Can Dogs Eat Potato Bread?

Having a snack when your pup is watching and salivating feels like a crime already!

As a typical meal in the home, dogs have a fair share of bread like their caregiver.

Giving bread scraps to your dog every time you’re having it is fine as long as it is in moderation. 

Can dogs eat potato bread?

Yes, dogs can eat potato bread in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Bread is thought to be safe for dogs because it is unspiced and bland, yet it only provides unnecessary calories; hence, it does not need to be overfed. 

Dogs can eat any bread just like humans do because they have the same reactions.

Therefore, the same way you eat bread in bits is how you should moderate the quantity of potato bread for your dog.

Please find out the effects of overfeeding your dog on potato bread, as outlined in this article.

How Often Can My Dog Have Potato Bread?

Raw potatoes contain solanine, a toxic compound that is poisonous to some dogs.

Therefore, any potato your dog consumes should be boiled or baked with no additives.

Giving your dog more than one serving in a day of potato bread is not loving it but overfeeding, and it may result in weight gain, digestive tract and stomach disorders.

Consider factors like current weight and age before deciding to feed them. 

Old and overweight dogs might need more than one serving a day of different meals.

Feeding a senior dog potato bread is like giving it any other bread.

If you feel unsure about it, ask your vet for more insight into it. 

Disadvantages of Feeding Bread to your Dog

Bread is a filler food that does not contain more nutrients than regular dog food.

Because bread is typical in the home, you may regularly throw scraps at your dog.

However, feeding bread to your dog can cause adverse effects on their physical and biological wellbeing. 

Bread is not part of the canine diet

As omnivorous animals, dogs can eat meat and vegetables, but their diet is not high in wheat products like bread.

The main diet for dogs is meat and vegetables consisting of low fat and carbs.

Considering how dogs store fat in the body, bread is unnecessary for them.

Although they can ingest it, please do not feed them bread regularly. 

Weight gain

The constitution of a dog’s body adapts to high protein, vitamin, and mineral levels but not high carbohydrates.

Diets high in fat content are unhealthy for dogs and not on their list of foods, including bread.

Once a dog consumes fats, they are immediately stored in the body. 

Therefore, feeding your dog with fats and carbohydrates is a sure formula for fast weight gain.

Obesity may be inevitable in this case, regardless of how often they exercise or eat other foods.

Tooth Decay because of Carbs

Carbohydrates are formed with stored sugars, which can harm a dog’s health, especially the teeth.

Sugar in the bread attaches itself to the dog’s teeth, which attract bacteria leading to decay.

Bacteria feed on sugar remains on the dog’s teeth, producing acid, which eventually causes tooth decay.

Stomach disorders

Feeding your dog with small quantities of bread cannot cause stomach upset.

However, overfeeding your dog with bread can cause stomach problems even to dogs without allergies.

Large amounts of carbohydrates in potato bread can cause stomach upsets because they may not digest them. 

Aids digestion

If your dog has diarrhea or indigestion, feeding it white, brown or wholemeal bread will come in handy.

Brown bread is high in fibre which can help defecation while increasing healthy gut bacteria for better digestion.

Beneficial bacterias help calm down anxious dogs and settle a churning stomach, normalizing digestion and minimizing vomiting and diarrhea.

Diminish pain

Assist your dog in alleviating mild abdominal pains using bread.

Any bread can do so, but white is more recommended because of its nutrients.

Pads swallowed Foreign materials

Watching your dog every second is almost impossible.

Unfortunately, your dog can swallow small objects like thread or small bones when alone, causing blockage of the digestive tract. 

If your dog shows signs of discomfort or you suspect it may have swallowed something.

Give it small pieces of bread and lots of water to prevent blockage, pad the foreign material, and help pass it naturally. 

Can Puppies Eat Potato Bread?

Feeding your puppy on bread is not wise because their digestive system is still immature and can cause indigestion and bloating.

Feeding dogs a lot of potato bread often can also cause stomach swelling.

As your puppy grows, introduce bread to them gradually. 

Begin with dry bread crumbs, then soft, and eventually moist and warm for them to get used.

Don’t serve bread alone to a puppy but mix it with other dry foods to ensure they are eating a balanced diet. 

Conclusions

Serving your dog potato bread is an excellent way to diversify meals with tasty options.

However, be careful not to give it too much of the same to avoid health issues like weight gain, allergies, or diseases like diabetes. 

Before trying out new recipes for your furry friend, consult a vet giving his age and weight details for the best advice.

Taking great care of your four-legged friend is a goal you would want to achieve fully without compromising its health, and you do this by giving it the right food.

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Megan Turner

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