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Can dogs eat Mint ice cream?

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Overview

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Caution. Classic mint ice cream is not toxic to dogs. However, excessive consumption of mint ice cream should be avoided because of its high fat and sugar content; it can also disrupt your dog's digestive system because most dogs are lactose intolerant.

Risks

health-risks
  • Mint ice cream may contain peppermint and spearmint oil or extract. While they are not toxic to dogs, mint ice cream should only be consumed in small amounts to avoid digestive issues.
  • The milk in ice cream contains lactose that can cause stomach upset in dogs with lactose intolerance.
  • Mint ice cream also has high-fat content. Excessive consumption can result in unhealthy weight gain.
  • Some mint ice cream contains chocolate chips which are harmful to dogs.
  • Sugar-free mint ice cream may contain xylitol which is highly toxic to dogs.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Mint ice cream should only be given to dogs occasionally in small amounts.

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