Let’s be honest, angel delight is a tasty dessert for many of us. With that, let’s take a look at angel delight, what it’s made from and if it’s safe for your dog to eat.
Can Dogs Have Angel Delight?
The quick answer to this is technically yes, dogs can have angel delight. There’s nothing toxic in angel delight that will hurt them unless it has xylitol.
But remember, we all love our tail-wagging friends and we want to make the best decision for their long-term life.
Angel delight is high in sugar, and because of the long-term health effects that come from eating lots of fat and sugar, it’s best to try to avoid giving it to your dog.
What’s Angel Delight Made Of?
Typical ingredients consist of:
Palm Oil, Sugar, Modified Starch, Emulsifiers (Propylene Glycol Esters of Fatty Acids, Lecithins), Gelling Agents (Sodium Phosphates, Diphosphates), Lactose (Milk), Milk Proteins, Strawberry Powder (2%), Whey Powder (Milk), Calcium Carbonate, Anti-Caking Agent (Silicon Dioxide), Colours (Beetroot Red, Carotenes), and Flavouring.
Angel delight is actually a quick and easy dessert to prepare; simply add a splash of milk, whisk it to the desired texture, and treat it to a brief stint in the fridge.
When taking the ingredients into consideration, there’s nothing in small doses that will have a negative effect on your furry buddy.
There’s something very important to be aware of in the last sentence: small doses. A little sugar won’t have any short-term effects on your dog.
But of course, over time, foods such as angel delight that are high in fat, like sugar and milk, will have a negative effect on your dog’s health.
It’s important to know that the most common issue for dogs that ingest a lot of fat and sugar face results in cavities, weight gain, diabetes and more.
Why Not Make A Desert For Your Dog?
Fruity popsicle
As we all love a popsicle, with these fruity popsicles your dog won’t be left out of the family deserts. Perfect for indulging your four-legged friend. With these, you will no longer be looking at sad eyes at the dinner table.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups of strawberries
- 2 bananas
- ½ cup coconut oil
- Dog biscuits
- A splash of water
Method:
- Blend the strawberries and bananas together until it’s smooth and heat your coconut oil until melted.
- Stir the fruity mixture and coconut oil together. The mixture should be reasonably thick with the texture of soft ice cream, but if it’s too thick, just add a little water.
- Add the mixture to some paper cups and then cover it with cling film.
- Make a hole in the middle of the cling film using a knife and push the dog biscuit through.
- Put them in the freezer and your dog is ready to enjoy!
Conclusion
While we wish we could share everything with our furry friends, there’re many things that they shouldn’t eat. It’s important to remember that as owners, we are responsible for their health and well-being, and knowing what they can and can’t eat is a big part of that. And while your dog can technically eat angel delight, it’s not healthy for them in the long term.
