Overview
No, dogs must not eat Baklava. High sugar content, butter, and nuts like walnuts or pistachios can lead to obesity, pancreatitis, or toxicity in dogs. It can trigger gastrointestinal issues if consumed.
Can dogs eat Baklava?
Risks
- Baklava is a sweet pastry of Turkish origin that is made of phyllo dough, butter, nuts, and honey or sweet syrup, and today it is a pastry dessert in Turkey, Greece, the Middle East, and the Balkans.
- Dogs should not eat baklava. The sugar, fat and nut levels are dangerous for dogs and can lead to several health issues if ingested in large quantities.
- Aside from pistachios, some baklava recipes call for other types of nuts. Macadamia nuts are toxic to dogs and walnuts can cause gastrointestinal upset in dogs.
- The high sugar content can contribute to obesity, dental issues and even diabetes. Honey and sugar syrups are not healthy for dogs in the doses of sugar required to sweeten the baklava.
