! He wanted me to let you know.
We love your popsicle selfie pretty Summer!
OMB you licking the popsicle is just to cute for words.xx Speedy
Summer, that selfie is the best! We like to lick up chicken broth…we don’t know if we would like it frozen, but it’s worth a try.
That last shot is priceless! You could be in a commercial for chicken popsicles. We had a really fun time at your party yesterday!
Summer that selfie of you with the popsicle is just terrific.
Love the selfies!
The look of delight on your face is so clear to see. Thank you so much for the recipe and the advice on ingredients etc.
Have a lovely Sunday and week.
Purrs, ERin
Beautiful selfies â¤
We love your selfie Summer!
We also like the tips for making cat popsicles 🙂
Purrs Georgia,Julie and JJ
Love your selkfie this morning sweetie. Yummmm, looks good too. But thenb, who doesn’t like chicken flavor!
The one of you eating the popsicle is priceless, Summer! Your eyes look like Bibi’s!
Purrs,
The Chans