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5 Things To Do In Greeley This Fourth of July

5 Things To Do In Greeley This Fourth of July

5 Things To Do In Greeley This Fourth of July

 

Fourth of July is coming up. It’s best to get your pet sitter booked early. Here are some activities happening in and around Greeley, Colorado this Fourth of July.

Greeley Stampede

Celebrating 100 years, the Greeley Stampede is one of the most popular events in Greeley, Colorado. This year will be the biggest yet! With more than 120 businesses and organizations from the Rocky Mountain region participating.

More details:

  • When: Monday, July 4, 2022 @ 9:00AM
  • Where: Starts at 19th Street and ends downtown at Lincoln Park near 5th Street.
  • Activities: Flyover, Floats, Marching Bands, Equestrian Entries

Greeley Stampede Demolition Derby

Want more adrenaline than marching bands and floats? The Demolition Derby is happening this July 4th!

  • When: Monday, July 4, 2022 @ 4:00PM
  • Where: Greeley Stampede
  • Activities: Demolition Derby!!

You can buy tickets at greeleystampede.org or by calling the ticket office at 970-356-7787. Tickets start at $20.

Greeley Stampede Fireworks

  • When: Monday, July 4, 2022 @ 9:30PM
  • Where: Island Grove Regional Park

And for the adults…

Independence Day Fireworks @ Wiley Roots Brewing Co.

Want to get one of the best seats in the house? Reserve your table at Wiley Roots Brewing Co. for up to 8 people – beer is included!

  • When: Monday, July 4, 2022 @ 8:00PM (Seating Begins)
  • Where: Wiley Roots Brewing Co.
  • Activities: Fireworks, Beer Included

Tiered Tray Workshop with Sally Otto

While not on Fourth of July this fun workshop can put you in the Independence Day spirit.

  • When: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 @ 5:30PM – 7:30PM
  • Where: Lincoln Park Emporium Creative’s Studio
  • Activities: Theme’d tiered tray table, drinks and snacks are included!

Admission to this event is $30.


There you have it. 5 Things to do in Greeley This Fourth of July! Actually that’s more than five 🤔😃 We hope you have a safe and fun July 4th!

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5 Things To Do In Littleton This Fourth of July

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Fourth of July is coming up. It’s best to get your pet sitter booked early. Here are some activities happening in and around Littleton, Colorado this Fourth of July.

Backyard Bluegrass Bash

Featuring music by Big Hooray Bluegrass and Ghost Town Drifters this small, outdoor event is filled with fun.

  • When: Sunday, July 3, 2022 @ Sundown
  • Where: The Wrong Planet
  • Activities: Live Music, Tiki Bar

Tickets are required to be purchased in advance.

Littleton Red, White & You

Featuring a wide variety of activities for both kids and adults! This Littleton Fourth of July event is sure to be a hit. Fireworks start at 9:30PM. Sadly there are no pets allowed for this event. Book a Wet Noses pet sitter to visit your house during the event. We’d love to make sure your pets get their potty breaks and dinner on time.

  • When: Monday, July 4, 2022 @ 5:00PM – 10:00PM
  • Where: Clement Park
  • Activities: Beer & Wine gardens, Kids Zone, Free Concert by Wash Park @ 7:00PM, Bounce Houses

Fourth of July Picnic

Picnics are a great way to celebrate Independence Day. If you’re looking for a low-cost event in Littleton this one is perfect. Grab a blanket, a cooler, and your favorite picnic classics. What’s even better is you can bring your pets along!

Bring along some dog-friendly picnic food and enjoy the day with your pup outdoors.

4th of July Bash

Looking for something that includes cooling off? Check out the Ken-Caryl Ranch’s 4th of July Pool Party Bash. This event is free and only open to residents.

