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No bake cookies are a favorite treat for many people! And what’s not to like? If you love cookies, chances are you’ll enjoy no bake cookies. And if you love these amazing treats, your dog will probably come over begging for his fair share. Or he may just help himself if the cookies are within reach! But can no bake cookies make a dog sick?
Has your dog eaten no bake cookies? Are you worried that the no bake cookies will make your dog sick? If so, you’ve come to the right place. We understand it can be scary when your dog eats something like this.
We’ve gathered information about no bake cookies and whether they can make a dog sick. Let’s get started!
What are No Bake Cookies?
No bake cookies are cookies that don’t need to be baked in an oven. They’re usually pretty easy to make, and they’re pretty good almost any time!
Some of the most common ingredients in no bake cookies can include:
- Sugar
- Milk
- Butter (or margarine)
- Cocoa powder
- Peanut butter
- Vanilla
- Oatmeal
- Chocolate chips
- Raisins
- Nuts
- Honey
- Marshmallows
- Rice cereal
- And more
While no bake cookies are safe for humans (in moderation), what about dogs? Can no bake cookies make a dog sick?
No Bake Cookies & Dogs
Some no-bake cookies may be safe for dogs if they don’t contain chocolate, raisins, some kinds of nuts, or other ingredients. However, even no bake cookies without these ingredients could still cause a dog to get sick. That’s because they contain sugar and fats. Too much sugar can cause digestive upsets in dogs, while too much fat may cause a serious condition called pancreatitis.
What’s more, a dog may not develop any symptoms by eating a small piece of a no bake cookie. It all depends on the ingredients in the cookies and how much your dog has eaten.
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Ask a Vet Live NowSymptoms of No Bake Cookie Ingestion in Dogs
You may notice these symptoms if your dog has eaten no bake cookies that contain chocolate and other ingredients:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Agitation
- Restlessness
- Seizures
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of symptoms. There are too many possible symptoms to list here. Your dog’s symptoms will vary depending on the ingredients in the cookies, how many your fur baby has eaten, as well as his size and weight.
If your dog shows any of these or other concerning symptoms, call the vet right away. This could be an emergency.
Treatment of No Bake Ingestion in Dogs
Treatment depends on your dog’s symptoms and the ingredients contained in the no bake cookies. For cookies that contain toxic ingredients to dogs, the vet will work to decontaminate the dog’s system by inducing vomiting or using activated charcoal.
The dog’s other symptoms will be treated as they arise. For instance, vomiting and diarrhea can be stopped with some medications. Some dogs may also require an IV for fluids and to administer medications, but this depends on the severity of their symptoms.
The good news is that most dogs will make a full recovery after eating no bake cookies! However, it’s best to keep these and other cookies out of your dog’s reach. You’ll both be happier for it!
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Julie
Julie is a graduate of the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, where she studied Animal science. Though contrary to the opinion of her parents she was meant to study pharmacy, but she was in love with animals especially cats. Julie currently works in an animal research institute (NGO) in California and loves spending quality time with her little cat. She has the passion for making research about animals, how they survive, their way of life among others and publishes it. Julie is also happily married with two kids.
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