Depending on which Google search result you read, the vote on sharing ice cubes with dogs is 50/50, yes/no. Pam Nichols, DVM, CCRP, CFI, offers guidance on the topic in this article, ultimately saying not to offer dogs ice, including teething puppies. The main risk is tooth damage, she says.
Giving a dog ice water, or just a handful of ice cubes, has no beneficial value.”
Source: Daily Paws, July 4, 2024. Link.
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