  • When: Monday, July 4, 2022 @ 10:00AM – 5:00PM
  • Where: Ranch House
  • Activities: Pool Party, Concert, Games, Food Trucks

Not able to make this event? Come back on August 20, 2022 with your pup for the Doggie Dip Day. Dogs get to swim all day in the Ranch House pool before they are drained for the season.

Cornerstone Park 4th of July Fireworks Show

  • When: Sunday, July 3, 2022 @ 5:00PM – Fireworks will start at 9:15PM
  • Where: 5150 S Windermere St., Littleton
  • Activities: Fireworks, Food Trucks

Residents are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and a blanket to enjoy the festivities and watch the show. Vendors will be on site if you forget something.


There you have it. 5 Things to do in Littleton This Fourth of July! Actually that’s more than five 🤔😃 We hope you have a safe and fun July 4th!

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Dog Friendly Picnic Food

Dog Friendly Picnic Food

Dog Friendly Picnic Food

Summer is right around the corner which means you’ll want have some dog friendly picnic food. Picnics are a great low-cost way to have fun outdoors. You don’t need a lot of ingredients to make a wonderful picnic. Many of these dog-friendly foods are also great for you and your friends to snack on as well.

What Foods To Bring

  • Unseasoned Cooked Chicken
  • Blueberries
  • Apple Slices
  • Carrots
  • Cucumber
  • Green Beans
  • Watermelon
  • Plenty of Water

This is just a short list of dog friendly picnic foods. Many of these also have the added benefit of hydration. Keeping your pets hydrated is important. Always keep a few extra bottles of water on hand for your pup. Especially if you plan to be out all day.

What Foods to Avoid

There are a lot of foods your dog should avoid. Fortunately, many of these are not common picnic fare. We’ve put together a short list of common picnic foods to avoid giving your dog.

  • Grapes
  • Chocolate
  • Nuts – Nuts are high in fat and can be a choking hazard
  • Chicken Bones – Make sure these are properly disposed of

If you are going to bring any of the foods to avoid, make sure to keep an eye on them at all times. Place any uneaten food either back in the cooler or in the trash. You’d be amazed at how quickly dogs can get into things!

Dog Friendly Picnic Foods Infographic

What are your dogs favorite picnic foods? Let us know in the comments.

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5 Things To Do In Highlands Ranch This Fourth of July

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Fourth of July is coming up. It’s best to get your pet sitter booked early. Here are some activities happening in and around Highlands Ranch, Colorado this Fourth of July.

Fireworks Show

This year there will be no shuttles provided to the park. So please make sure to bike, walk, and ride-share whenever possible.

Food tucks will be at the event. Keep checking the official website for more information on vendors.

More details:

  • When: Monday, July 4, 2022 @ 9:30PM – 10:00PM
  • Where: Highland Heritage Regional Park
  • Activities: Fireworks

Independence Day 5K

Ready to run, or walk, a 5K? Register online to reserve your spot. Once you’re done with the 5K head on over to the July 4th parade.

  • When: Monday, July 4, 2022 @ 8:00AM
  • Where: Town Center South
  • Activities: Family-Friendly 5K Marathon

July 4th Parade

Admission is free to this July 4th parade and you (and your dog) can participate as well! Registration is not required. You can find more information on how to participate on the official website.

  • When: Monday, July 4, 2022 @ 9:00AM – 10:30AM
  • Where: The route goes South on Hepburn to the Highlands Ranch Parkway East and South into Town Center South parking lot. Here is a route map.
  • Activities: Family Bike and Pet Parade, Community Parade

Fourth of July Picnic

Picnics are a great way to celebrate Independence Day. If you’re looking for a low-cost event in Highlands Ranch this one is perfect. Grab a blanket, a cooler, and your favorite picnic classics. What’s even better is you can bring your pets along!

Bring along some dog-friendly picnic food and enjoy the day with your pup outdoors.

And for the adults…

COLORADO: Red, White & Bollywood Party!

Head on over to our neighbor Long Tree for this 18+ event. Featuring eclectic performances, cocktail specials, and dancing all night long!

