What Happens If My Dog Eats Sourdough Bread?

While sourdough bread isn't necessarily harmful to dogs to consume, you should make sure that the bread isn't uncooked, otherwise, your dog could end up with a distended stomach.

How Much Sourdough Bread Can A Dog Eat?

When consumed in moderation, sourdough bread won't harm your dogs. Though some dogs have wheat allergies and are sensitive to grains.

What Kind Of Bread Can Dogs Eat?

Dogs can safely eat bread the same way as humans can - in moderation. Plain white and wheat bread are generally safe for dogs to consume, as long as they don't have any wheat allergies.

Is Sourdough Bread Good For Dogs With Diarrhea?

Not entirely. While sourdough bread might be good for humans, it isn't the same for dogs. You see the fermentation process is what gives sourdough its unique properties. This can also be toxic to dogs and could lead to vomiting, diarrhea, or difficulty breathing.

Can Dogs Have Sourdough Bread? You Might Be Surprised!

Ingredients

Scale

113g oat flour
113g whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3 tbsp. pumpkin puree
1 tbsp. each pumpkin or sunflower seeds, flax seeds, ground chia seeds
1 cup of low-fat milk, or any plant-based milk
1 egg
113g sourdough starter

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Instructions

Mix the dry ingredients in a small bowl
Mix the milk and egg in a medium-sized bowl, and stir in the pumpkin puree, and the starter.
Add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the liquid and mix. The dough should be dense but fairly sticky, so add more flour or liquid wherever necessary.
Drop a tablespoon of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving a small gap between each biscuit.
Wet a fork and lightly press down each biscuit.
Bake for 45 minutes to an hour.

Notes

Never feed your dog raw sourdough starter. Remember to only give these treats in moderation!

Author: Natasha Krajnc
Cook Time: 45 mins - 1 hr