Todocat

Need to speak with a Vet Doctor?

Gingerbread cookies for dogs: can they be given?

Can you give gingerbread cookies to dogs?

© Iryna Melnyk & Ysbrand Cosijn / Shutterstock

Of

Ilenia Colombo

Posted on

Fragrant spiced sweets typical of the Christmas period, gingerbread cookies are very popular all over the world.

Including our four-legged friends! Greedy as they are, dogs can be drawn to these Christmas treats and devour everything in their path!

Let’s find out if i dogs can eat gingerbread cookies or it is better to avoid.

Can a dog eat gingerbread cookies?

Yes and no. When a dog eats a gingerbread cookie, he doesn’t hurt. The basic ingredients of ginger are not harmful to dogs.

However, this does not mean that you can feed your dog gingerbread cookies on a regular basis.

There is a lot of sugar in gingerbread cookies and this, just like for humans, is not healthy, especially not in large quantities.

Watch out for the chocolate gingerbread cookies too!

Chocolate is toxic to dogs and eating it can have serious consequences for your pet.

Make some ginger biscuits for your dog

To make your faithful friend participate in the end-of-year parties, you can prepare ginger biscuits for your dog yourself.

This way you don’t have to leave out your four-legged friend and he too can enjoy a special family moment.

dog and gingerbread cookies
Make special gingerbread cookies for dogs! ©Kasakphoto / Shutterstock

Gingerbread cookie recipe for dogs

Ingredients and process of gingerbread cookies for dogs.

Ingredients:

Preparation:

Let the biscuits cool completely before giving them to your pooch. You can store the treats in the refrigerator or in a sealed container.

READ ALSO  Dog daycare near me: USA