  • When: Saturday, July 2, 2022 @ 8:00PM – 1:00AM
  • Where: Paradise Tavern in Lone Tree, CO (9 minute drive approximately)
  • Activities: Cocktail Specials, Music, Bollywood Entertainer DJ Prashant

You can purchase tickets early on allevents.com or at the door (subject to availability) starting at $25.


There you have it. 5 Things to do in Highlands Ranch This Fourth of July! We hope you have a safe and fun July 4th!

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5 Things To Do In Denver This Fourth of July

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Fourth of July is coming up. It’s best to get your pet sitter booked early. Here are some activities happening in and around Denver, Colorado this Fourth of July.

Being the capital of Colorado, Denver has a wide variety of events to celebrate Fourth of July.

Coors Field

Following the Colorado Rockies games on the 1st and 2nd you’ll be able to view some fireworks. The best seats will be inside the stadium but if you’d rather not watch the game you can still watch the fireworks. Lower Downtown or adjacent urban neighborhoods are an alternative place to watch the show.

  • When: Friday, July 1, 2022 % Saturday, July 2, 2022
  • Where: Coors Field
  • Activities: Fireworks & Baseball

You can pre-purchase tickets here.

Cranmer Park Community Picnic

  • When: Friday, July 1, 2022 @ 6:00PM
  • Where: Cranmer Park
  • Activities: Fireworks, Music by The Denver Municipal Band @ 7:00PM

This event goes until the end of the Glendale fireworks.

Four Mile Historic Park’s Independence Day Celebration

  • When: Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:00AM – 4:00PM
  • Where: Four Mile Historic Park
  • Activities: Crafts, Food Trucks, Live Music by the Denver Concert Band

This event does require paid admission. You can purchase tickets here. Tickets start at $8. Kids under 6 are free. Tickets are free for FMHP members.

Civic Center Independence Eve Celebration

Unlike previous years, this years event will be fenced in for heightened security measures.

  • When: Sunday, July 3, 2022 @ 5:00PM – 10:00PM
  • Where: Denver’s Civic Center Park
  • Activities: Music by Dragondeer, Food Trucks, Fireworks

Fireworks begin at 9:30PM.

Central Park Pancake Breakfast & Parade

  • When: Monday, July 4, 2022 @ 9:00AM – 10:30AM
  • Where: Central Park
  • Activities: Breakfast! Followed by an old-fashioned parade @ 10:30AM

This event has a suggested donation. Suggested donation of $5/adults, $3/children or family 4-pack for $12. All proceeds benefit the South Green Swim Team. The event will be followed by an old-fashioned parade featuring bikes, trikes, and wagons at 10:30AM

Park Hill 4th of July Parade

  • When: Monday, July 4, 2022 @ 1:30PM – 3:00PM
  • Where: From 23rd Ave. from Dexter St. to Krameria St.
  • Activities: 50+ Floats, Marching Band, Costumed Characters, Live Music

There you have it. More than, 5 Things to do in Denver This Fourth of July! Actually that’s more than five 🤔😃 We hope you have a safe and fun July 4th!

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5 Things To Do In Centennial This Fourth of July

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Fourth of July is coming up. It’s best to get your pet sitter booked early. Here are some activities happening in and around Centennial, Colorado this Fourth of July.

Centennial itself doesn’t have much happening this Fourth of July. But if you’re in the area there are plenty of activities to do in the surrounding cities. You can check out our blogs on Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, Castle Rock, and Denver for more activities.

Denver, Colorado

Denver has lots going on this 4th of July. Below are a few of the activities happening.

Cranmer Park Community Picnic

  • When: Friday, July 1, 2022 @ 6:00PM
  • Where: Cranmer Park
  • Activities: Fireworks, Music by The Denver Municipal Band @ 7:00PM

This event goes until the end of the Glendale fireworks.

