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Hot day ...and cool ICE!! And 4 happy Setters:-))

Comment by Denise Brend - (Devacott) on August 11, 2009 at 5:04pm: Great idea...Im going to try this for my girls - thanks for that x

Comment by colette tuite on August 11, 2009 at 5:57pm: How long did it last??

Comment by Vojna Medvedec on August 11, 2009 at 6:01pm: Super idea,we have also up to 37 degrees,but I never give anything from the fridge to mine;have you already experience with ice,let us know Carmen.My dogs eat a lot of fruits.but not completely frozen
Thank you.
Lovely photos!

Comment by Carmen Lorenzi on August 12, 2009 at 12:35am: @colette: it last about 2 hours (as they didn't make a break:-)
@Vojna: I first had some doubts that they could become diarrhoea....but nothing! None of them had problems. So for my dogs I can say: It's a super thing for hot days...

Comment by Melinda Auld on August 12, 2009 at 1:27am: What a great idea! I'll be using this one next summer for my redheads. They say, "Thank you!" in advance :)

Comment by Annie Cheron on August 12, 2009 at 1:54am: MUUM !!!! et en plus le gâteau est sur un plateau d'ARGENT !!!! restaurant 5 étoiles !

Comment by Nicole Wilson on August 12, 2009 at 4:35am: Brilliant idea, Carmen! And they must have really enjoyed it all having a go at it together!! Must try this sometime too...

Comment by McBIRDY - Jean DUHANT on August 12, 2009 at 4:46am: Happy dogs !!
I also like ice cream ! My favourite is the BANANA SPLIT!!

Comment by Sjoerd Jobse on August 12, 2009 at 3:12pm: Hi,

It also think dogs love it BUT lately I read on a Golden Retriever forum the following about ice cubes etc

Can bloat be attributed to feeding your dog ice or ice water?
A: Not directly. If your dog drinks the ice water or eats the ice cubes too fast, there is a potential to lead to bloat.

Bloat is a condition in a dog or cat when they eat too much or too fast, and suck in air with the food or water, allowing the stomach to fill with gas. Most often, dogs will eat their meal very fast and then run or play, sucking in air as they bounce around, filling their stomach. Some dogs will bloat by eating too much too fast. Regardless, the stomach fills with gas and is at risk for flipping, causing a GDV (Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus), which is an emergency condition and required immediate surgery. Dogs with bloat or a GDV can very quickly go into shock and if stretched too far can potentially slough part of their stomach, which is life threatening.

This was written by a vet as an answer, so please be careful....................

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