Is it okay to give my dogs ice cubes or put ice cubes in their water? I read an article that said that it caused bloat, like throwing a person into an ice-cold swimming pool, causing the muscles to dangerously constrict. When I looked it up on WebMD, they mentioned that dogs that are more at risk for this are ones with deep chests and narrow waists. Since Buster is my bicycling buddy and fits that description (dalmatian), I was particularly concerned, especially since I take a water bottle with me and share it with him when we’re riding.

by | Aug 23, 2013

n theory, they should like ice water, just like we do, after a really hot day. Watch if the water is too cold – can make them puke – like a big shock to a warm belly – just like you read.

The second thing to think about for those who really seek cool/cold things is to feed them cooling foods – more beef, less chicken, and use fresh veggies to cool down.

Short answer – ice cubes in moderation are fine as long as no pukeys

1 Comment

  1. Trudy Garrett
    Trudy Garrett on August 5, 2017 at 7:58 pm

    Thanks for the info…
    All the Best….

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