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    Puppops Aren’t Pupsicle Treats. They’re Frozen Supplements!

    When I set out to create Puppops, I knew one thing for sure—this wasn’t going to be your average frozen dog treat. The fact is, Puppops aren’t really treats at all. They’re supplements first that happen to be in a fun, nutrient-dense, frozen form! No offense to those classic peanut butter and banana ice cubes (we’ve all made them), but I wanted to craft something that went beyond just being tasty. I wanted FUNCTIONAL treats—snack time with serious nutritional benefits!

    By: Chef Justine

    Date: April 8, 2025

    When I set out to create Puppops, I knew one thing for sure—this wasn’t going to be your average frozen dog treat. The fact is, Puppops aren’t really treats at all. They’re supplements first that happen to be in a fun, nutrient-dense, frozen form! No offense to those classic peanut butter and banana ice cubes (we’ve all made them), but I wanted to craft something that went beyond just being tasty. I wanted FUNCTIONAL treats—snack time with serious nutritional benefits!

     

    As a chef with 25 years of experience (and a lifelong dog lover), I spent years researching Eastern medicinal practices for dogs and learning from top vet nutritionists on how to incorporate "food as medicine" into this fun form factor. That's why we created chewable, no-mess, frozen supplements packed with real, human-grade ingredients designed to support your pup’s health. Think of them as a delicious way to sneak in some wellness perks to your dog’s daily routine. Because let’s be real—our pups deserve more than just empty-calorie snacks or boring powdered supplements lacking real, whole ingredients. They need nutrients that actually do something for their bodies.

    MUCH MORE THAN JUST A COOL TREAT.

    We all know dogs love frozen goodies. But why stop at just tasty when we can make them healthy too? Every Puppop is formulated to target specific wellness needs:

    • Tum-Tum (Gut Health): Made with pumpkin, prebiotics, probiotics, and slippery elm to support digestion and soothe sensitive stomachs.
    • Chill Pill (Anti-Anxiety Relief): A calming blend of chamomile, catnip, passion flower and a hint of CBD, to help ease stress and promote relaxation.
    • SQUIRREL! (Hip & Joint Support): Packed with turmeric, devil’s claw, glucosamine chondroitin, reishi mushroom, and grass-fed beef collagen for proactive joint support and muscle stiffness.
    • One Fish, Two Fish (Skin & Coat Health): Enriched with omega-3s from marine collagen and algal oil, and MCT powder, zinc citrate, and biotin to nourish the skin and give your pup’s coat a healthy shine.
    • Red Fish, Blue Fish (Brain & Heart Boost): A brain boosting blend of ginkgo biloba, sunflower lecithin, chia seed powder and packed with wild salmon, blueberries and MCT oil packed with antioxidants to support cognitive function and heart health.
    • Busy Bee (Allergy Relief): Infused with sunflower lecithin, mangosteen, pineapple, turmeric, bee pollen, organic black chia seed, calendula, chamomile—these are all a spring day’s worst nightmare
    • Chicken Soup (Overall Wellness): A nutrient-dense mix of bee pollen, biotin, organic chia seed powder, slippery elm, egg shell powder, egg white powder, ginseng (Siberian), probiotics, sunflower lecithin, taurine, and turmeric for overall health, vitality and essential micro-nutrients.

    No Mess, No Fuss—Just Happy Pups

    Let’s talk about the real magic of Puppops. Unlike other frozen dog treats that turn into a melty mess on your floor (or worse, in your dog’s fur), I developed Puppops NOT to melt by incorporating grass-fed beef collagen into the treats to hold their shape, even when the sun’s a blazing and your pup’s panting like they just ran a marathon. That means no cleanup for you and more enjoyment for your pup. Plus, they’re portion-controlled, so you know exactly how much goodness your dog is getting in every pop.

     

    Also, unlike other pupsicles that you have to mix and freeze yourself—we’ve taken all the guesswork out of proper ingredient dosing, and eliminated all the kitchen mess. Let’s be real, who has extra time to spend with another kitchen task these days? There’s also another huge benefit to being frozen immediately and shipped frozen—NUTRIENT DENSITY! Because our pops come frozen, they can include fresh frozen, whole ingredients. Whether it be our wild salmon and organic blueberries, or delicious organic green peas and carrots, your dog isn’t just getting the benefit of a powdered supplement, but a completely new approach to supplement treats that are packed with real food for powerful health benefits.

    Made with a Chef’s Touch (and a Whole Lot of Love)

    I believe that food is medicine—for both humans and our beloved pets. This is why every ingredient in Puppops is something I’d put on my own plate (okay, maybe not the liver), and each one has a specific purpose. No fillers, no junk—just real, wholesome food and nature’s most powerful supplements that fuel your dog’s well-being for years to come. 

     

    So, if you’re still giving your dog the same old frozen treats from the past, it’s time for an upgrade. Puppops are the next generation of dog supplement treats—functional, delicious, and designed with purpose. Snack time should do more than just make tails wag—it should help our pups thrive!
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    chef justine kelly

    Completely dog obsessed, Chef Justine Kelly, brings over 25 years of experience in the culinary world to every wellness recipe at Puppops, Inc., so your fur babies can eat like family (because they are.) Her career includes co-founding renowned meal kit company, Sunbasket, and as the Executive Chef at San Francisco's James Beard Award-winning restaurant, The Slanted Door. Her pup, River, is her second favorite daughter. 
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