Can dogs eat pancakes?
SHROVE TUESDAY means getting the frying pan out and over-indulging on pancakes.
However, are your dogs allowed to share your enjoyment in eating them? This is what we know.
Can dogs eat pancakes?
According to rover.com, plain pancakes in moderation are unlikely to harm your dog, although some pets have wheat allergies or sensitivities to grains.
However, leftover pancakes with toppings added — including sweets like syrup or jam — are less healthy for dogs, and should generally be avoided.
Lemons are toxic to dogs so don’t give pancakes topped in the citrus fruit to your pooch.
Dogs can eat certain fruits like bananas and blueberries, while others (like grapes) are toxic.
Can dogs eat raisins?
Raisins, like lemons, are toxic to dogs.
They are just dehydrated grapes, which are also toxic to them.
Do not give your dog raisins or raisin products, and make sure your dog does not have access to them at all times.
Make sure that all family members and visitors know that raisins are toxic to dogs and should never be given to your dog.
Grape and raisin toxicity in dogs can cause serious kidney damage that can lead to acute kidney failure, which can be fatal.
The exact toxic substance in grapes and raisins is unknown, but it’s believed that it could be the inability of dogs to metabolize flavonoids, tannins, and monosaccharides from the grapes.
No food with raisin products should be given to dogs, otherwise this could poison and kill them.
What is the best way to make pancakes for dogs?
According to dogs trust, the best way to make pancakes for dogs on Shrove Tuesday includes the following ingredients:
- 50g plain flour
- 1 egg
- 100ml water
- Optional: toppings like xylitol-free peanut butter
Once you’ve got your ingredients, you then:
- Put all the ingredients into a bowl and whisk well.
- Pour the mixture into a squeezy bottle with a thin nozzle.
- Heat a frying pan to a medium temperature.
- Using the squeezy bottle, draw the outline of a bone or paw.
- Then fill it in with more mixture.
- Cook for 30 seconds on each side.
- Add toppings of your choice suitable for a dog and serve
What can dogs not eat?
According to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, there are a number of foods that can be fatal upon consumption for dogs.
These are:
- Onions, garlic and chives. The onion family, whether dry, raw or cooked, is particularly toxic to dogs and can cause gastrointestinal irritation and red blood cell damage.
- Chocolate
- Macadamia nuts
- Corn on the cob
- Avocado
- Artificial sweetener (Xylitol)
- Alcohol
- Cooked bones