Overview
No. The ingredients in fruit cakes can be harmful to dogs. When consumed excessively, fruit cake can cause gastrointestinal upset in dogs. The alcohol and raisins in fruit cakes are especially toxic to dogs.
Can dogs eat Fruit cake?
Risks
- Fruit cake is typically made with dried fruits, such as raisins, currants, candied citrus peel, and nuts and spices. These ingredients can be harmful to dogs. For example, raisins and grapes are toxic to dogs and can cause kidney failure.
- Nuts, such as almonds and walnuts, can also cause gastrointestinal upset or even obstruction.
- Fruit cakes contain rum, brandy, or whiskey, which is not suitable for dogs.
- Some sugar-free fruit cakes contain xylitol, which is highly toxic to dogs as it causes rapid insulin release, leading to low blood sugar. It can also cause liver damage.
