Can dogs eat bread, rice, pasta and other grains? Mostly, yes. Plain cooked grains such as rice, oatmeal and quinoa are safe for most dogs, and a small piece of plain bread, pasta or tortilla won’t hurt a healthy dog. The trouble comes from what is added, or from dough that hasn’t been baked. Raisins, chocolate, macadamia nuts and the sweetener xylitol are toxic to dogs. So are garlic and onion. Raw yeast dough is an emergency. Sugar, salt and fat are the other problem: they turn cereal, crackers, granola and pizza into junk food for dogs.
Good treats when plain and cooked: oatmeal, rice and quinoa.
Fine once in a while, in small amounts: plain bread, plain cooked pasta, a piece of plain tortilla, a few pieces of plain low-sugar cereal, a plain cracker or a bite of graham cracker, plain tapioca, and single-ingredient baby food for a dog that is off its food.
Skip: pizza, pizza crust, sugary cereal, granola bars, flavored crackers and tortilla chips. Most aren’t poisonous, but they are salty, sugary or fatty, and many are seasoned with onion or garlic.
Never: raw yeast dough; anything containing raisins, chocolate, macadamia nuts or xylitol; garlic bread and anything else made with garlic or onion.
A small piece of a plain tortilla. Salty, with little nutrition. No tortilla chips or fillings.
What the verdicts mean:Safe means a healthy treat when prepared as described. In moderation means fine occasionally, with a catch. Avoid means don’t feed it on purpose; the section explains what to do if your dog has already eaten some. Toxic means it can poison a dog, so call your vet if your dog eats it. Looking for pancakes, corn, garlic bread, raisin bread or tortilla chips? They are in the second chart further down.
Five rules for feeding bread and grains
Keep it to 10%. Treats, including bread and grains, should make up no more than 10% of your dog’s daily calories. The rest should come from a complete and balanced dog food, which already contains the carbohydrates your dog needs.
Cook it and serve it plain. No salt, butter, oil, sugar, syrup, sauce or seasoning. Cook grains in water, not milk, and let them cool.
Read the label every time. Baked goods, cereals and snack foods often contain raisins, chocolate, macadamia nuts, nutmeg, onion or garlic powder, or xylitol. Xylitol is also sold as birch sugar.
Never give raw dough. Unbaked dough made with yeast keeps rising in a dog’s stomach and produces alcohol as it ferments.
Start small, and ask your vet first if your dog has diabetes, is overweight, has had pancreatitis, has a food allergy or a sensitive stomach, or eats a prescription diet.
What about grain allergies?
Most dogs handle grains well. The AKC says dogs don’t have to be grain-free and that it’s perfectly OK for them to have grains. Grains don’t cause allergies, although a dog can become allergic to one. According to the AKC, the five ingredients that most often trigger food allergies in dogs are beef, dairy, wheat, chicken and egg, in that order, so wheat is the only grain on the list. If your dog gets repeated diarrhea, vomiting or itchy skin after eating wheat, stop feeding it and talk to your vet. Our guides to the best dog food for allergies and gluten-free dog food explain the options. If your dog does fine with grains, see the best grains for dogs and the best dog food with grains.
Breads and grain foods dogs should never eat
Raw yeast dough (bread, pizza or roll dough). According to the Merck Veterinary Manual, the yeast multiplies in the warm, moist stomach, the dough expands, and the fermentation produces alcohol that the dog absorbs. The first signs are retching without bringing anything up, a swollen belly and tiredness. They are followed by wobbling and disorientation and, in severe cases, low blood sugar, low body temperature, seizures and coma. Merck warns that dough can also trigger a twisted stomach in breeds that are prone to bloat.
Anything with raisins, sultanas or currants. This includes raisin bread, raisin bran, muesli, trail mix and many granolas. VCA Animal Hospitals says there is no well-established toxic dose, and that some dogs react to even a small amount. Vomiting or diarrhea usually starts within 12 to 24 hours, and kidney damage can follow. See grapes and raisins in our fruit guide.
Garlic bread and anything seasoned with garlic or onion. That covers pizza and pasta sauce, garlic crusts and knots, and onion- or garlic-flavored crackers and chips. According to the Merck Veterinary Manual, raw, cooked, dried and powdered forms have all poisoned animals. They damage red blood cells, and the signs of anemia can take several days to appear. See onions and garlic in our vegetable guide.
