Make your own dog ice cream
Summertime is ice cream time! It's not just us humans who enjoy a frozen dessert when the temperatures are high. Dogs are also happy to enjoy a tasty cool-down!
Can dogs have ice cream?
Most owners are probably aware that we cannot simply spoil our dogs with the sweet temptation from the nearest ice cream parlour. Sugar and other ingredients can make dogs ill. However, with the right ingredients, our four-legged friends don't have to miss out on the pleasure of ice cream.
The important thing is not to feed your dog too much ice cream at once! Some dogs react to the frozen delicacies with stomach upsets and abdominal pain. It is therefore better to feed small portions several times a day.
Also note: include the ice cream portions in the ration calculation so that the dog does not put on weight!
The advantages of homemade dog ice cream
Making your own ice cream for your dog has a few plus points:
- Choose your own ingredients: One of the most important reasons to make your own dog ice cream is that you have the power to decide on the ingredients. Especially with sensitive dogs, you can then consciously choose the foods that your dog can really tolerate.
- Prepare your favourite flavour: If you make your own ice cream, you can tailor it to your dog's individual preferences.
- Small effort - big effect: It's quick and easy to make and you're doing something good for your dog!
Everything you need to know about making your own dog ice lollies
- Combination of chicken and saithe - for intense flavour and maximum acceptance
- Valuable omega-3 fatty acids from fish - can support skin and coat
- High-quality protein sources - provide easily digestible protein for your dog
- Grain- and gluten-free recipe - suitable for many food-sensitive dogs
- Practical sushi shape - easy to portion & ideal for use during training
- Naturally dried meat & fish snack - from the Hamburg-based family business Snackies
- Single protein duck breast - high-quality and well-tolerated source of protein
- Gently air-dried - preserves the natural flavour and important nutrients
- High in protein and very low in fat - also ideal for diet-conscious or overweight dogs
- Grain and gluten-free recipe - particularly well tolerated, even by sensitive dogs
- Practically portionable - strips can be easily broken into small training pieces
- High-quality meat snack for training and everyday life
- Animal single protein beef - high-quality, strong source of protein with a high muscle meat content
- Gently air-dried - preserves the intense meat flavour and important nutrients
- Naturally rich in iron and zinc - supports your dog's normal metabolism
- High acceptance - many dogs particularly like the strong beef flavour
- Easy to portion meat strips - for training, walks or small rewards in between meals
- Natural meat snack without artificial additives - made in Hamburg
- Animal single protein lamb - a particularly well-tolerated source of protein, even for sensitive dogs
- Gentle production - preserves the natural meat flavour and important nutrients
- High-quality protein - supports muscle maintenance and provides valuable energy
- Grain and gluten-free recipe - ideal for dogs with food sensitivities or intolerances
- Easy to portion - strips can be easily broken into small training pieces
- Natural meat snack with no artificial additives - made in Germany
- Single-protein lamb - a well-tolerated source of protein, even for sensitive or allergy-prone dogs
- Gently dried - preserves the natural meat flavour and important nutrients
- High-quality protein - supports muscles, metabolism and energy supply
- Naturally low in fat - ideal for frequent rewards in everyday life or during training
- Small cube shape - perfect for portioning as a training snack or reward during a walk
- Natural meat snack without artificial additives - produced in a family business in Hamburg
- Single protein horse - rare, particularly well-tolerated protein source for sensitive dogs
- Ideal for intolerances - can also be used for exclusion diets
- Gently dried - preserves the natural meat flavour and valuable nutrients
- High-quality protein and iron - supports muscles and normal haematopoiesis
- Low-fat recipe - also suitable for frequent rewards in everyday life or training
- Natural meat snack without artificial additives - produced in a German family business
- Single protein horse - rare, hypoallergenic protein source for sensitive or allergy-prone dogs
- Gently dried - preserves natural meat flavour and valuable nutrients
- Naturally low in fat - ideal for dogs that need to watch their weight
- Rich in high-quality protein and iron - supports muscles and normal haematopoiesis
