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How to make dog-friendly ice cream at home

By Kimberley Spinney

A dog enjoys an ice cream with his owner as they take part in the Great North Dog Walk on June 4, 2017 in South Shields, England. Founded in 1990 by former teacher and two times UK Fundraiser of the Year Tony Carlisle the event helps raise thousands of pounds for charity. The event is internationally recognised and currently holds the world record as the largest dog walk ever held. This year there were reported to be over 28,000 dogs represented by 128 breeds. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)
A dog enjoys an ice cream with his owner as they take part in the Great North Dog Walk on June 4, 2017 in South Shields, England. Founded in 1990 by former teacher and two times UK Fundraiser of the Year Tony Carlisle the event helps raise thousands of pounds for charity. The event is internationally recognised and currently holds the world record as the largest dog walk ever held. This year there were reported to be over 28,000 dogs represented by 128 breeds. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images) /
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You can make dog-friendly ice cream at home

We love spoiling our dogs. And whether that means giving them dog treats, toys, or anything else their hearts desire (up to a point), there is nothing better than giving them ice cream on a hot summer day.

Not only is it satisfying, but it is also fun to watch. Seeing them make a mess (a controlled mess that is) and get all excited over the icy treat is what happiness is made of. And that is especially true when you are the one making the ice cream.

Now don’t get me wrong, we love the store bought ice cream treats as well, but there is something satisfying about being able to make your own at home. Luckily for us, we learned a thing or two from the people over at The Takeout, who tracked down another dog lover making the icy treat for pups.

What you need to make ice cream for your pup at home

While there are plenty of recipes you can find online, the one thing to take note of is the fact that you need to make sure the ingredients you are using are safe for your pup. This also means making sure your dog can handle dairy as a base. If they can’t, that’s okay, as there are non-dairy bases you can use.

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However, we aren’t talking about milk here, as you will really be looking to yogurt to act as your key component.

Over on Rover, they opted for more of a sherbet option, which was basically watermelon and yogurt blended together and then frozen. Another option is mixing peanut butter, yogurt, and bananas together and freezing that mix. Of course, if you aren’t digging into this icy treat yourself, you can always add ingredients that a typical ice cream might not incorporate.

Why not add bits of bacon or broccoli to the ice cream blend? Make it a more savory flavor if you want.

Think about this as a chance to experiment a bit, while also remembering that there are just some things that our pups should not eat.

Seriously, making ice cream for your pup is as simple as mixing yogurt and dog-friendly fruit together and throwing it in the freezer. What could be difficult about that?

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Have you ever made ice cream for your dog? Will you try it this summer? Tell us all about it in the comments.

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