Easy Dog Icing Recipe (2 Ingredients)

This icing sets firm enough to pipe names and borders onto dog cakes and biscuits. It uses plain Greek yogurt and a starch, with no sugar.

For color, stir in a little beet juice for pink, a pinch of turmeric for yellow, or spirulina for green.

Why your dog will love this

• No sugar or food dye
• Pipes onto cakes and biscuits
• Sets in the fridge in 30 minutes

Ingredient notes

• Plain Greek yogurt Caution

  Unsweetened and xylitol-free.

  Plain and unsweetened only, with no xylitol. Some dogs are lactose intolerant.

• Cornstarch or tapioca starch Safe

  Fine in small amounts to thicken gravy.

See every ingredient in the safety guide

How to make Easy Dog Icing

Easy Dog Icing takes about 35 minutes from start to finish and makes 0.75 cup. It is an easy recipe. You will need piping bags and tips. Read through every step once before you start, and set out all the ingredients so nothing is missed.

Ingredients and why they are here

You need 3 ingredients. Each one is checked against the ingredient safety guide for dogs.

• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt: Unsweetened and xylitol-free. Plain and unsweetened only, with no xylitol. Some dogs are lactose intolerant.
• 2 tbsp cornstarch or tapioca starch: Fine in small amounts to thicken gravy.
• 1 tsp beet juice, optional, for color

Step-by-step instructions

1. Whisk the yogurt and starch until smooth and thick.
2. Add color if you like.
3. Spoon into a piping bag and decorate cooled cakes or biscuits.
4. Chill until set. Allow about 30 minutes.

Tips for success

• Use thick strained Greek yogurt; thin yogurt will not hold piped lines.
• Chill the filled piping bag for 10 minutes before decorating for sharper detail.
• Natural colors fade in light, so decorate close to serving time.

How to store it

Let everything cool completely before you pack it away, since trapped steam causes sogginess and mold. Keep it in the fridge for up to 5 days. Iced treats must be kept in the fridge. If anything smells off or shows mold, throw it out.

How much to serve

About 1 teaspoon per decorated biscuit. Each tbsp has about 10 calories. Treats and toppers should stay under 10 percent of your dog’s daily calories, so cut back their regular food a little on days you serve extra.

Swaps and variations

No plain Greek yogurt? Use plain cream cheese, softened. Change one ingredient at a time so you can tell how each swap affects the texture.

Why dogs love it

No sugar or food dye. Pipes onto cakes and biscuits. Sets in the fridge in 30 minutes.

Feeding tips for dogs

Introduce any new food slowly, starting with a small piece, and wait a day to see how your dog’s stomach handles it. Dogs with allergies, pancreatitis, kidney disease or diabetes may need changes, so check with your vet first. Keep fresh water out, especially with dry or salty-tasting treats, and count every treat toward the daily allowance so meals stay balanced.

Make it ahead

To save time, measure and prep the ingredients the day before and keep them covered in the fridge. Label containers with the recipe name and date so you always know what to use first. Most of the work in this recipe is hands-off, so it fits easily around a busy week.

What to watch for

Mild gas or a softer stool for a day can happen with any new food. Call your vet if your dog vomits more than once, has diarrhea for more than a day, seems tired or in pain, or refuses food. If you think your dog ate something toxic, call your vet or an animal poison control line right away.

Safety notes

Yogurt: Plain and unsweetened only, with no xylitol. Some dogs are lactose intolerant. Never add onion, garlic, chocolate, grapes, raisins, xylitol or salt, and check the safety guide before trying a new ingredient with your dog. This recipe is general information, not veterinary advice.

Frequently asked questions

Does dog icing harden?

It firms in the fridge but stays soft. For hard icing, dry iced biscuits in a 170°F oven for an hour.

Is cornstarch safe for dogs?

Yes, in the small amounts used here.

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