Frosty Paws for Puppies?

[Kate]

Has anyone given their puppies Frosty Paws? My German Shepherd used to love them, so my Mom bought some for Louie and wants to give him one. Seeing as how Louie is only 3 months old, I'm not sure if he is old enough yet? Anyone have experience with giving this to puppies?

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

Though I think a 3 month old puppy probably may be a little young, there are also better choices,  Dogsters and Doghound,  have much better ingredients. Daisy has these as a treat, sometimes 2 times a week in the summer.

[Katie, John & Parker pup]

I gave Parker some this summer...he was/is a puppy...but older than 3 months...he didn't have any issues with it and loved the taste! I gave it to him on those especially hot days!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I personally wouldn't give Frosty Paws to a dog of any age, but especially not to a young puppy.

 It's loaded with soy, which is one of the top five foods believed to trigger food allergies in dogs,  and unnamed animal fat preserved with BHA and BHT, both of which are banned in most countries and are believed to be carcinogens. Also, a lot of dogs have trouble digesting dairy products, and Frosty Paws contains a lot of whey. That can be tough on a young puppy's digestive system. There's nothing of any nutritional value in Frosty Paws, and at 130 calories per serving, there are a lot better choices if you want to give your dog a treat. How about plain low-fat frozen yogurt? 

 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Kate, why not join us in The Food Group? Lots of good info and ideas on healthy treats.

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

I think a little young, my DH won't let ours have these at all.

[Kate]

Thanks for replying Lisa, Katie, Karen, & Jennifer! I used to give my German Shepherd Dogsters b/c they were lower fat, etc. but Frosty Paws are all that are available in the town where my Mom lives. I didn't let her give one to Louie b/c I think he is too young & now I am wondering about the ingredients. Thanks so much for pointing out the BHA / BHT Karen. Yikes. When you say plain low-fat frozen yogurt, do you freeze it yourself, or do you mean the stuff you can buy as ice cream?

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

You can give your dog the same frozen yogurt you would eat yourself as an occasional treat. Some of us treat our dogs to real vanilla ice cream on special occasions, too. Of course, it's better to look for ice cream and yogurt that are low-fat. You can also just give plain unflavored fat-free yogurt as a treat, which eliminates sugar, too, and add your own dried cranberries, blueberries, or whatever your dog likes. You can freeze that, too. You can also make frozen fresh fruit cubes, like ice cubes, for a cool treat. We have lots of ideas like this for healthy treats in The Food Group. Many of us have learned the hard way that just because a product is made and sold for dogs, it doesn't mean it's safe or healthy for them.