Ranch is a maybe. While ranch, in moderation isn’t toxic to dogs, it may be best not to feed it to your dog.

You see, ranch dressing is high in fat and sodium. Both these ingredients can be bad for a dog’s health if consumed in large amounts.

Again, please understand that eating ranch dressing in small amounts is generally safe for your dog. However, it should not be made a regular part of your dog’s diet.

Ranch dressing is high in fat which can cause obesity in dogs. Even light ranch dressing contains a lot of sodium, which can cause gastrointestinal distress, pancreatitis, and other health issues in dogs.

Ranch dressing could sometimes cause toxicity in small dogs if it contains certain ingredients like garlic and onion. Both these ingredients are harmful to dogs and can cause food poisoning symptoms including vomiting and diarrhea. If these symptoms occur, please call your vet right away.

Considering all this, it may be best to not give ranch to your dog.

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.