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Can Dogs Eat Bread?

Can Dogs Eat Bread?

Updated on July 18, 2024
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Reviewed by Petco’s Animal Care
Education and Compliance (ACE) Team

Yes, dogs can eat bread in small quantities as an occasional treat, barring any allergies to its ingredients. While bread is generally considered safe for dogs to eat, it becomes unsafe when seasoned with garlic, onions and other ingredients that are toxic to dogs. Consult your veterinarian before introducing any new food into your dog’s diet, and remember that snacks and treats should make up no more than 10 percent of your dog’s total daily calories.

Is Bread Good for Dogs?

Can dogs eat white bread? Dogs don’t get much nutritional value from white bread, but it can help settle their stomach when they eat something inappropriate. Seek immediate veterinary attention if your dog consumes anything that can harm them. While bread in the stomach can help encase a swallowed object to help lessen damage, immediate vet care is needed to determine the severity of the situation and receive guidance on the best and safest treatment options.

Can dogs eat wheat bread? Yes. Some wholesome ingredients in wheat bread include:

  • Fiber
  • Magnesium
  • Omega-3 fatty acid
  • Iron 
  • Protein

That being said, high-quality dog food will provide your pet necessary vitamins and minerals without the need for bread.

How To Feed Your Dog Bread

Bread doesn’t provide your dog with much nutrition, so you should only give it to them in moderation. Bread is calorie-dense, so feeding it in abundance can cause weight gain and other medical conditions. Look at the ingredient list on the packaging or recipe to ensure it doesn’t contain anything that can be toxic to canines.

FAQs about feeding your dog bread

Consider bread an occasional treat instead of a daily snack. And remember that all treats and snacks offered throughout the day should make up no more than 10 percent of your pup’s caloric intake.

You should know all the ingredients in any bread you feed your dog. Never give your dog raw bread dough, as the yeast will cause the dough to expand, leading to bloating and possible alcohol toxicosis. If your dog accidentally consumes bread dough, seek immediate veterinary attention. Possible side effects of alcohol toxicosis include:

  • Depression
  • Seizures
  • Lethargy
  • Unsteady gait
  • Hypothermia
  • Unresponsiveness

Avoid bread that contains nuts and seeds, and be careful of low-calorie or diet bread. They may contain the artificial sweetener xylitol, which is toxic to pets.

Stick to bread without seasoning or added flavors, fruits, nuts or seeds. Can dogs eat whole wheat bread? Yes, they can. Just avoid any bread with nuts or seeds. And it should be consumed sparingly because of the added carbohydrates and calories.

Yes, if they are not allergic to it. Keep in mind, however, that bread has little to no nutritional value for dogs, so it’s just empty calories.

Yes, if it doesn’t contain nuts or chocolate. Since it’s high in sugar, only give them a bite on special occasions.

Yes, as long as they are plain and contain no herbs, spices or other toxic ingredients.

Yes, just make sure the bread and crust contain no harmful ingredients. If the bread is on a sandwich, be sure those ingredients are safe for dogs to consume as well. Giving your dog a bit of crust from your sandwich is OK as a treat in moderation.

Cinnamon bread is not toxic—unless it contains raisins. Raisins are toxic to canines, and eating even a small amount of them can have fatal consequences. Always avoid toxic nuts, xylitol and chocolate.

Yes, in moderation, but keep in mind that bread has little to no nutritional value for dogs, so it’s just empty calories.

Yes, but keep in mind that white bread has little to no nutritional value for dogs, so it’s just empty calories.

No. Garlic and onion can be toxic and even fatal to dogs, and they should never be allowed to consume them—not even in small quantities.

Yes, but only occasionally and only if it’s free of toxic ingredients. Keep in mind, however, that dogs can be gluten intolerant just like their pet parents. Your dog can try a bite after you confirm that none of the ingredients are toxic to dogs.

Yes, just remember that Hawaiian bread contains a lot of sugar and salt and should not be fed often or in large quantities.

Yes. Dogs can have honey in moderation. Just avoid giving raw honey to puppies or dogs who are immunocompromised.

Since most multigrain bread on the market contains nuts or seeds, it’s not recommended, unless you make it yourself and know or look up exactly what’s in it to confirm there are no ingredients that are toxic to your canine.

Yes, as long as it’s plain, with no garlic or spice. Keep in mind that bread has little to no nutritional value for dogs, so it’s just empty calories.

Yes, as long as it doesn’t contain chocolate or nuts. You might prefer to mix a little canned pumpkin in their food since pumpkin bread is usually loaded with sugar.

Yes, in moderation, but keep in mind that bread has little to no nutritional value for dogs, so it’s just empty calories.

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