Can dogs have ice cream?

Assuming your dog isn't lactose intolerant, they can go ahead and eat ice cream, but again under certain conditions. You also want to stick with flavors that are safe for dogs to eat, the best of which being vanilla. Flavors like chocolate or raisin are big NO-NO's, because both these foods can be very toxic to dogs. read more

In place of ice cream, you can try feeding your dog frozen fruit in small quantities. Frozen bananas or blueberries are healthy snack options for dogs and provide a cool, frozen fix. Just make sure to avoid grapes and raisins of any kind, as they’re toxic to dogs. read more

Most people know that chocolate is bad for dogs. The problem in chocolate is theobromine. It's in all kinds of chocolate, even white chocolate. The most dangerous types are dark chocolate and unsweetened baking chocolate. Chocolate can cause a dog to vomit and have diarrhea. It can also cause heart problems, tremors, seizures, and death. read more

Chocolate is bad for dogs too so chocolate ice cream is not a good idea. More explanation: Dogs (and cats) are lactose-intolerant, so while they may be able to eat ice cream, it will make them sick and you'll most likely have a big mess to clean up afterwards. read more