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Can dogs eat Schneeballen?

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Overview

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No, dogs should not eat Schneeballen. These German sugar-dusted fried pastries are calorie-dense and made with butter, flour, and powdered sugar. High-fat and sugary foods can cause gastrointestinal distress, pancreatitis, or diabetes in dogs.

Risks

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  • Schneeballen are deep-fried shortcrust pastry balls that originated in the medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany. Despite their festive appearance, they pose serious dietary risks for dogs due to their ingredients.
  • Shortcrust pastry used in schneeballen is already butter-rich and deep-frying it in oil or lard adds another layer of saturated fat. Dogs are especially prone to pancreatitis when they consume high-fat, greasy human foods.
  • Schneeballen are dusted with powdered sugar. This can spike blood sugar levels, especially in diabetic dogs. Regular consumption can contribute to obesity, dental disease, and insulin resistance over time.
  • Some versions of schneeballen are dipped in chocolate or rum glaze, which are toxic to dogs. Chocolate contains theobromine, a stimulant that can cause seizures, tremors, heart arrhythmias, and even death in dogs. Rum- or brandy-flavored schneeballen add the risk of alcohol poisoning, which can occur at even small amounts in dogs.
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