Overview
No, Qatayef is not appropriate for dogs. This sweet Middle Eastern treat is fried and filled with rich ingredients that are far too heavy for a dog’s digestive system and can lead to stomach upset and long-term health problems.
Can dogs eat Qatayef?
Risks
- Qatayef is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert commonly eaten during Ramadan. It’s a mini pancake that is folded and stuffed with a sweet or savory filling. Nuts, cheese and clotted cream (ashta) are common fillings. It's deep-fried or baked and then dunked in sugar syrup.
- Qatayef is not recommended for dogs due to the ingredients and way of making it. It’s high in sugar and fat.
- The stuffing could be pistachio or walnut, which are hard to digest and fattening to dogs.
- Some of the recipes call for sweetened cheese, ricotta, mascarpone, or clotted cream, all of which are high in lactose and fat.
- Qatayef is fried in oil and high in calories. Regular consumption by dogs can lead to obesity, pancreatitis, and digestive upset.
