It sounds fancy, but this Starbucks secret menu item for dogs is simply an espresso cup filled with whipped cream. And nervous dog owners need not be concerned about accidentally making their dog sick, because whipped cream is generally safe for dogs to eat.
The Starbucks Pup Cup
Served in an espresso cup, the now-viral Puppuccino is simply a complimentary (aka FREE) dollop of whipped cream (sans coffee). Baristas seem to enjoy serving them as much as dogs enjoy slurping them — many stores and employees have their own unofficial Instagrams featuring canine customers!
We have an ever-expanding list of dog-friendly cafés around Australia that spoil our pups with Puppuccinos.
This secret menu item for dogs is made solely with whipped cream.
Puppuccinos are free!
What is this? I always ask for one when I'm ordering my own Starbucks drink. If you're not ordering a drink along with your puppuccino, then be warned that you might be charged for it. If you're not charged and you still get it for free (score!), be sure you tip your barista generously.
There's no special or secret way to order one – all you have to do is ask. So next time you get yourself a drink, order a Puppuccino along with it and your dog can join in on the fun. Since this is a secret menu item, you won't see Puppuccinos on the menu at your local Starbucks.
How Do You Order a Puppuccino? This is one menu item you can't order through your Starbucks app—just tell your barista you have your dog along for the ride and they would very much like a Puppuccino (or a pup cup, or just a small cup of whipped cream). They'll know exactly what you're talking about.
According to Dr. Bullen, if your individual dog has a dietary intolerance to Puppuccino or whipped cream, you may notice symptoms like: Nausea and vomiting. Diarrhea.
All you need to do is to go through the drive-through at your nearest Starbucks and ask for a puppuccino. To our knowledge, there is no rule preventing you from ordering puppuccinos without a dog, but it might seem a little strange.
A puppuccino or pup cup is an espresso cup filled with whipped cream. Pupuccino doesn't have any tea, coffee, or caffeine — it's 100% whipped cream. Although, in my experience, they sometimes give breve milk, a blend of steamed cream and milk called half-and-half, instead of whipped cream.
Yes, dogs can eat whipped cream in moderation as an occasional treat. However, it's important to remember that whipped cream is not a necessary part of a dog's diet and should not be given in large amounts.
What is a puppuccino? A little like a 'babyccino', which is essentially a small cup of warm milk, sometimes spiked with a pinch of cinnamon, for children, the 'puppuccino' substitutes milk for whipped cream, and is designed for dogs.
Yes, puppuccinos are really a thing. It's actually from Starbucks where they fill a small cup with whipped cream along with your pup's name on it. Except it's all whipped cream.
Milk is a safe treat in small quantities. A few tablespoons of cow's milk or goat's milk on an occasional basis can be a nice reward for your dog. But, you should probably hold off on offering your dog an entire bowl in one sitting, as it can cause unpleasant reactions, including diarrhea, vomiting, and loose stools.
They can't produce their own lactase. Without this critical enzyme, dogs cannot digest dairy products. It's this inability to produce lactase that causes the infamous digestive condition known as lactose intolerance.
Plain whipped cream is absolutely safe for dogs to eat, in moderation. If your dog has a dairy sensitivity, pancreatitis, or is at risk for canine obesity, puppuccinos probably aren't the ideal treat for them.
Unfortunately, although it may be tempting to share your cone with your four-legged friend, it's best to avoid giving ice cream to dogs.
Only give your dog ice cream that does not contain chocolate, xylitol, macadamia nuts, or coffee beans. When in doubt, choose vanilla—even better, low-fat vanilla. Consider an ice cream alternative for your dog, including gelato made specifically for dogs or a homemade frozen treat made with dog-safe ingredients.
Yellow or greenish-vomit is usually a sign that you are throwing up bile. Throwing up yellow bile could indicate a potentially serious medical concern like a hiatal hernia or intestinal blockage. It can also happen if you have stomach flu or food poisoning and continue to vomit after your stomach is empty.
Giving this sweet treat to your pup every day or even every other week is extremely unhealthy. If on the other hand, you decide to only give this treat to your pup once in a while or once every couple of months, your dog will stay happy and healthier for much longer.
Prompt attention from a veterinarian should be sought if your dog vomits multiple times in one day or for more than one day in a row. In addition, you should seek veterinary attention if your dog shows the following symptoms accompanied by vomiting: Loss of appetite. Change in frequency of urination.
Starbucks offers Puppuccino for FREE. They are served at most Starbuck locations, but you won't see it on their menu, as this is one of their items on their “secret menu.”
Puppuccino, Pup Cup, it's all the same! And, as TikTok can confirm, the baristas love meeting your fur babies just as much as you love bringing them to coffee.
'Puppuccino' was coined by Pet Rescue Advocate Rocky Kanaka in 2008 when he started serving cups of whipped crem to dogs that came into his store.