Sugar-free and “no sugar added” baked goods, syrups and spreads made with xylitol. VCA Animal Hospitals says xylitol may also be listed as birch sugar, wood sugar or birch bark extract, and that it can cause low blood sugar within 30 minutes to 2 hours. Larger amounts can cause liver failure.
Chocolate cereals, chocolate granola and chocolate-coated crackers. The ASPCA says baking chocolate and cocoa powder carry the highest risk, and that the darker the chocolate, the greater the danger.
Baked goods and granola with macadamia nuts. The ASPCA says macadamia nuts can cause weakness, loss of coordination, depression, vomiting, tremors and a high body temperature, usually within 12 hours.
Banana bread, pumpkin bread and gingerbread. PetMD advises against all three because they are high in sugar and often contain raisins, macadamia nuts or nutmeg.
When to call your vet
Call your vet right away, without waiting for symptoms, if your dog eats raw yeast dough or anything containing raisins, xylitol, chocolate or macadamia nuts, or a large amount of food made with garlic or onion. Call, too, if your dog shows any of these signs after eating bread or grain foods: retching without bringing anything up, a swollen or painful belly, wobbling or acting drunk, repeated vomiting, diarrhea that lasts more than a day, heavy drooling, extreme thirst, tremors, seizures, pale gums, weakness, collapse or unusual tiredness. If your vet is closed, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is open around the clock at (888) 426-4435, and the Pet Poison Helpline is at (855) 764-7661. A consultation fee may apply. Don’t try to make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.
Can dogs eat baby food?
Sometimes. A spoonful of plain, single-ingredient baby food is safe for most dogs, and it can help a sick dog eat or take a pill. It isn’t a meal, and some jars contain onion or garlic powder, which are toxic to dogs.
Why: Baby food is soft, smells strong and is easy to swallow and digest. For a dog with an upset stomach, the AKC suggests Stage II meat-based baby foods such as chicken, lamb and turkey, as long as they don’t contain garlic or onion powder. It adds that baby food is a great way to give oral medications. Hepper’s vet-reviewed guide notes that some clinics use a little baby food to keep dogs calm during procedures. The same guide warns that baby food is not a substitute for a balanced diet, and that a dog fed baby food regularly may start refusing its normal food.
How to serve: Read the ingredient list every time. Choose single-ingredient jars, such as chicken, turkey, lamb, beef, sweet potato, pumpkin or banana, and pick the brand with the least salt. Skip the mixed “dinners”, which are the ones most likely to contain onion or garlic powder. Keep it to a spoonful or two, on its own or stirred into your dog’s regular food. For pumpkin, Hepper suggests one to two teaspoons for a small dog and about a tablespoon for a large dog, and warns that more can make stomach symptoms worse. Refrigerate an open jar and throw it out after 24 hours. For a stomach upset that needs more than a day of gentle food, a bland diet is the better choice.
Watch for: Call your vet if your dog ate baby food that contains onion or garlic. Call, too, if your dog refuses food for more than two days, or sooner if you see vomiting, tiredness or belly pain.
Can dogs eat bread?
Yes, a small piece of plain bread once in a while. The AKC says plain white and wheat bread are generally safe for dogs in moderation, unless the dog has a wheat allergy.
Why: Bread isn’t poisonous, but it is a filler. It adds carbohydrates and calories and nothing your dog’s regular food doesn’t already provide. The AKC notes that bread is full of carbs, which can put a dog on the path to obesity. PetMD says plain rye, pita and fully baked sourdough are also fine in small amounts.
Breads to keep away from your dog: Raisin bread, because raisins are toxic. Garlic bread, because garlic is toxic and many recipes also contain onion. Banana bread, pumpkin bread and gingerbread, which PetMD says are high in sugar and often contain raisins, macadamia nuts or nutmeg. Bread with nuts and seeds: the AKC calls macadamia nuts the biggest danger, and says other nuts and seeds can irritate the stomach and lead to pancreatitis because they are high in fat. Sugar-free bread and sugar-free spreads, which may contain xylitol. Raw bread dough is the most dangerous of all; see the list above.
How to serve: Plain and fully baked, with no butter or spreads. The AKC’s advice is to give only very small pieces at a time, as a treat now and then. Bread is not the answer for an upset stomach: the AKC says a bland diet of rice and boiled chicken is the better option. And don’t use bread to “cushion” something sharp your dog has swallowed. Call your vet.
