Can dogs eat Stollen?

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Overview

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No, dogs should not eat Stollen. This German fruit bread typically contains raisins, candied fruits, nuts, marzipan, alcohol, and sugar. Raisins are highly toxic to dogs and can cause sudden kidney failure even in small amounts. The high fat and sugar content can also lead to diabetes and obesity.

Risks

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  • Stollen is a traditional German yeasted fruit bread with dried fruits, nuts, and a log of marzipan, finished with a generous dusting of powdered sugar. Originating in Dresden, Germany, it's now sold all over Europe, especially at Christmas time, making it a favorite holiday treat in the region.
  • Keep stollen away from dogs as it often has raisins or sultanas in it, which are very toxic to dogs and can cause acute kidney failure if eaten.
  • Stollen is a sugar-loaded treat due to the marzipan, candied orange peel, and powdered sugar, which significantly increase the risk of obesity and diabetes in dogs. – Traditional stollen recipes contain rum or brandy for soaking the raisins or sultanas. The alcohol is poisonous to dogs.
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