Expert issues urgent warning to pet owners about what NOT to feed your dog on Pancake Day

By ROBERT FOLKER 09:44 01 Mar 2025, updated 09:45 01 Mar 2025

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Pancake day is just around the corner and while owners may be tempted to slip their dog a sweet treat, a warning has been issued about dangerous ingredients.

A leading pet nutritionist has warned dog owners against giving in to their pooch's puppy dog eyes on Shrove Tuesday.

While dogs can eat basic pancakes it must be in 'moderation', the expert from Burns Pet Nutrition said.

Nutrition manager Laura Crotch-Harve also cautioned against a number of popular toppings that could cause harm to your dog.

Her advice follows recent research that found 31 per cent of pet owners admitted that their four-legged friend had become ill after eating human food.

She said: 'Dogs know only too well how to play on their owners' sympathies to win themselves a few prized scraps.

'But don't be tempted, one act of kindness could cause more harm than good to your pet – and your pocket, if you need to make a hasty trip to the vet.

'While a small piece of plain pancake might not cause any harm, there are certain common ingredients that should be kept well away from your dog'.

Ingredients to avoid include chocolate, cocoa, xylitol (artificial sweetener), raisins, grapes, spices like nutmeg and cinnamon as well as high fat and sugary additions like butter and syrup.

Even a small amount of chocolate and cocoa can lead to poisoning while xylito is highly toxic to dogs and can cause life-threatening reactions.

Raisins and grapes are also extremely toxic to dogs and can lead to kidney failure.

Pancakes covered in sugar, butter and syrup may be delicious to us, but for dogs they can lead to digestive issues and even obesity over time.

Spices such as nutmeg contain a compound that can be toxic to dogs, while large amounts of cinnamon can cause irritation.

However, the nutritionist shared a 'dog friendly' recipe that can be easily made to avoid any issue to your pooch.

The recipe includes one ripe banana (mashed), one egg, a small handful of whole meal or oat flour and a splash of water.

'If you want your dog to be involved this pancake day, why not whip up a dog-friendly treat. Try my simple recipe using bananas, eggs, a dash of flour and splash of water,' she said.

'Mix into a smooth batter, cook in a non-stick pan without oil, and let them cool before serving in small portions. For an extra treat, top with a few dog treats.'

Source: Burns Pet Nutrition/Nutrition manager Laura Crotch-Harvey

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