![]() Careful with ingredients and flavoursĪs you’re probably well aware, there are tons of foods that can be a problem for dogs and some of them are used to flavour ice cream. Not only that, the ingredients or flavours of the ice cream might contain it too, such as peanut butter. Xylitol can be found in many human foods, including some brands of ice cream. In fact, it could be a more dangerous choice because the commonly-used sweetener xylitol is extremely toxic to dogs. Sadly, skipping the sugar probably won’t make the ice-cream any healthier for your dog. If your dog already suffers from a condition like diabetes or pancreatitis, they shouldn’t eat ice cream at all as it will probably have an impact on their health. It won’t kill them, but it definitely shouldn’t happen. Your dog eating a whole scoop of ice cream would be a bit like you eating cheeseburgers every meal for a day. Your dog definitely shouldn’t be eating a human-sized serving, as it will take up way too much of their calorie intake for the day. For example, one brand of vanilla ice cream contains a whopping 12.2g of sugar per serving, plus 7.2g of fat, adding up to 127 calories a pop. ![]() And the high-fat content in some ice creams can be a risk for dogs who suffer from pancreatitis.Įven vanilla ice cream, which is considered safer for dogs is packed with the sweet stuff. Plus, lots of sugar will probably make your dog hyperactive too. These conditions can in turn make your dog more susceptible to other illnesses like cancer. If your dog eats too much sugar or eats sugar regularly, it can lead to poor oral health, obesity, and even diabetes. Dogs aren’t evolved to digest sugar very well, but also, they are smaller than we are so tolerate less before they begin to feel sick. So why is ice cream so hit and miss for dogs? Too much sugarīy far the biggest problem with ice cream is the sugar. It may also contain sweeteners, ingredients and flavours that might be harmful to your dog, like chocolate or xylitol. The problem with ice cream is that it contains a lot of sugar and lactose. You can even make your own fro-yo by buying yoghurt that you know is dog safe and simply freezing it for a healthier and cheaper alternative frozen treat. It has lower lactose so is easier for most dogs to digest, and it’s plainer too. There are better options for your pooch though, including plain frozen yoghurt. But if you really want to spoil your dog, a spoonful of vanilla ice cream should be reasonably safe, but keep it as an occasional treat. ![]() You will still need to make sure there is no xylitol and be very careful not to overfeed your dog because it still has a high sugar and fat content. Vanilla ice cream is generally considered relatively safe for dogs. They taste good! But usually, they are not healthy for us and they’re almost never good for your dog. Dogs tend to go mutts over foods and snacks we also love, like cheese, for pretty much same reasons we do. It’s creamy and it’s sweet, and like a lot of the high-value foods humans and hounds love, it’s high in fat. To understand why dogs go barking mad for ice cream, think of the reasons why you love it. Homemade ice cream is the safest way to create a frozen treat that your pup can eat without causing any pup-set stomachs, and it means they can eat a bit more of it too. But what if you want to spoil your dog with a larger serving, or something less likely to make them sick? You can find “dog-friendly” ice cream on sale, or you can make your own.
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