Can dogs eat dog ice cream? 🐶🍦

Can dogs eat dog ice cream, and why?

Specially made dog ice cream is lactose-free and a safe frozen treat in small amounts. Still a treat, so overfeeding adds calories; only use products made for dogs.

Dogs are omnivores, so most of their diet should be a complete, balanced dog food, with treats on top. They cope with a wide range of foods, but rich, fatty or sugary ones can cause stomach upset and, over time, weight gain or pancreatitis.

How to feed dog ice cream to dogs

• •How much: Follow the pack guidance; an occasional small serving as a treat, not a daily food.
• •How often: An occasional treat, not a daily food. Treats — including fruit and veg — should make up no more than about 10% of a dog’s daily calories.
• •Young pets: Puppies have more delicate tummies and specific growth needs, so introduce any new food in tiny amounts and check with your vet.
• •Preparation: Always wash fresh produce, remove any pips, stones, seeds, peel or tough skin where relevant, and serve it plain — never with salt, sugar, oil, butter or seasoning.

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