Before July ends, get in your ice cream fix. It turns out July is National Ice Cream Month since about 1984. Who knew there was such a perfect theme?  

As you indulge, think about how many unique flavors are out there to try. Ice cream has come a long way since the days of Roman Emperor Nero who, legend has it, enjoyed mixing snow with fruit and honey.  

No matter how much ice cream you enjoy, it will pale in comparison to the largest ice cream sundae ever made that weighed a whopping 54,000 pounds. That's a lot of ice cream... this masterpiece in Canada in 1988 no doubt required many spoons! 

If you want your dog to have a special "ice cream treat" for dogs, you can try a homemade recipe and tailor it to your dog's dietary restrictions. For example, you can blend a couple of peeled ripe banana chunks, 1 tablespoon peanut butter that is xylitol-free, 1 cup plain unsweetened and unflavored Greek yogurt, and 1/4 cup water. Once blended, pour into silicone molds or an ice cube tray and freeze for at least 3-4 hours or until completely frozen. Then you can give your dog an occasional "ice cream" treat that is portion-controlled from your freezer. 

Now, don't get a brain freeze, but go enjoy that ice cream. Don't forget your pup - a dog-friendly recipe is a nice summer treat. Now I have an official excuse to have ice cream daily in July (not that I needed one).