Four Mile Historic Park’s Independence Day Celebration

  • When: Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:00AM – 4:00PM
  • Where: Four Mile Historic Park
  • Activities: Crafts, Food Trucks, Live Music by the Denver Concert Band

This event does require paid admission. You can purchase tickets here. Tickets start at $8. Kids under 6 are free. Tickets are free for FMHP members.

Civic Center Independence Eve Celebration

Unlike previous years, this years event will be fenced in for heightened security measures.

  • When: Sunday, July 3, 2022 @ 5:00PM – 10:00PM
  • Where: Denver’s Civic Center Park
  • Activities: Music by Dragondeer, Food Trucks, Fireworks

Fireworks begin at 9:30PM.

Central Park Pancake Breakfast & Parade

  • When: Monday, July 4, 2022 @ 9:00AM – 10:30AM
  • Where: Central Park
  • Activities: Breakfast! Followed by an old-fashioned parade @ 10:30AM

This event has a suggested donation. Suggested donation of $5/adults, $3/children or family 4-pack for $12. All proceeds benefit the South Green Swim Team. The event will be followed by an old-fashioned parade featuring bikes, trikes, and wagons at 10:30AM

Park Hill 4th of July Parade

  • When: Monday, July 4, 2022 @ 1:30PM – 3:00PM
  • Where: From 23rd Ave. from Dexter St. to Krameria St.
  • Activities: 50+ Floats, Marching Band, Costumed Characters, Live Music

Want to read more happenings in Denver, Colorado this Fourth of July? Check out our 5 Things to do in Denver This Fourth of July Blog.

Littleton

Littleton Red, White & You

Featuring a wide variety of activities for both kids and adults! This Littleton Fourth of July event is sure to be a hit. Fireworks start at 9:30PM. Sadly there are no pets allowed for this event. Book a Wet Noses pet sitter to visit your house during the event. We’d love to make sure your pets get their potty breaks and dinner on time.

  • When: Monday, July 4, 2022 @ 5:00PM – 10:00PM
  • Where: Clement Park
  • Activities: Beer & Wine gardens, Kids Zone, Free Concert by Wash Park @ 7:00PM, Bounce Houses

Want to read more happenings in Littleton, Colorado this Fourth of July? Check out our 5 Things to do in Littleton This Fourth of July Blog.


There you have it. 5 Things to do (around) Centennial This Fourth of July! Actually that’s more than five 🤔😃 We hope you have a safe and fun July 4th!

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5 Things To Do In Fort Collins This Fourth of July

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Fourth of July is coming up. It’s best to get your pet sitter booked early. Here are some activities happening in and around Fort Collins, Colorado this Fourth of July.

Remember – in Fort Collins ALL fireworks, including sparklers and snakes are illegal to sell, possess, or use in within the city. This is great news for scared pups and freaked out cats.

Fort Collins Independence Day Celebration

  • When: Saturday, July 2, 2022
  • Where: City Park
  • Activities: Stars & Stripes Golf Tournament, Firecracker 5K, Trolley Rides, and Fireworks starting @ 9:35P.M. at Sheldon Lake at City Park

Pets are not recommended along the parade route but you may bring them for other activities such as the Food Truck Rally.

Fourth of July Picnic

A picnic is a great way to get outdoors with friends, family, and your pets. Fort Collins has a wide variety of natural areas to enjoy an outdoor picnic with over 50 areas to choose from. A few of these places are:

The City of Fort Collins has a list of perfect picnic spots they recommend. If you haven’t tried these out you should!

Go for a Hike

Colorado is known for its mountains and trails. Many of which are pet-friendly. If you want some time away from the hussle and bussle of traditional Fourth of July activities then this might be for you. Some fantastic hiking trails are:

  • Horsetooth Reservoir
  • Lory State Park
  • Maxwell Natural Area Foothills Trail
  • Pineridge Natural Area
  • Cache La Poudre River

All of the above allow dogs. Remember to follow all Fort Collins leash laws. Plus, it’s a great idea in general to keep your dog on a leash when hiking. You can come across wildlife and other dogs. Both of these can pose a danger to an off-leash dog. If you’re unsure about leash laws on a trail, make sure to call ahead.