Watch for: A dog that eats a lot of plain bread, such as a whole package of buns, may get a mild stomach upset. PetMD says to call your vet in that case. Call right away if your dog eats raw dough or any bread containing raisins, garlic, macadamia nuts or xylitol.
Can dogs eat cereal?
A few pieces of plain, low-sugar cereal are fine. Sugary cereal isn’t worth sharing, and cereal with raisins or chocolate is dangerous.
Why: Dogster’s vet-approved guide says many cereals are generally safe in small amounts, plain corn flakes among them, but that cereal should stay a treat. Fed regularly, it can crowd out the nutrients a dog needs. The added sugar and salt in many brands are linked to dental problems and obesity, and the carbohydrates can spike blood sugar, which is a risk for dogs with diabetes. Milk is a separate problem. The ASPCA explains that pets don’t have much lactase, the enzyme that digests milk sugar, so milk can cause diarrhea and other digestive upset.
Cereals dogs should never eat: Any cereal or muesli with raisins or sultanas, such as raisin bran. VCA Animal Hospitals lists cereal among the foods that commonly hide raisins. Any chocolate or cocoa cereal. Check “reduced sugar” and “no sugar added” cereals for xylitol.
How to serve: Dry and plain, a few pieces at a time, as a training treat. Don’t pour your dog a bowl. If you want to share a breakfast grain, plain cooked oatmeal is the better choice.
Watch for: Constipation, diarrhea or vomiting after eating cereal. Call your vet right away if your dog eats cereal containing raisins or chocolate.
Can dogs eat crackers?
One or two plain crackers won’t hurt, but crackers aren’t a good treat. Dogster’s vet-reviewed guide says crackers are safe for dogs in most instances, and that a dog will be fine after one or two saltines. It also says that is no reason to split a pack with your dog.
Why: Crackers are mostly flour and salt. Many, saltines included, are high in sodium, and Dogster warns that too much sodium can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. The ASPCA says excessive salt causes increased thirst and urination, and that the signs of salt toxicity include vomiting, diarrhea, depression, tremors and seizures. That takes far more than a cracker or two, but it is a good reason not to let a dog finish the box. The ingredients matter more than the cracker. Dogster lists onion and garlic, in powder or any other form, and xylitol as ingredients to avoid. Toppings and fillings such as dips, cheese spreads and chocolate add their own problems.
How to serve: If you share one, make it a plain, unsalted whole wheat or rice cracker with nothing on it. Skip flavored crackers. For peanut butter crackers, check that the peanut butter contains no xylitol. Graham crackers have their own section below.
Watch for: If your dog gets into a box of salty crackers, put out plenty of fresh water. Call your vet if you see repeated vomiting, tremors or wobbling, or if the crackers were flavored with onion or garlic.
Can dogs eat graham crackers?
A tiny piece of a plain graham cracker now and then is fine. Graham crackers are sugary, so they shouldn’t be a regular treat.
Why: Hepper’s vet-reviewed guide says plain graham crackers generally aren’t toxic to dogs, as long as they don’t contain xylitol, and that they offer no nutritional benefit. Sugar is the main issue. It isn’t poisonous, but too much leads to weight gain, and obesity can strain the joints, cause heart and breathing problems and raise the risk of diabetes. The small amounts of honey and cinnamon in a piece of honey or cinnamon graham cracker are not a concern, although the AKC says cinnamon is best avoided in general.
Kinds to avoid: Chocolate-coated graham crackers, because chocolate is toxic. Sugar-free ones, which may contain xylitol. S’mores are out as well: they add chocolate and marshmallow, and Hepper notes that some marshmallows contain xylitol.
Watch for: A dog that eats several graham crackers may have an upset stomach, with vomiting or diarrhea. Hepper says a mild upset usually settles within 24 hours, and that you should see your vet if it lasts longer. Call right away if the crackers contained chocolate or xylitol.
Can dogs eat granola?
Only plain granola, and only a little. Most store-bought granola and granola bars contain something dogs shouldn’t eat.
Why: The base of granola is usually rolled oats or puffed brown rice, which are generally safe for dogs. Dogster’s vet-reviewed guide says dogs technically can eat plain granola in moderation, although it isn’t exactly healthy. The danger is in the extras. Raisins can cause kidney failure. Chocolate, macadamia nuts and xylitol are toxic too. Even without those, granola is held together with sugar, honey or syrup and often contains extra salt and fat, which lead to weight gain. Dogster advises against granola bars even when they contain nothing toxic. If your dog snatches a few bites of a bar that has no raisins, chocolate or xylitol, it will most likely be fine.
