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No shirt, no shoes, no service — a phrase common across the food and beverage industry. But no dogs? That’s a phrase that multiple chain restaurants don’t have in their vocabulary. In fact, these nine restaurants offer everything from sweet biscuit treats to canine-friendly hamburger patties. Next time you visit one of the following chains, you can pick up something for your canine companion as well.
Note: While these are treats created for your pet, they should be consumed in moderation. Some of these items include dairy, sugar, or fat which can cause stomach aches or weight gain. While it is OK for dogs to have a little milk, owners should be cognizant of the symptoms of lactose intolerance.
America may run on Dunkin’, but when you are in the drive-thru with your cuddly companion, ask the staff for a puppy latte — whipped cream in a cup. And if you want to sit and stay awhile, ask them for dog treats.
This list wouldn’t be complete without the famous Puppuccino. All you have to do is ask your barista for the lick-able treat, which is made out with a small amount of espresso and whipped cream.
This chain started out as a hot dog vendor in the middle of New York’s Madison Square Park, which includes a well-visited dog hangout for furry friends. In honor of its roots, this chain features a “For Dogs” menu on their website, but when visiting, ask for a Pooch-ini. This small dessert includes dog biscuits and vanilla custard. Owners can also pick up a Bag O’ Bones which is a bag of five dog biscuits made by New York’s Bocce’s Bakery. “Shake Shack’s dog menu is available at all Shake Shacks except stadiums, ballparks, airports, and international outposts,” the company’s website states.
This cupcake and dessert chain started out as a Beverly Hills bakery in 2005, but in 2012 created the first cupcake ATM. Now, their menu includes sweet treats for dogs. Pupcakes, made out of sugar, egg whites, and buttermilk, also come in a sugar-free version. These small cupcakes are topped with yogurt frosting.
Known for their fresh custard, Culver’s offers dog biscuits. If you drive thru specific locations, you can ask them for a little extra treat. Their milk bone will come with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, but make sure to enjoy it in moderation.
A rival of frozen custard, but known for its famous Blizzard, Dairy Queen also offers Pup Cups. Similar to the others in this list, it includes a dog treat smack dab in the middle of vanilla ice cream.
This Southwest and Pacific Coast chain offers a couple of options for your furry friend. The first is a pup patty, which is a salt-free burger. The second, Flying Dutchman, consists of two beef patties with a slice of cheese. Your pooch will have you flying across the country to have a taste.
What can my dog eat from the Wendy’s menu?
The following is a breakdown of some of the staple foods at Wendy’s and how suitable they would be for your dog. Please bear in mind that I am not a veterinarian so do verify any information with your trusted professional vet.
The bottom line is you should not feed your dog Wendy’s at all. Instead, only vet-approved and healthy dog food. So, all of this is for illustrative purposes only, and when perhaps you have no choice.
There are a few different burger options on the Wendy’s menu, it’s not just a case of whether your dog can eat a Wendy’s hamburger given all the options.
What I would say though, is that if you are letting them have a burger at Wendy’s, get rid of the bun, sauces, and other fillings – just let them have the meat.
If you think of it as a Wendy’s dog menu (which it isn’t), you could do worse than the Baconator burger when it comes to dog-friendly items. The base is the beef patty and bacon strips which your dog will salivate over.
The American cheese could trigger a lactose intolerance issues (many dogs are intolerant) but should not be too serious given the small amounts.
The ketchup contains onion powder, but it is a relatively small amount, so it shouldn’t upset your dog’s stomach. But it’s worth mentioning here if you didn’t know it, that onions are toxic to dogs, but probably not in the trace amounts you find in this burger.
The mayo is equally safe-ish. The mustard in the mayo wouldn’t be strong enough to cause gastroenteritis.
That said, there is a huge amount of salt in this burger. The calories are also eye-wateringly high. So, avoid giving this to your dog if you can, but it’s not the end of the world if they take a bite.
Dave’s burgers at Wendy’s worse than the Baconator burger range. Essentially, it’s the vegetables are the issue.
That’s not to say that vegetables are always an issue, it’s the onions. As I mentioned earlier, onions are incredibly toxic to dogs. Much more than we would first expect.
Consuming too much onion can cause the following in dogs:
In fact, according to the American Kennel Club:
So, without the onions, the Dave burger range at Wendy’s isn’t too bad for dogs, particularly if you limit them to just the patties.
Pickles are incredibly high in salt. The onion powder in the ketchup is also something to watch out for. But without the onion – this range is not too bad.
As you can probably guess, the onion rings in the Pretzel Bacon Pub burger range are going to cause problems. You also have mustard here which is toxic to dogs. The warm beer cheese sauce should also be avoided for your dog’s consumption.
Out of the entire burger range, this is probably one of the worst items on the Wendy’s menu to give your dog.
This is a fairly basic cheeseburger but has a very similar makeup as Dave’s burgers. Therefore, you’ll need to watch out for the same things: onion, mayo, lactose in the cheese, and extremely salty pickles.
That and the high-calorie count make this burger worthy of avoiding but not the worst thing on the menu for your dog.
So, what about chicken burger at Wendy’s for your dog to eat? Surely the chicken sandwiches are ever so slightly better for your dog’s health than the beef patties?
Well… yes and no. The chicken batter actually contains quite a high concentration of onion and garlic powders which are toxic to dogs. It is unlikely to fully poison them at this amount but if may make your dog a little sick if they eat too much.
Tomatoes and lettuce are pretty harmless.
The grilled chicken isn’t much better here. It is still seasoned with onion and garlic powders. It’s likely much less than the classic chicken sandwich batter so a little safer, but still not amazing for your dog’s health.
The honey mustard is definitely best avoided as it can really make your dog unwell.
Lazy Dog Cafe
Pups that dine at Lazy Dog with their owners are in for a treat. Always welcome on the patio. Pups can enjoy a nice bowl of brown rice with either chicken or a hamburger patty on top. Water is always provided for these furry friends.