Overview
No. Christmas cake is not safe for dogs to eat; it contains ingredients that can be harmful to dogs, including raisins, nuts, alcohol, and sugary toppings. The spices in Christmas cake, such as nutmeg and cloves, are also toxic to dogs.
Can dogs eat Christmas cake?
Risks
- Christmas cake is a type of fruit cake traditionally made with a mixture of dried fruits, nuts, and spices. Raisins, currants and candied citrus peel soaked in brandy or rum are typically used.
- Christmas cake also contains cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, which are toxic to dogs in large amounts.
- Christmas cakes are usually decorated with royal icing, marzipan, and other sugary toppings, which makes the cake fattening. The high sugar content may cause weight gain, dental cavities, and diabetes in dogs.