How to serve: Read the whole ingredient list first. Dogster’s amounts for plain granola are less than a teaspoon for a small dog, one to two teaspoons for a medium dog and up to a tablespoon for a large dog. Dogs with diabetes shouldn’t have granola at all. Plain cooked oatmeal gives your dog the oats without the sugar.
Watch for: If the granola contained raisins, chocolate, macadamia nuts or xylitol, call your vet right away and don’t wait for symptoms. With raisins, VCA Animal Hospitals says vomiting or diarrhea usually starts within 12 to 24 hours, and that early treatment gives the best outcome. Plain granola can still upset the stomach of a dog that isn’t used to it.
Can dogs eat oatmeal?
Yes. Plain oatmeal cooked in water is one of the better people foods to share with a dog.
Why: The AKC says oatmeal is high in fiber and contains vitamin B, which helps maintain a healthy coat, and linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid that helps keep skin strong. Its soluble fiber may help regulate blood glucose and can help dogs with irregular bowel movements. Oatmeal is also a useful alternative carbohydrate for dogs that are sensitive to wheat. PetMD adds iron and zinc to the list of nutrients.
How to serve: Cook the oats first, because raw oats are harder to digest. Use water, not milk. Serve it plain, with no salt, butter or sugar, and let it cool to room temperature. Choose plain rolled or old-fashioned oats. The AKC advises against instant oatmeal, and flavored packets contain more sugar and sometimes xylitol. The AKC’s rule of thumb is one tablespoon of cooked oatmeal for every 20 pounds of body weight, and no more than half a cup, once or twice a week, for most large dogs. PetMD’s portions, up to twice a week, are 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon for dogs of 2–20 lb, 1–2 tablespoons for dogs of 21–30 lb, up to a quarter cup for dogs of 31–50 lb, up to half a cup for dogs of 51–90 lb, and up to two-thirds of a cup for dogs over 90 lb. Oatmeal cookies don’t count: PetMD says the sugar, butter and oil can make a dog sick, and many contain raisins or chocolate. For more on fiber, see our guide to high-fiber dog food.
Watch for: Too much fiber at once can cause diarrhea and vomiting. The AKC warns that a large amount of oatmeal can also cause bloat, which can be life threatening. Introduce oatmeal gradually, and call your vet if your dog reacts badly.
Can dogs eat pasta?
A little plain cooked pasta is safe. Pasta with sauce is not.
Why: PetMD’s veterinarian puts it this way: nothing in plain, cooked pasta is toxic to a dog, but it definitely isn’t good for a dog either. Pasta is starch, and regular helpings add weight. The real risk is what goes on top. PetMD says pasta sauce should never be given to a dog, because of the garlic, onions, sugar, salt and butter. Cheese toppings are discouraged too, because many dogs don’t digest dairy well and rich food can trigger pancreatitis. Uncooked pasta is a choking hazard, and a large amount can block the gut.
How to serve: A few pieces of plain pasta, cooked in water with no salt or oil. Skip it if your dog is allergic to wheat. The same rules apply to ramen and other noodle dishes: the noodles are only starch, and the broth or seasoning packet is where the salt, onion and garlic are.
Watch for: If your dog eats a large amount of plain cooked pasta, PetMD says the worst you are likely to see is vomiting and diarrhea. Call your vet if the pasta had sauce on it, if it was uncooked, or if your dog seems to be in distress. Signs of onion and garlic poisoning, such as weakness and pale gums, can take several days to appear.
Can dogs eat pizza?
No. PetMD is blunt about it: you should not feed your dog pizza, no matter how much they beg for a taste.
Why: Pizza combines several things that are bad for dogs. Garlic and onion, in the sauce and often on top, are toxic. Cheese can upset the stomach. Toppings such as pepperoni and sausage are fatty and salty, and PetMD says they can contribute to pancreatitis and obesity over time. Frozen, takeout and homemade pizza all have the same problems.
