Maybe. Ice cream isn’t a dog-friendly food, but it’s possible to share certain types of ice cream with your dog without an adverse reaction. First, keep in mind that some dogs are lactose intolerant and should never have ice cream. Second, most ice cream is loaded with sugar, which dogs absolutely don’t need in their diet. Low-sugar ice cream, on the other hand, usually contains artificial sweeteners, which are probably worse for dogs than the sugar they’re replacing. (Xylitol, for one, is toxic.) Never feed your dog ice cream containing chocolate, which is also toxic.
Dog-Friendly Ice Cream Recipes
Did you know you can make dog-friendly ice cream at home? It’s easy to whip together with frozen fruit. Check out our favorite recipe blow or click the link above to see all of our tasty ice cream recipes for dogs.
Frosty Paws Alternative: Peanut Butter and Banana Ice Cream for Dogs
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Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream for Dogs
Your dog will go bananas for this Frosty Paws alternative!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cups 1x
- Category: Special occasion
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 2 Tbsp peanut butter
- 2 Tbsp plain yogurt (use non-fat or non-dairy alternative, like coconut milk if you prefer)
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
Instructions
- Dice up a ripe banana and freeze for at least 4 hours.
- In a food processor, place the frozen banana, peanut butter, and yogurt in the bowl and blitz until smooth.
- Serve with a sprinkle of cookies as pictured, a dollop of fruit (can you say PB&J?), or just as it is.
Your dog will thank you.
For More Information
We offer a collection of articles on foods that are healthy or dangerous for dogs to eat, covering everything from grains, fruits, and vegetables. You might also be interested in reading “Can My Dog Eat Cake?”
The information provided in this article is not a substitute for professional veterinary help.
