Overview
No. Mince pies are a not suitable food for dogs. Mince pies may contain raisins, nutmeg, cinnamon, almonds, and walnuts, which can be toxic to dogs and cause various health issues.
Can dogs eat Mince pies?
Risks
- Mince pies, or mincemeat pies, are small, sweet pastries filled with a mixture of dried fruits and spices. Traditionally they contain raisins, currants, and candied citrus peel, as well as spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. These are ingredients that are not suitable for dogs. In large amounts, they could cause toxicity in dogs.
- The mincemeat filling is often sweetened with sugar and spiked with alcohol, such as rum, brandy, or whisky, which are toxic to dogs when consumed excessively.
