The tinkling of an ice cream van is the sign that summer is upon us once more. And summer indisputably means ice cream!  

This year, you and your doggy BFF can tuck into a frozen treat together, thanks to the genius of Ollie and Van Leeuwen. 

That’s right—your dog’s favorite food brand and your own favorite ice cream cream brand have teamed up to make sure that no pup (or human!) goes without ice cream this summer!

Ollie + Van Leeuwen = the dream collab

Ollie, a dog food brand renowned for its high-quality, human-grade, vet-recommended meals that dogs love, set out to create a dog-friendly treat to enrich your dog’s joy and their experience of summer. And they knew there was no better partner than Van Leeuwen, an ice cream brand that makes high-quality ice cream in inventive flavors that’s meant to make you feel good. 

Together, they’ve created a limited edition artisanal ice cream designed specifically for dogs that everyone, canine and human, can feel good about. Ollie gets that when you’re eating a delicious pint of ice cream, you want to share it with your dog. Now you can!

First launched in summer 2024, this first-of-its-kind collaboration was so popular that it’s been brought back due to popular demand. So if you missed out last year, now’s your chance to secure your pup the frosty treat that carefree summers are made of! When your dog twitches and yips while they’re sleeping, did you know that they’re dreaming about this ice cream?

Pooch-friendly artisanal ice cream

So what’s in the pint? Let’s dig in. 

Made with the best ingredients chosen for their taste and quality (like all of Ollie and Van Leeuwen’s products), the Van Leeuwen and Ollie Frozen Dog Treat is a non-dairy ice cream made with creamy peanut butter, fresh bananas, refreshing oat milk, and rich coconut cream. 

If that sounds pretty good to you, feel free to give it a try! No judgement here. It’s totally edible and safe for humans, so if you can’t stop yourself from taking a few sneaky licks before you hand the goods over to your pup, we won’t tell anyone.  

The flavor profile is gently sweet and a little salty, with visible swirls of peanut butter bringing a nutty richness that your dog won’t be able to resist. It’s a tasty, top-quality treat without harmful ingredients. 

Brittany L. White, PhD, vice president of research, development, & engineering and commercial enablement at Ollie, and Lindsay Kay Cassibry, MPH, DVM, in-house veterinarian at Ollie, said: “Dogs are naturally drawn to sweet flavors because, like humans, they have taste receptors that detect sweetness, which is often a signal of nutrient-rich foods like fruits or sweet vegetables. 

“While they don’t crave sugar the way humans do, the mild sweetness in certain fruits or treats can enhance palatability and create positive associations during rewarding moments. The Ollie x Van Leeuwen Peanut Butter & Banana frozen ice cream treat includes just a touch of natural sweetness from banana and a small amount of added sugar to appeal to your dog’s palate without making it overly sweet.” 

Why Ollie and Van Leeuwen made ice cream for dogs

We’ve all watched our dogs fondly as they hanker for just one bite of whatever tastiness is on our dinner plates. Most of the time you can’t share your food with them, as many human foods just aren’t safe for dogs (although there are some surprising exceptions to that rule, which Ollie takes full advantage of in their vet-nutritionist-approved recipes). 

According to the American Kennel Club, lots of dogs are lactose intolerant. This means that milk, yogurts, cheeses, and yes, ice creams, are off the table. They can cause gastrointestinal discomfort and even pancreatitis, as well as being a risk for canine food allergies. This goes double if you’re eating something that’s toxic to dogs, such as chocolate. 

Instead of feeling guilty that you can’t share your favorite foods with your dog, Ollie and Van Leeuwen found a way to make all dog owners feel good about sharing a treat with their furry BFF. 

This peanut butter and banana ice cream uses only dog-safe, premium ingredients that meet both brands’ strict quality standards. It’s a healthy indulgence: wholesome summer fun packaged in a pint container!

Where to find Ollie x Van Leeuwen’s dog-friendly ice cream

This doggy ice cream is back in stock for a limited time only, so make sure your dog doesn’t miss out!

Try this dog-friendly ice cream by adding it to your Ollie order. If you’re not part of Ollie’s pack yet, what are you waiting for? Dogs agree that it’s truly the best food on the market. 

Starting from May 13, Ollie subscribers can purchase up to two pints with their delivery box while supplies last. Who’s ready for dessert?!