Can cats eat raw dough?

If your cat has already eaten this and you are worried, contact your veterinarian.

Why

Dangerous. Yeast dough expands and produces alcohol in the stomach. The yeast in raw dough continues to rise inside your cat's stomach, causing painful bloating and potential rupture. As the dough ferments, it produces alcohol which can lead to severe poisoning and even death. This process happens quickly and requires immediate veterinary attention.

Watch out for

raw dough of any kind
dough containing raisins or chocolate
dough left out for rising

Better choices

cooked chicken pieces commercial cat treats small bits of cooked fish freeze-dried meat treats

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