At what age can my puppy safely eat ice cream or whipped cream?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Dogs typically do not have a complete intolerance to dairy, but as it is not a mainstay of their dietary needs, it can cause GI upset. I typically do not recommend giving dogs straight milk, and lower sugar ice creams can have artificial sugars (such as xylitol) which are toxic to dogs. Regular ice cream or cheese can be fine in small amounts but it based on each individual animal. If you want to give your dog anything dairy as a small treat, only start with one thing in very small amounts to see how Brody tolerates it and ensure he doesn't develop any vomiting/diarrhea.

Thank you for relying PetCoach today to ask if you can give your dog ice cream cone. I can't say that it's the best idea for Jovie, but I would be lying if I said I haven't give my dog a small amount of [ice cream](https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/ice-cream/) from time to time. You might expect some diarrhea from ice cream, but that is likely the worst consequence she may have. Beagles have tough tummies in my experience since they tend to eat just about everything. Minor upset can typically be managed at home with a short fast followed by a bland diet fed in small, frequent amounts until symptoms resolve. Transition slowly to the regular diet afterwards.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Rocky. No, I do not recommend giving vanilla ice cream. It will likely make the loose stool worse. Dogs do not digest lactose well. Ice cream is also high in fat which can exacerbate diarrhea if given in large quantities. If possible, he should have fecal testing to see if you can determine the cause of the diarrhea. He will likely need a deworming medication and possibly an antibiotic. I hope this information helps!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Dogs do not have the enzymes to break down dairy products like humans do. While the puppichino isn't toxic (as long as it is coffee and chocolate free), it could cause some diarrhea. You could try a small amount and see if she gets diarrhea and if so, stop giving it. Really she doesn't need the treat but if it makes you feel good, once a week is ok! Kisses to Chloe!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. If Maverick has always had milk, he can probably tolerate small amounts until 1 year. It should not be his primary source of food. However, many puppies quickly lose the ability to digest milk, so if Maverick is having any diarrhea, the milk would be the first thing I would stop. Best of luck to you and Maverick!

Thank you for relying PetCoach today to ask if you can give your dog [strawberry](https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/strawberries/) ice cream. Yes and no. A small amount of strawberry [ice cream](https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/ice-cream/) occasionally may be fine, but it could also lead to stomach upset in sensitive dogs. Most dogs are lactose intolerant, which means they may have difficulty digesting dairy products. If you choose to offer strawberry ice cream, make sure it does not contain xylitol (an artificial sweetener), chocolate, [raisins](https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/raisins/) or macadamia nuts. These ingredients are all toxic to dogs.

Happy birthday Zeke! Some dogs can handle small infrequent amounts of human food without any problems. However, others are more sensitive. Gastrointestinal upset and/or pancreatitis can result from human food ingestion. There is no way to predict if he will have an issue or not. A very small amount is less likely to cause a problem. I hope this information helps!