Barcelona serves as a prime example of this rising trend.<\/p>\n
Special Ice Creams for Pets<\/h2>\n
Ice creams for pets?<\/strong> Yes, indeed! We\u2019re not talking about human ice creams that are safe for pets; these are ice creams specially made<\/a> for dogs and cats, designed with the ingredients they can tolerate. A recent addition to this market is Zampa Gelato<\/a>, which has launched tubs in Barcelona with the slogan: “The 100% natural ice cream that makes your pet and vet happy!”<\/p>\n Their catalog includes flavors like watermelon and berries, apple, pear, and kiwi, or coconut, pineapple, and banana\u2014made from lactose-free pasteurized yogurt, freeze-dried fruits, and minerals. “This isn\u2019t just another addition to a product line; it’s our specialty. Zampa Gelato focuses solely on developing healthy ice creams for pets,” they proudly state.<\/p>\n This isn\u2019t an isolated incident. The pet ice cream market may still lag behind the human ice cream sector, but more examples are appearing. The ice cream shops Bib\u00ec e Bib\u00f2 in Madrid have developed a \u00a0special line\u00a0 \u201c100% safe for dogs,” which is made from various fruits and lactose-free skimmed yogurt while avoiding added sugars.<\/p>\n El Peri\u00f3dico de Catalu\u00f1a<\/em> notes that one of the partners behind the launch of Zampa in Barcelona is also part of the team behind Il Gelato dell\u00b4Amore<\/a>, a \u201cmixed ice cream shop\u201d that proudly offers treats for both humans and their four-legged companions.<\/p>\n These are just two examples. A couple of years ago, the Badiani gelato shop in Barcelona also created a gelato<\/em> for dogs called Dog Gelato, which in 2023 was highlighted by Elle<\/em> as a refreshing treat containing \u00a096.65% less lactose\u00a0 than their other ice creams, focusing on whipped cream, egg yolk, plant fibers, water, fructose, and low-lactose whole milk and powder. To enhance visibility, Badiani launched a campaign in 2024 that offered customers a professional photo alongside their dogs.<\/p>\n The main reason is simple: owners are interested and most importantly, willing to pay for these services. “Given the growth and demand for \u00a0pet-friendly\u00a0 establishments, we conducted a small market study,” explained Nebot to El Peri\u00f3dico<\/a>. “Customer acceptance was immediate. The aim is to enjoy a drink with your pet rather than having them wait under the table for an ice cube or the last piece of your ice cream.” As a point of reference, last year, Il Gelato dell\u00b4Amore sold over a thousand dog tubs<\/a> in August alone.<\/p>\n Ice creams are just one example of the expanding range of products and services tailored for pets. The list is extensive and includes items that we previously thought were exclusive to humans, like “caf\u00e9s,” “cocktails,” “snacks,” and even “mini champagnes.” All referred to with air quotes, of course, as these products are designed for dogs but styled to resemble familiar offerings.<\/p>\n A recent addition in the city is Voil\u00e0 Concept Store<\/a>, a caf\u00e9 exclusively for dogs offering \u201cdogguccinos,\u201d \u201cdogtails,\u201d meat lollipops, donuts (“woof-waffles”), and special pastries. The canine cappuccino, for instance, is made with lactose-free cream and puppy milk, topped with pork, chicken, or fish.<\/p>\n These examples speak volumes about two clear trends: the transformations in a society where seeing pets is increasingly common while children become less prevalent, and the burgeoning business that caters to this shift. In February, El Pa\u00eds<\/em> highlighted a survey among veterinarians revealing that by the end of 2024, Spain could have 1.6 million cats and 9.3 million dogs\u2014a figure surpassing the \u00a0eight million children\u00a0 in the country.<\/p>\n While these figures should be taken cautiously, they illustrate the growing importance of pets in Spanish households, a phenomenon echoed across various nations. Against this backdrop, the last few years have seen a rise in dog daycares<\/a>, spas<\/a>, grooming salons<\/a>, hotels<\/a>, and even cruises<\/a> designed specifically for dogs. In 2017, the pet care sector generated \u20ac36.5 billion in the EU, with clear forecasts for growth.<\/p>\n Images: | <\/strong>Callum Blacoe (Unsplash)<\/a>, Christian Bowen (Unsplash)<\/a><\/p>\nMore than Just an Isolated Case<\/h2>\n
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\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhy the Rising Demand?<\/h2>\n
Beyond Ice Creams<\/h2>\n
Reflecting a Social Change<\/h2>\n