Grandma Greta’s secret family recipe was passed down to you, and not your sister. You make it every year before Thanksgiving. This year your pup watches you anxiously for scraps. Can you give him some before it’s cooked?

No, raw yeast dough can be fatal for your dog.

If you make your own bread, you must never feed your pup bread dough. Their stomachs provide the perfect conditions for yeast to rise. This expansion inside your dog’s stomach can create an emergent situation. As the dough inside your dog’s stomach rises, the yeast and sugar in the dough ferment and ethanol is released into the bloodstream. This can cause alcohol toxicosis. 

If you suspect your dog has eaten dough, be on the lookout for:

• Weakness
• Depression
• Hypothermia
• Seizure
• Unsteady walking

If you see any of these symptoms, contact a vet immediately.