Go Shopping Downtown

Many businesses downtown will be running special hours for the holiday as well as offering sales. Be sure to check them out! Your wallet might thank you!

While not all businesses are running sales, you can view a full directory of the shops in Downtown Fort Collins here. Downtown is proud to be highly accessible with a mix of transportation options. This includes pedestrian-friendly bike paths, modern bus transit, and old-fashion street cars.

Check Facebook for Events

Many smaller events won’t be published anywhere else. Check Facebook for any smaller happenings this Independence Day. These events are often free and run by individuals or local businesses.


There you have it. 5 Things to do in Fort Collins This Fourth of July! We hope you have a safe and fun July 4th!

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Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts from the Pets

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Mother’s Day in the U.S. is this Sunday, the 8th. If you haven’t gotten mom anything from the pets you still have time! Here are some creative, handmade gifts that you can help your pets make in under an hour.

Custom Artwork

You will need:

  • 1 gallon-size Ziploc bag
  • A piece of 8.5″ x 11″ paper or card-stock
  • Non-toxic paints – You can find these at any craft store in the kids section
  • Xylitol free peanut butter

Directions:

  1. Place a piece of paper or card-stock inside the Ziploc bag.
  2. Add a few globs of paint in various colors to the piece of paper. Try to keep clear of the edge of the bag. If you get any outside of the bag, start over.
  3. Seal the bag.
  4. Add some peanut butter on the upwards facing side of the bag. You don’t want to spread this out so just some globs of peanut butter is fine. Try to place them not on top of paint globs.
  5. Let your dog lick the peanut butter.
  6. Once your dog has licked off all of the peanut butter or looses interest, let the artwork dry for a few hours before removing from the bag.
  7. Continue to let artwork dry if needed.

As your dog licks the peanut butter they’ll push around the paint that is safely inside the bag. You’ll be left with a one-of-a-kind custom artwork that your dog painted.

Is your dog not a fan of peanut butter? You can use anything that encourages them to lick. Wet food, apple sauce, or goat-milk yogurt also work great.

DIY Card

While you’re at the craft store picking up paint, why not also pick up a non-toxic stamp pad? You and your pet can create a DIY Mother’s Day card that she is sure to treasure.

You will need:

  • A piece of 8.5″ x 11″ paper or card-stock
  • Non-toxic stamp pad
  • Pet-safe wet wipes OR wet paper towels

Directions:

  1. (Optional) Decorate the paper or card-stock before having your pet help. You can also make a design the incorporates your pets paw print at the end.
  2. Wipe off your pets paw with a wet paper or a pet-safe wet wipe to remove any debris.
  3. Place their paw into the non-toxic stamp pad. You may need to move their paw around a little bit to ensure good coverage and transfer of the ink.
  4. Place their inked paw onto the paper or card-stock and press down gently for 2-3 seconds.
  5. Lift up your pets paw and clean it off with a pet-safe wet wipe or a wet paper towel.

There you have it! A custom Mother’s Day card that your pet helped you make.

This activity is best done on a surface that is easily cleaned. Ink can be difficult to get off fully. You don’t want little blue paw prints on mom’s white carpet after all!

Book a Future Visit

Okay, we know this one isn’t technically handmade. But it’s still a great gift idea!

Mom will love having a Wet Noses Pet Sitter help her out while she’s busy. We don’t just offer dog walking but general pet sitting services.

Did you completely forget about Mother’s Day? It’s okay! Book with us and tell mom we were already booked for Mother’s Day. We won’t tell anyone you need a few extra weeks to plan that incredible Mother’s Day getaway.

