Overview
No, dogs should not eat Schnitzel. This German dish is heavily seasoned, fried, and often contains ingredients like onions or garlic, which are toxic to dogs and can cause gastrointestinal distress when frequently consumed.
Can dogs eat Schnitzel?
Risks
- Schnitzel originated in Austria as Wiener schnitzel, traditionally made of thin slices of veal coated with flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. As the dish’s popularity spread across Europe, chicken and pork were used as well as different sauces.
- While the plain meat itself is not toxic to dogs, the preparation method and added ingredients make it unsuitable and may even be potentially harmful to dogs.
- Schnitzel is often fried in oil or butter, making in high in fats. It can cause gastrointestinal upset or pancreatitis in dogs if consumed excessively.
- The breading contains ingredients that are harmful to dogs’ health when consumed in large amounts, such as salt, spices, and onion or garlic powder.
Servings
- A small piece of schnitzel is not likely to make your dog sick, but it’s not recommended and should be avoided.
