Overview
No, dogs should not eat paella. The Spanish rice dish usually includes onions, garlic, shellfish, and heavy spices, many of which are toxic to dogs and can cause severe gastrointestinal issues and poisoning in dogs.
Can dogs eat Paella?
Risks
- Paella is a Spanish rice dish from Valencia, Spain, featuring saffron rice, seafood and vegetables. It is widely enjoyed across Spain and internationally.
- Paella is not safe for dogs to eat. It contains several ingredients that can be harmful, including onions, garlic, shellfish, saffron, and Spanish chorizo.
- Spicing up paella with garlic and onions can be toxic for dogs, leading to the oxidation of red blood cells. Saffron is also poisonous to dogs and should be avoided.
- The shellfish in paella can cause allergic reactions or gastrointestinal upset in dogs.
- Paella also has Spanish chorizo, which is full of fat and sodium. Overindulging in this dish can lead to health complications, such as pancreatitis, kidney failure and salt toxicity.
