Conditions apply
Can dogs eat breakfast cereal?
A few plain low-sugar cereal pieces are harmless. The risk is what is mixed in — raisins, chocolate, nuts and xylitol all appear in cereals and granola.
Why
Plain cereal is empty calories. Granola and muesli routinely contain raisins, and chocolate cereals are common.
Never in this form
Anything containing raisins, chocolate, macadamias or xylitol.
Portion
Plain Cheerios are about 4 kcal per piece.
Also check for
- raisins
- chocolate
- xylitol
- macadamia
- sugar
How confident is this
established
Well established in the veterinary literature and consistent across sources.
- USDA FoodData Central
- 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.