I love ice cream so much, can my dog eat it?
I remember seeing an article before, which mentioned that ice cream is a reserved item for sick patients in British hospitals. They provide ice cream to cancer patients and to pregnant women. Ice cream is provided, even for gastroenteritis patients.
Doctors said: "Patients with fever can cool down by eating ice cream to relieve dehydration caused by loss of body fluids. When you are sick and have no appetite, it will help replenish energy and help the immune system function."
They believe that high-quality ice cream contains sugar It is high in fat and saturated fat, and the animal fat in it can also increase cholesterol and is a source of energy and nutrition.
/Ice cream brings 100% vitality to life/
Can dogs eat ice cream?
Q: So since ice cream is so delicious, can relieve the heat, and is rich in nutrients, can dogs eat it?
A: Dogs can eat ice cream, but it is not recommended for health reasons. Because ice cream is a milk-based sweet, it can cause gastrointestinal problems, such as diarrhea or flatulence, for dogs who are lactose intolerant.
Plus ice cream, as a frozen food, can easily cause irritation to the stomach, and dogs' gastrointestinal tract is relatively fragile. Excessive consumption can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, soft stools or chronic gastroenteritis.
Furthermore, because ice cream contains high sugar content, it is not suitable for dogs suffering from diabetes coronary heart disease and anemia.
/Ice cream containing ingredients that are taboo for dogs is not suitable for consumption/
In addition, because dogs have many dietary taboos, some ice creams contain chocolate, and chocolate contains the ingredient theobromine . This element has a refreshing effect on people, but Dogs metabolize theobromine very slowly, and it will act on the dog's central nervous system and myocardium. The main clinical manifestations are over-excitement, accelerated heart rate, vomiting, etc., and can lead to death in severe cases.
In addition, if the ice cream contains xylitol, grapes, macadamia nuts and other ingredients, dogs must not eat it. Even if taken in small doses, it may cause poisoning in dogs.
/a small amount of food/
Q: But looking at the eager eyes of the dogs, I can't help but give them a few bites occasionally.
A: Although the dog’s eyes are very pitiful, you must bear it! Because eating ice cream is indeed not good for your dog’s body.
If you want to give your dog a cool treat in the summer, you can consider making a puree of bananas, peanut butter and some yogurt, refrigerating it for a while and giving it to your dog, but it should not be excessive. You can also replace it with other ingredients that are beneficial to dogs, such as apples, watermelon, etc. To raise pets scientifically, in addition to online popular science articles, you can also consult the Awen Internet Pet Hospital applet online to help pet owners solve various pet-raising problems.
Ways for dogs to cool down in summer
In fact, many people want to give their dogs ice cream for the purpose of cooling down. In summer, you can try the following methods to help dogs cool down.
1. Make sure to drink enough water.
The temperature is relatively high in summer. Drinking more water will help cool down the body and replenish water. To ensure that the dog drinks fresh water, it is necessary to add water or change the water in time. If your dog doesn't drink enough fluids, they may suffer from heat stroke or even become dehydrated.
2. Trim the hair appropriately
In the summer, you can trim the hair of dogs with long hair, but there is no need to shave, because the sweat glands in the dog's skin are not developed, and shaving has little effect on the dog's heat dissipation. Can play a protective role, effectively blocking mosquito bites and direct sunlight.
In fact, dogs mainly dissipate heat through their meat pads and tongues. In summer, you can clean the dog's soles and abdominal hair in time to help dissipate heat.
3. Keep indoor ventilation and ventilation
The weather in summer is easy to be hot and stuffy. It is recommended to frequently open windows for ventilation and maintain indoor air circulation. If you want to cool down your dog, you can turn on the fan or air conditioner appropriately, but be careful not to blow the fan or stay in the air-conditioned room for a long time to avoid catching cold.
