9 Delicious Dog Frosting Recipes for Special Occasions (2024)

FAQs

What frosting is good for dogs? ›

Place cooked tapioca (or potato) starch and yogurt in a small bowl and combine thoroughly. Mix in water, a tablespoon at a time, until you get the consistency of frosting. Get creative with your icing: Make a holiday decoration, write your dog's name, or just dip BLUE Santa Snacks or BLUE Health Bars into the frosting.

Dog friendly fluffy frosting

Most dog cake frosting recipes I found use yogurt and peanut butter which is too soft and also, too much of either of those ingredients is not good for dogs. Solution: whipped mashed potato!!

How long will the icing last? There is no simple answer to this. On its own, and fully dried, it will last for years. Our test samples on icing dry dog bone cookies lasted three years before our taster got into them.

To create a piping consistency add guar gum or more tapioca flour to thicken. Guar gum is a stronger thickener than tapioca flour so you will need less. The amount of either ingredient you need to thicken will depend on how much icing you are thickening. Add a very small amount at a time to reach desired thickness.

Cool Whip uses high fructose corn syrup, which isn't toxic to dogs, but definitely isn't good for them. Sugar-free Cool Whip uses NutraSweet, which is derived from stevia, and is also non-toxic to dogs, but could upset their tummy in large quantities.

Cream Cheese Frosting

Non fat cream cheese is a good choice for the healthiest option.

Can Dogs Eat Greek Yogurt? Yes, Greek yogurt is great for dogs, provided it is xylitol-free. Your dog may even like the texture of Greek yogurt more. It's thicker because the whey gets strained out.

Stay away from all forms of sugar and artificial sweeteners. Although a little bit of sugar here and there isn't toxic for your dog, it will cause health issues if they continue to eat sugar repeatedly over time.

Place chocolate-covered candies on face for eyes and nose. Cut licorice in 8 thin strips, and place on feet to define paws. Cut fruit snack for collar and tag, and place at neck. Pipe writing gel to make dog's initial on tag.

Yes, dogs can have honey in small amounts as it's high in sugar. Honey provides antioxidants and can help with allergies in dogs. Some dogs may find the sweetness of honey overwhelming. Ensure honey is pure, without added sweeteners or xylitol, which is toxic to dogs.

What frosting is safe for dogs? ›

Simple! Kill the sugar. This basic pupcake with peanut butter frosting can also be adapted to other dog friendly ingredient like bananas or apples. For the frosting, a base of yogurt, cream cheese or even potatoes mixed with peanut butter with for the lactose sensitive dogs can also be used.

Airtight containers are ideal for storing homemade dog treats. But, as above, make sure your dog treats are completely dry. Expel as much air as possible from the likes of ziplock bags and other deflatable storage containers as air equals moisture which in turn equals mould.

Although your dog will not die if they eat a bit of icing, it is not good for them because of the high sugar content. Icing also contains milk, cream, and butter, which can be difficult for your dog to digest, leading to an upset stomach and diarrhea.

Frosted Flakes don't add any nutritional value to a dog's diet, and the added sugar can lead to health complications if a dog eats them regularly.

Sugar and artificial materials in Betty Crocker icing are mistaken for puppies in massive amounts. You need to avoid giving your dog this treat on an ordinary basis, especially if he is lactose illiberal. Consider the usage of dog-satisfactory frosting made especially for puppies.

Stay away from all forms of sugar and artificial sweeteners. Although a little bit of sugar here and there isn't toxic for your dog, it will cause health issues if they continue to eat sugar repeatedly over time. This includes all forms of sugar: Brown sugar.