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My woof-woof loves ice, but a friend of mine suggested that he can chip his teeth. I tend to disagree; my thought is that tooth enamel is harder than ice and therefore unlikely to chip. What do you think?

2007-09-18 01:37:32 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets Dogs

18 answers

yes, icecubes can fracture their teeth
http://www.animalhealthcare.ca/contents/content.asp?id=295&cat=dogs

there is also things being said about the possibility of bloat
http://www.wral.com/lifestyles/pets/blogpost/1700463/

what i give my dog to chew on and it occupies him for hours is a raw knucklebone. The marrow bones you buy can break their teeth

who would have thought there would be all these things to worry about when you bring home that little bundle of joy ... go figure

2007-09-18 03:39:03 · answer #1 · answered by annie 4 · 1 2

Dogs can fracture their teeth on ice cubes. People crush ice cubes between their molars, which come directly together in a flat surface (like a plier). Dog molars come along side each other (like a scissors), and that can cause the teeth to break. (Try putting a bone or chuck of ice in a plier, and then try in a scissors. The plier will probably just stop, but there is a good chance you'll bend the blades of the scissors.) This isn't to say that every time a dog chews ice cubes it will break a tooth, but they most certainly can fracture teeth on ice cubes.

And, to the poster who says that dogs can't/don't break teeth on bones: they most certainly do. Real bones, Nylabones, or any other bone can cause broken teeth. It has nothing to do with the hardness of the tooth, it has to do with the shearing.

2007-09-18 01:57:12 · answer #2 · answered by Chris 1 · 0 0

Ice and colder than room temp water is suspected as a cause of bloat which can be fatal and at the least an emergency vet visit.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=ice+dog+bloat

I could find no definitive medical source for this and have looked because I have a breed prone to bloat. Dogs that bloat are usually deep chested breeds and many have a family history of bloat.

As far as teeth go ask your own dentist ice chewing isn't good for humans either.

I admit I have in the past given ice to my dogs but then I also went and got a elevated bowl system when the word came out that it would reduce the risk of swallowing air and bloating. As it turns out newer evidence suggests that the elevated bowls actually increase the risk not reduce it.

2007-09-18 01:52:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

My dogs freak out over ice. We usually give some to them before bed. We just get a bowl of crushed ice and let them have at it. The pieces are usually melted by the time they try and chew it. The cold will not shock their system as the ice warms before it reaches the stomach. It is however possible to damage their teeth on it. That is why I choose crushed vs. cubed.

2007-09-18 02:03:21 · answer #4 · answered by sunshyne 2 · 0 0

Ice cubes are fine. Mine has had ice since she was a puppy, they love it and they consider the freezer the magical frosty treat machine. Every time we get ice they run to the fridge for their treat. Never had a problem in 2 years, and my sisters dog has never had a problem in 4. One is a Weim so she is a deep chested dog prone to bloat but she's never had a problem. I'd much rather give an ice cube when they are hot than to have them gulp a lot of water.

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2016-04-21 19:55:53 · answer #6 · answered by sherill 3 · 0 0

Mine loves ice and snow, too.
And it's definitely not going to chip his teeth. Bones are a lot harder than ice and dogs sure don't have problems chewing on those...

2007-09-18 01:45:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

My dogs love an ice cube on a warm day...and my vet says it's just fine. If a marrow bone doesn't chip their teeth, I doubt an ice cube will.

2007-09-18 01:48:09 · answer #8 · answered by Rachel-Pit Police-DSMG 6 · 0 0

Once in a while, let him chew on ice if he likes it, but dont let him do it all the time.

His teeth can handle the occasional crunching. All dogs seem to like semi crushed ice, they think its a hoot, but like all "parents", we owe it to them to know better and say "that is all" after a couple of spoonfuls.

2007-09-18 01:49:53 · answer #9 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0 0

I love this question. It's a good one. Let me start out by saying that I use to be an avid "ice eater" myself. And as for your woof-woof, it's just fine. It gives his something to entertain himself with and it's a little more fluids for him. It's a great treat for the summer time and I love watching them try to get it out of their water bowl! I have also seen dog treats where you toss a few toys in a bowl, fill it with water and freeze it. Them when you give it to them, they chew it and lick it to get the toys out.

2007-09-18 01:56:28 · answer #10 · answered by Kalyndra 2 · 0 1

In My Opinion, I wouldnt Let my dog chew on ice, only if it is crushed. the dog might choke. i doubt u want that to happen

2007-09-18 03:05:05 · answer #11 · answered by Courtney <3 2 · 0 0

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