Can dogs eat ice cubes?

For safety's sake, don't give puppy dogs any ice cubes. Just limit ice cube portions. Most experts actually recommend this kind of hydration. If you ensure that your dog doesn't choke, or damage their teeth, ice cubes are appropriate. read more

It is absolutely safe for dogs to eat ice cubes. As long as your water is safe to drink the ice will be a safe treat or toy for your dog. Many dogs really enjoy playing with ice cubes, especially when it is hot during the summer. If your dog has dental problems, you may want to use caution as the hard ice may be too much strain for their teeth. read more

Many dogs love ice cubes. They can be given as treats or put in the water bowl. Some behaviorists even recommend freezing toys or treats in ice for dogs to chew on. The biggest risk with ice is that aggressive chewers could break teeth. Frozen treats like ‘dog ice cream’ and yogurt have a softer texture (ice crystals are separated by fat). read more

Ice itself isn’t dangerous, as we now know, but certain situations associated with ice eating can cause problems. We’ve already mentioned bloat in dogs. Even if ice can’t cause it, your dog can bloat by eating or drinking ice water too fast. This is why people think that ice causes bloat. read more