No, don’t ever feed your dog with gingerbread! If you like to eat this sweet-baked holiday treat (which is typically made of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, molasses, and honey), there may be times when your dog begs for a bite. If this is the case, better hide or just finish eating it immediately.

While ginger has some health benefits like anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, this might not be the case for gingerbread.  In fact, when consumed in large quantities, gingerbread can cause vomiting, nausea, and poisoning due to a compound called myristicin present in nutmeg. Nutmeg toxicity varies on the dog’s size but typically one teaspoon (when grounded) or 1-2 nutmeg is already dangerous and toxic.

On top of that, too much high fat and sugar from eating gingerbread can also result in some health issues like pancreatitis which is severely painful for your pup.

If you fail to stop your dog from taking a bite of your gingerbread, don’t panic! A small amount may not be immediately harmful to your dog, but to be sure or if you have been letting your dog eat it regularly, consult your vet.

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 you pup healthy.