- Small cube shape - perfect as a training snack or reward during a walk
- Natural meat snack with no artificial additives - produced without animal testing
- Single protein horse - rare, well-tolerated source of protein for sensitive or allergy-prone dogs
- Gently dried - preserves the intense meat flavour and important nutrients
- High-quality protein and iron - supports muscles and normal haematopoiesis
- Moderate fat content - also suitable for dogs with low energy requirements
- Practical taler shape - easy to portion for training or walks
- Natural meat snack - produced without animal testing in a traditional Hamburg family business
- Monoprotein beef - high-quality protein source with a high lean meat content
- Smoked over pine wood - provides a particularly strong, smoky flavour
- Rich in zinc and iron - supports metabolism, immune system and haematopoiesis
- High meat content - natural meat snack with intensive acceptance
- Ideal as an everyday reward - flavoursome snack for training, walks or in between meals
- Resealable bag - keeps the snacks fresh for longer and preserves the full flavour
- Monoprotein duck - easily digestible source of protein, also suitable for many sensitive dogs
- With sweet potato - provides fibre, beta-carotene and important minerals
- Gently processed - air-dried duck breast, gently pre-cooked sweet potato
- Naturally low in fat - also ideal for dogs with lower energy requirements
- Meat and vegetables combined - ensures a varied flavour and high acceptance
- Practical snack sticks - easy to portion as a reward during training or on a walk
Dog ice cream made quickly - it's that easy:
With these three quick tips, you can conjure up the perfect refreshment for your dog in no time at all.
- Pour the dog smoothie into ice moulds and pop them in the freezer.
- Mix wet food with a little water , puree if necessary, pour into ice moulds and pop into the freezer.
- Fill dog toys (e.g. Kong or Toppl) with natural yoghurt or curd cheese, freeze and serve frozen to the dog. This guarantees an activity with a cooling effect.
When time is of the essence: Italian dog ice cream
At PERRO, we were absolutely convinced by the ready-made dog ice cream mix from FidOVet, which is Italian "Dolce Vita" for dogs in 6 different flavours. With the ready-made ice cream mix, you can conjure up a wholesome cooling treat for your dog in no time at all. Simply add water to the mixture, shake, freeze and after 3 hours you can serve your pet the perfect gelato.
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Ingredients for dog ice cream - what's in it
There are no limits to your imagination when preparing dog ice cream. You can add anything that your dog tolerates and likes to eat to your homemade ice cream: Meat, fruit, vegetables, herbs or wet food. Here are some ingredients that are suitable for dog ice cream and should serve as inspiration:
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| Vegetables |
Cooked only
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| Dairy products |
Alternative: lactose-free products if the dog does not tolerate lactose |
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Fruity dog ice cream
- 1 apple
- 1 banana
- 1 handful of berries (e.g. blueberries)
- 2 tablespoons of natural yoghurt or curd cheese
- 1 tablespoon of oil (e.g. salmon oil or linseed oil)
- Add a little more water if required.
Puree all the ingredients and divide the mixture into small moulds.
Tip: For dogs that do not tolerate lactose, replace yoghurt/curd cheese with water or use lactose-free products!
Frozen dog yoghurt
- 3 tablespoons natural yoghurt
- 1 teaspoon of honey (liquid)
- 1 handful of berries (e.g. strawberries)
Simply mix all the ingredients together and pour into moulds. You can mash the berries a little with a fork or, alternatively, puree everything finely.
Flakes of ice cream
- 3 tablespoons of rolled oats (or other flakes of your choice)
- 1 carrot, 1/2 cucumber or other vegetables of your choice
- 3 tablespoons curd cheese
- 1 tablespoon of oil
Finely grate the vegetables and mix well with the other ingredients. Pour into suitable moulds and place in the freezer.
Tip: A few blobs of wet food or some meat can also be incorporated into this ice cream.
Soup ice cream
Homemade and frozen broth is also ideal as a cool snack between meals and provides your dog with additional liquid.
- Simply simmer 1.5 litres of water and the desired ingredients (vegetables, chicken or beef) for approx. 1.5 hours.
- Allow the soup to cool, pour into moulds and freeze.
Tip: Adding finely grated carrots to the moulds and soup on top provides additional flavour and is also healthy.
Caution: do not use any spices, onions or garlic for the dog soups!
