Pastry Pets
Baking is better with your dog nearby. Find out which pastry ingredients are risky for dogs, explore dog breeds, and soon bake treats created by licensed veterinarians.
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Breed Encyclopedia
Size, temperament and what to keep in mind before sharing a bite of anything you bake.
Meet the breeds →Pastry Ingredient Safety
Chocolate, xylitol, raisins, raw dough and more. Check a baking ingredient before your dog gets to it.
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Meet the breeds
Australian Shepherd
Large · Herding Group
Beagle
Small · Hound Group
Bernese Mountain Dog
Giant · Working Group
Boxer
Large · Working Group
Bulldog
Medium · Non-Sporting Group
Cane Corso
Giant · Working Group
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Small · Toy Group
Dachshund
Small · Hound Group
Learn before you bake
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Chocolate and Flavorings
How much chocolate is dangerous depends on the type and your dog's weight. Here are the numbers, plus extracts an...
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Dough and Flour
Raw yeast dough is an emergency. Baked bread and cooked flour usually aren't. Here's why.
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Fats and Dairy
Butter, cream and cheese aren't poisons, but rich food is a common trigger for pancreatitis in dogs.
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Frostings and Decorations
Party cakes are where sugar, fat, chocolate and xylitol all meet. Here's what to watch.
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Fruits and Fillings
Many plain fruits make great low-calorie treats. Grapes, raisins and pits don't. Here's how to tell.
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Leavening Ingredients
Yeast, baking soda, baking powder and salt: small amounts baked into a treat are one thing, the box or the dough is a...
Written by VanillaGoods from the cited sources. Not reviewed by a veterinarian. Not a substitute for veterinary advice.