If your dog ate some: Stay calm and keep a close eye on your dog. PetMD says to call your vet if your dog ate a lot of pizza, or a slice with more garlic or onion on it than the small amount usually found in the sauce. Call, too, if vomiting, diarrhea, belly pain or heavy drooling continues or gets worse. Trouble breathing, weakness or collapse is always an emergency.
What to give instead: A piece of plain cooked chicken, or a treat made for dogs. Our guide to the best dog jerky treats has meaty options.
Can dogs eat pizza crust?
Not as a treat. A bite of plain baked crust won’t hurt a healthy adult dog, but there is no good reason to make a habit of it.
Why: Pizza crust is bread made with oil and salt, so it has the same empty calories as bread. It also picks up sauce and cheese grease, and many crusts are brushed with garlic butter or seasoned with garlic and onion powder. PetMD says a healthy adult dog would likely be fine with a bite of plain crust on occasion, but that crust is not a good idea for dogs with health problems or sensitive digestion, or for very young or old dogs. If your dog has had pancreatitis or eats a low-fat diet, skip it. Pizza rolls and stuffed crusts are pizza, not crust: see pizza above.
Raw pizza dough is an emergency. It is yeast dough, so it expands in the stomach and produces alcohol as it ferments. See the list above for the signs.
If your dog ate some: For a bite of plain baked crust, just keep an eye on your dog. Call your vet if your dog ate a lot of garlic crust or garlic knots, and call right away if your dog ate raw dough.
Can dogs eat quinoa?
Yes. Plain cooked quinoa is safe for most dogs.
Why: The AKC says quinoa is used in some high-quality dry dog foods and calls it a healthy alternative to corn, wheat and soy. PetMD says it is rich in protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals, including magnesium, phosphorus and iron, and that it is gluten-free. Quinoa seeds have a natural coating of saponin, which protects the plant from insects and can irritate the gut. The AKC says the amount in quinoa is typically too small to cause health problems, and that washing quinoa before cooking removes most of it.
How to serve: Rinse it, cook it in water and serve it plain. Don’t share quinoa from your own plate: the AKC points out that the salt, garlic and onions common in quinoa recipes can be toxic to dogs. Set your dog’s portion aside before you add seasoning. PetMD’s daily portions of cooked quinoa are 1 tablespoon for dogs of 2–20 lb, 2–3 tablespoons for dogs of 21–30 lb, a quarter cup for dogs of 31–50 lb, a third of a cup for dogs of 51–90 lb, and half a cup for dogs over 90 lb, or less. Start with a small bite and wait a few hours before giving more. For other options, see our guide to the best grains for dogs.
Watch for: Some dogs have trouble digesting quinoa. The AKC says to stop feeding it if your dog has vomiting, diarrhea or constipation afterwards.
Can dogs eat rice?
Yes. Plain cooked rice is safe, and white rice is the standard bland food for a dog with an upset stomach.
Why: Rice is an ingredient in some commercial dog foods. Veterinarians quoted by the AKC say they use rice as the carbohydrate when a dog is on a bland diet after a stomach upset, and that it helps bind the stool in cases of diarrhea. White rice is the usual choice because it is easy to digest, quick to prepare and low in fiber.
White or brown rice? Brown rice keeps its outer coat, so it has more fiber and nutrients, but it is harder to digest. The AKC says brown rice is never prescribed for dogs with gastrointestinal problems. For a healthy dog, either is fine. PetMD says jasmine and basmati rice are OK too. White rice has a higher glycemic index than brown rice and can raise blood sugar. The AKC says a diabetic dog can still have a little white rice if needed, but not on a consistent basis, and PetMD advises asking your vet before giving any rice to a dog that has diabetes or is overweight.
How to serve: Boil the rice in water with no salt, seasoning, butter or oil, and let it cool. Fried rice and seasoned rice dishes are out, because they often contain garlic, onion and a lot of salt. PetMD’s portions, two or three times a week, are 1–2 tablespoons for dogs of 2–10 lb, 2–3 tablespoons for dogs of 11–20 lb, a quarter cup for dogs of 21–50 lb, half a cup for dogs of 51–90 lb, and two-thirds of a cup for dogs over 90 lb. For a stomach upset, PetMD suggests two parts rice to one part plain boiled chicken or turkey. Our guide to the bland diet for dogs has the details.
Watch for: Weight gain, if rice becomes a habit. The AKC notes that commercial dog food already contains carbohydrates, and that too many carbs can lead to weight gain. A bland diet is a short-term fix. If vomiting or diarrhea lasts more than a day, call your vet.
