Do not feed
Can dogs eat cakes, pancakes and biscuits?
Avoid sweet baked goods. Beyond the sugar and fat, they are a common delivery route for chocolate, raisins, macadamias, nutmeg and xylitol.
What to do
Work out the ingredients. If chocolate, raisins, macadamias or xylitol are among them, call a vet.
Signs to watch for
- vomiting
- diarrhoea
- hyperactivity
Why
Baked goods are the single most common way dogs encounter several genuine toxins at once — a fruitcake can contain raisins, alcohol and nutmeg together.
Also check for
- chocolate
- raisins
- xylitol
- macadamia
- nutmeg
- alcohol
How confident is this
established
Well established in the veterinary literature and consistent across sources.
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
Further reading
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Informational only, and not a substitute for veterinary advice. Individual dogs vary, and this page cannot account for your dog's age, size, health conditions or medication. If you are worried, phone a vet — that call is always the right call.