{"id":4020,"date":"2012-05-07T18:55:59","date_gmt":"2012-05-07T17:55:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ablogfrommydog.com\/contents1a\/?p=4020"},"modified":"2012-05-07T19:18:19","modified_gmt":"2012-05-07T18:18:19","slug":"billy-margot-iced-treats-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ablogfrommydog.com\/contents1a\/2012\/05\/billy-margot-iced-treats-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Billy + Margot nutritious iced treats for dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thanks to a black labrador we now have our own ‘ice cream’ for cooling us down on hot sunny days.<\/p>\n

\"Billy<\/a>
Billy + Margot Iced Treats for Dogs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Whilst out shopping today at our local Dobbies garden centre mum spotted a small grey freezer, filled with iced treats for dogs.<\/p>\n

Sadly many two leggers will pass by the one metre tall un-engaging box, not willing to venture past the solid coloured lid to find the delights enclosed. But we are glad our mum did.<\/p>\n

Sold under the brand Billy + Margot, the two chief taste testers for the company, the sorbet textured treat is made from ingredients chosen for their health benefits and great taste.<\/p>\n

At this point we should mention that this is not ice cream for dogs, but an iced treat. \u00a0It has a sorbet consistency and is free from dairy.<\/p>\n

Apple, banana and carrot treat<\/h2>\n

Looking on the Billy+Margot \u00a0website<\/a>\u00a0they say that recipes contain pure fruit and vegetable pur\u00e9e, aloe vera juice and flaxseed oil.<\/p>\n

Coconut oil from sustainable sources is also used.<\/p>\n

Two ice treat flavours are available. The first is an unusual concoction of apple, banana and carrot (ABC). Whilst the second is\u00a0strawberry & apple.<\/p>\n

\"Thanks<\/a>
Thanks to a black labrador we can have ice cream<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mum chose the one containing carrot for us, as we do like our vegetables.<\/p>\n

As it is quite a cool day today we were only allowed a little and it did taste and look quite good.<\/p>\n

Dog ice treat<\/strong><\/p>\n

The very pale coloured mixture was easily scooped out of the pot and soon was working it’s way towards our tummies.<\/p>\n

Mum made sure we did not get too much in one go, just in case we became too cold too quickly and made ourselves sick.<\/p>\n

The taste and smell were not too strong and on a hot day would be fantastic to cool us down. \u00a0So now all we need is a hot day so we can try the other flavour. Hint, hint mum.<\/p>\n

Billy +Margot<\/h3>\n
\"Billy<\/a>
Billy + Margot Apple, banana and carrot ice cream<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Earlier I mentioned the chief taste testers called Billy and Margot well I thought they should get more of a mention.<\/p>\n

It turns out that Billy, a black labrador ,was the key to the whole idea of an ‘ice cream’ specifically made for dogs.<\/p>\n

He loved ice cream, who doesn’t, but human ice cream is not really good for us.<\/p>\n

So the challenge was set to find one that was.<\/p>\n

Marie Sawle, Billy’s owner\u00a0and a\u00a0nutritionist, launched the ice treat range at Crufts in 2012.<\/p>\n

It is now available in more than 110 outlets throughout the country. The 160g tub costs around \u00a32.99, so is a bit of a luxury even for pampered pooches.<\/p>\n

Billy, sadly died before the new iced treat could be brought to market it seems, but his constant companion Margot, another Black Lab has\u00a0taken the role of chief taster.<\/p>\n

If you have a special flavour you think would work for you then you can suggest it on the Billy+Margot Facebook page<\/a>. As we write this article apple, pear and banana seems to be in the lead ahead of pea and mint.<\/p>\n

It would appear that sirloin steak or BBQ ribs have not been suggested. \u00a0They would get our vote. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

The Billy+Margot products, are manufactured by ice cream and sorbet manufacturer\u00a0Taywell<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Good luck to the new business and keep up the good work Margot.<\/p>\n

Big licks<\/p>\n

Charlie and Buster<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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