Can dogs eat tapioca?
Plain cooked tapioca is safe in small amounts. It is almost pure starch, though, so it does little for your dog. Tapioca pudding and bubble tea are not for dogs.
Why: Tapioca is starch taken from the root of the cassava plant. None of the major veterinary references covers it, so this section relies on Dogster’s vet-verified guides. They describe tapioca as safe for dogs in appropriate quantities, almost wholly starch and entirely gluten-free. Some dog foods use it as a carbohydrate source or as a binder. Because tapioca is nearly all carbohydrate, too much leads to weight gain, which raises the risk of obesity, diabetes and pancreatitis.
Tapioca pudding: Plain cooked tapioca or rice pudding isn’t toxic. It is still made with milk and sugar, and many dogs don’t digest milk well. Dogster says puppies and small dogs should avoid pudding altogether. Never share chocolate pudding, pudding with raisins or sugar-free pudding, which may contain xylitol.
Bubble tea (boba): Plain, fully cooked tapioca pearls are the least worrying part of the drink. The rest is the problem: sugar, milk and tea. Caffeine can be toxic to dogs in large amounts. Taro, a common milk tea flavor, comes from a plant that is toxic to dogs. Don’t share bubble tea.
Watch for: Itchy or irritated skin, vomiting or an upset stomach after your dog starts eating tapioca. Call your vet if your dog drank bubble tea that contained taro or chocolate, or ate anything sweetened with xylitol.
Can dogs eat tortillas?
A small piece of a plain tortilla isn’t toxic, but tortillas aren’t a healthy treat.
Why: Dogster’s vet-verified guide says tortillas aren’t toxic to dogs, and aren’t healthy for them either. The concerns are calories, salt and the lack of any real nutrition. Many tortillas are high in sodium, and too much salt can upset a dog’s stomach and cause dehydration. Flour tortillas contain wheat, which is a problem for the few dogs that can’t tolerate gluten. Corn tortillas are gluten-free, but PetMD notes that they are typically high in sodium as well and shouldn’t be a regular treat. A small piece is not a concern. The fillings are a bigger risk than the tortilla: salsa, cheese and seasoned meat often contain onion, garlic and a lot of salt.
Tortilla chips and taco shells: Hepper’s vet-reviewed guide says dogs can eat tortilla chips, but that chips aren’t healthy for them and shouldn’t become a habit. About seven chips contain 115 mg of sodium and 7 grams of fat, and too many overload a dog with both. Flavored chips are worse, because the seasoning often includes onion or garlic powder.
How to serve: Plain, in a small piece, and not often. Treat tortillas as you would bread. If your dog can’t have wheat or corn, see our guides to gluten-free dog food and corn-free dog food.
Watch for: Vomiting, diarrhea or itchy skin, which can be signs that your dog doesn’t tolerate gluten. If your dog eats a lot of salty chips, put out plenty of fresh water and call your vet if you see repeated vomiting, tremors or wobbling.
Other breads and grains at a glance
These foods don’t have their own section in this guide yet. Here is the short version from the AKC, PetMD and the other references listed below. The five rules above apply to all of them.
Food
Verdict
Key note
Banana bread
Avoid
High in sugar, and often made with raisins, macadamia nuts or nutmeg. Give a slice of plain banana instead.
Corn
Safe
Plain kernels, off the cob. The cob can choke a dog or block the gut. See our guide to corn in dog food.
Garlic bread
Toxic
Garlic is toxic to dogs, and many recipes also contain onion. Call your vet if your dog eats some.
Pancakes
In moderation
A small piece of plain pancake, about once a week. No syrup, butter or chocolate chips. Some sugar-free syrups contain xylitol.
Raisin bread
Toxic
Raisins can cause kidney failure, and there is no known safe amount. Call your vet right away.
Raw bread or pizza dough
Toxic
Yeast dough expands in the stomach and produces alcohol. This is an emergency. See the list above.
Tortilla chips
Avoid
Salty and fatty. Flavored chips often contain onion or garlic powder. See tortillas.
Wheat, barley and other whole grains
Safe
Fine when cooked and plain. Dogs don’t need to be grain-free, although some are allergic to wheat. See grain allergies.
Sources
We checked every verdict in this guide against these veterinary references in October 2026. This guide is general information and doesn’t replace advice from your own veterinarian.
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