Can dogs eat vanilla?

Unfortunately vanilla extract is another thing that can be harmful for your dog. The reason why dogs cannot eat vanilla extract is that vanilla extract is around 35 percent alcohol, and, as we know, alcohol is severely toxic to dogs. It is used for texturing and flavoring in many commercial dog foods and treats. read more

Unfortunately vanilla extract is another thing that can be harmful for your dog. The reason why dogs cannot eat vanilla extract is that vanilla extract is around 35 percent alcohol, and, as we know, alcohol is severely toxic to dogs. read more

First, keep in mind that some dogs are lactose intolerant and should never have ice cream. Second, most ice cream is loaded with sugar, which dogs absolutely don’t need in their diet. Low-sugar ice cream, on the other hand, usually contains artificial sweeteners, which are probably worse for dogs than the sugar they’re replacing. read more

If your dog has eaten vanilla cake, she’s probably just fine, depending on how much she’s eaten. There’s nothing toxic in vanilla cake, but it is loaded with sugar, which dogs simply don’t need in their diet. Sugar provides zero nutritional benefits. Over time, sugar contributes to weight gain and diabetes. read more