Captain Crunch cereal is kids’ favorite breakfast cereal but can you feed it to your dog?

Captain Crunch is made using corn kernels coated with sugar. While it isn’t toxic to dogs, you might want to limit feeding it to your pet. The cereal’s high sugar content can cause diabetes in pets. In excess, it can also result in dental issues in your dog.  Also, with regular consumption, Captain Crunch can cause obesity in your dog.

Captain Crunch cereal also contains BHA and BHT preservatives. These could cause tear stains in dogs with white-colored fur. In some dogs, these preservatives can cause allergies like itchy skin, hair loss, etc.

Worry not – if your dog gobbles up a flake or two of Captain Crunch, it won’t get sick right away. However, you still want to avoid feeding table scraps to your dog as that could encourage it to beg for treats all the time.

There are several healthier breakfast options for your dog. You could feed it some cooked oatmeal with egg, carrots, and bananas for a healthy breakfast. Or you could stick to your dog’s kibble. Avoid feeding Captain Crunch or other sugar-coated cornflakes cereals to your pet.

To ensure your pet will live a long and healthy life, it is always a good idea to invest in pet health insurance. Preparing for the unexpected guarantees money is never an issue in keeping your pup healthy.