Churros

Churros are fried dough with sugar and cinnamon. Image: Christina Petsos/Pexels

Can dogs eat churros?

Crispy outside, fluffy inside, who can say no to CHURROS!? Why, your dog might even want a taste too! But should they partake?

Churros

Churros are fried dough with sugar and cinnamon. Image: Christina Petsos/Pexels

Churros are super tempting, right?

Crispy outside, fluffy inside, who can say no? Your dog might even want a taste.

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But, to keep your dog healthy, don’t share a churro.

A tiny bite won’t hurt, but too many quickly can cause problems.

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Are churros good treats for dogs?

Churros are fried dough with sugar and cinnamon.

They come in different shapes and even have fillings.

Key ingredients are leavened dough, sugar, and cinnamon.

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Churros are quite fatty and not great for dogs.

Small bits are usually okay, but lots can lead to obesity or pancreatitis.

It’s better to avoid these fatty snacks for your dog’s health.

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A tiny churro bite won’t likely hurt your dog.

Just keep an eye on him for a day.

Watch out for tummy issues or other changes.

If your dog ate many of them, call your vet.

Tell them what’s in the churros.

They’ll guide you on what to do next or if there’s a worry.

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This article was compiled with the help of Artificial Intelligence