The Symptoms of Bloat in Dogs
Not all dogs will show all of these symptoms, and some may be indistinguishable from general distress, but due to the serious nature of the condition you need to take your dog to the vet if you suspect they may have it. Common symptoms of bloat include:
There are no home remedies for bloat, dogs that develop GDV need veterinary care. If the stomach becomes dilated enough to twist (volvulus) dogs can go into shock and death can occur within hours.
Last Updated on: Jul 12, 2022
Love baking? Then you probably use yeast dough a lot when you’re in the mood for freshly baked bread.
Now, if like me, you have dogs, you might have been tempted to feed it to your dog. But can dogs eat yeast dough? Will bread dough hurt a dog?
These are all good questions to which you don’t need to learn the answers the hard way.
What To Do if My Dog Eats Yeast?
Let’s say the worst has happened and your dog has somehow gotten hold of yeast dough and taken a healthy bite out of it. Yeast dough isn’t always lethal but it’s a good idea, given the possibilities, to take your pet to the vet immediately.
You’ll know your dog is having an adverse reaction to the yeast when it starts:
Any amount of yeast dough — no matter how little you think your pet has consumed — can be lethal. Get timely medical attention regardless of the amount ingested.
If your dog develops a distended and swollen stomach, starts dry heaving, or shows weakness, it’s an adverse reaction to yeast dough. Immediate medical attention is necessary.
As a form of first aid, you can try to get your pet to drink some cold water to slow down the fermentation process.
Once you’re at the vet and your dog has been unable to get rid of the dough with vomiting, your vet may force liquid into your dog’s stomach with a tube. This process is referred to as “lavage.” The process is designed to rinse the harmful substance from your dog’s gastrointestinal cavity.
If the lavage is unsuccessful, the removal of the yeast dough by surgery may be required.
In rare cases where the yeast dough might have already done some damage to your dog’s digestive system, your veterinarian may administer IV fluids to help manage symptoms.
IV fluid combined with medication can stabilize your dog’s condition by adding lost electrolytes, lowering blood pressure, and restoring normal heart function.
Yeasty Dog? Try This DIY Yeast Diet For Dogs
It can be tough to resist those sweet little furry faces when you’re eating breakfast or pizza. Does giving your dog table scraps put them at risk? The short answer is yes, it can. Bread products contain yeast and that’s not good for dogs.
Yeast is a type of single-celled fungus commonly used in bread baking that helps the bread rise. Yeast is extremely toxic to dogs. You should never allow your furry friend to eat bread and especially raw dough.
Many human foods can be toxic for dogs. Most people know not to feed pets chocolate, but garlic, grapes, raisins and onions also belong on the list. This includes spices such as paprika, but also certain fruits and veggies, such as passion fruit.
Yeast causes dough to rise. This is because it grows rapidly in moist and warm environments, so a dog’s digestive tract is the perfect place for yeast to live. When a canine eats yeast, the fungus will grow, causing their stomach and guts to expand. This can cause pressure on dog’s intestines, resulting in bloat.
Gastric dilatation-volvulus, also known as bloat, is a condition that can cause illness and even death in rare cases.
Another danger is alcohol poisoning. When yeast is going through the fermentation process, which will happen inside your dog’s stomach, it produces ethanol.
If you’ve noticed your pooch has taken a bite out of your bread dough, don’t panic. It doesn’t necessarily mean your pooch will suffer from complications. However, it is important to keep a close eye on him.
Now that you know can dogs eat yeast, you’re probably wondering, can dogs eat bread, especially the one made with yeast?
Standard white bread should be fine for your dog, though. However, it doesn’t have any benefits, and eating too much bread can lead to obesity. While bread is safe, there is no reason why it should become a part of your dog’s diet.