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How Does My Dog Know I’m Pregnant?

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Dogs are incredible creatures so it’s no shock you might be wondering “Does my dog know I’m pregnant?” The answer is simple! Dogs are really good at smelling things.

Why are dogs so good at smelling things?

Scientists generally agree that a dogs sense of smell is anywhere from 10,000 to 100,000 times better than our own. With your dog having 50 times as many scent receptors as you.

But why do dogs have such good noses?

Simply put – it helps dogs to survive. Dogs noses are adapted to be excellent at sniffing out things. This allows them to find mates, avoid predators, find food, and locate their young from distances far greater than what we can.

One of the ways your dogs nose does this is by separating air. Part of it goes into the receptors while the rest of the air is for breathing. Certain breeds, like scent hounds, have evolved in a way that disturbs the ground less when sniffing. That way more of the scent will stay on the ground and your dog will be able to track it easier.

Your dog also has a vomeronasal organ. What does this organ do? It allows your dog to detect pheromones by other dogs. But what’s even cooler is your dog can smell separately with each nostril. Like how humans see differently with each eye and then combine the images together. Dogs will take two different scent profiles and combine them into one. This makes them excellent at pinpointing where a specific smell is coming from.

Does my dog really know I’m pregnant?

In reality, probably not. Dogs knowing that humans are pregnant is something we perceive. Pregnancy produces loads of hormones that are going to give off different smells. This will make you smell different. This different smell is what your dog is focusing on.

Dogs can understand smells but in most cases, they don’t. Dogs recognize a different smell, it smells interesting, and they want to investigate.

But my dog is more protective of me when I’m pregnant?

Again, this is something we perceive. There’s no scientific evidence to back up this claim.

What we do know is dogs mimic our behavior. Even when you’re not pregnant. If you’re on high alert there’s a good chance your dog will pick up on this and also be on high alert. This is what we tend to associate with dogs being more protective during pregnancy.

Dogs pick up on the slightest change in routine or environmental changes. A good example of this is when you’re preparing for the baby. When you’re preparing for a baby there’s going to be a lot of household changes. These changes might be stressful to everybody in the household. Your dog is going to pick up on this and possibly be more clingy. Thing clingyness can be perceived as being more protective.

Should I do anything to make my pregnancy easier for my dog?

Adding a new human to the family is one of the most difficult things for pets. There are a lot of things about pregnancy that you can’t avoid. Doctors appointments, rearranging of rooms, and the new things coming into the house. These things can stress out your dog.

But the most stressful thing will be when you go into labor. We recommend having plans for a pet sitter for when you go into labor.

Imagine if everybody in your house suddenly disappeared for a few days. Sure, your neighbor came over to help you out but they didn’t understand how to do things proper. By making plans with Wet Noses Pet Sitting you can worry about one less thing. Our pet sitters will make sure your dog, or any of your pets, stick to their routine. This ensures minimal stress for your pets.

Tips to introduce a new baby to your dog

Your dog might not understand you’re pregnant, but there are ways to make introducing a new baby to your dog easier.

  1. Let your dog sniff the areas where baby will be spending most of their time. This allows your dog to get used to the smell the new items coming in.
  2. Start any new rule changes before baby arrives. Example: If your dog is not going to be allowed in the nursery. Start keeping them out of nursery before there’s a new person in the house.
  3. Work on basic training. Babies drop lots of things. Most of these things you don’t want your dog picking up. Reinforcing your dogs basic commands can help with this. If your dog needs help there are many wonderful trainers who are thrilled to train your dog. It’s amazing how quickly dogs can learn!

Conclusion

Your dog is really good at smelling things. This makes it easy for your dog to detect hormonal changes during pregnancy. Not the pregnancy itself. Same goes for your dog acting more protective of you during pregnancy. Your dog isn’t being more protective of you because you’re pregnant. Your dog is reacting to the changes in their environment and mimicking your behavior.

If you’re expecting it’s best to prepare your dog for baby before baby arrives. This can include household rule changes, and getting a refresher training course for your dog. We also recommend having a pet sitter on call for when you go into labor. You’ll know your dog is being taken care of by a professional for as long as you need our services.

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Can Dogs Eat Bread?

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Can Dogs Eat Bread?

Technically dogs can eat bread. It will not harm them but bread should generally be avoided as it is widely considered a filler food. Bread is high in carbohydrates which can lead to obesity in dogs and does not contain any nutrients your dog will not be able to get elsewhere. There are breads that contain ingredients that are not toxic to humans but are toxic to dogs.

Why is bread not good for dogs?

Bread itself is not harmful to dogs unless your dog is allergic to any of its key ingredients such as wheat. However many breads contain seasonings or fruits that are harmful to dogs. Such as garlic and raisins.

Garlic is toxic to dogs but certain breeds such as the Akita and Shiba Inu are more sustainable to garlic poisoning. Garlic damages the blood cells which can lead to anemia as well as lethargy, weakness, nausea, drooling, pale gums, and abdominal pain. Garlic poisoning is not always obvious and can take days to be noticed. It’s important to call your veterinarian as soon as you suspect your dog has gotten into any garlic.

Raisins might seem like a tasty, portable treat for your dog but they are highly toxic and can cause renal failure. Renal failure generally occurs within 72 hours of ingestion but can occur in as little as 24 hours. Sometimes less depending on the size of your dog and how many raisins they ingested. As raisins are dried grapes, grapes should also be avoided.

Various nuts can be found in breads. Due to the high fat content in nuts, nuts can cause pancreatitis. They also may be coated in ingredients like cocoa or peppers which are toxic to dogs. These coatings add flavor to the bread but pose serious health risks to our canine companions.

If your bread contains an ingredient like peanut butter than it may also contain xylitol, also labeled as birch sugar. Xylitol is an artificial sweetener that is known to effect insulin levels and can cause hypoglycemia in as little as 10-15 minutes. Your dog may also experience acute liver failure due to xylitol consumption.

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c: Charles Chen

Can my dog eat raw bread dough?

No. You should never give any animal raw bread dough – especially if it contains yeast. Yeast does not stop rising until it is full, as it is a living organism, and has consumed all the available nutrients. Yeast dough will cause a distending of the stomach as it will continue to expand within your dogs stomach and can cause a blockage. But this is not the biggest worry.  As the yeast feeds, a build-up of toxic levels of ethanol in your dogs bloodstream begins to form. This alcohol toxicosis is the biggest concern.

Signs of alcohol toxicosis include:

  • Vomitting (productive or unproductive)
  • Distended stomach
  • Disorientating and uncorrdination
  • Weakness
  • Coma
  • Dangerously low body temperature
  • Seizures
  • Depression

Is there any bread that’s better than others?

During the COVID-19 pandemic many of us took up bread making. When you are making your own bread you know exactly what is in that loaf which makes it the safest option for your dog. If you need a good potato bread recipe I recommend this one from Taste of Lizzy T.

It’s still best to avoid giving your dog bread as it doesn’t provide any substantial health benefit to them. However, dogs can be picky and if your dog will only take their medication with bread it’s worth learning how to make your own.

brown bread on brown wooden chopping board

c: Debbie Widjaja

Can dogs eat bread?

Bread is technically safe for dogs to eat but it does not provide any substantial health benefits. Bread is loaded with carbohydrates which can lead to obesity in dogs. Due to the many types of bread, some may contain ingredients that are toxic to dogs such as garlic, raisins, nuts, and xylitol. If your dog will only take medicine in a piece of bread it’s best to make the bread yourself and ensure any extra dough is properly disposed of so it doesn’t end up in your dogs stomach and cause alcohol toxicosis.

Do you have any thoughts to add? Let us know in the comments!