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. When a cat eats raw dough, the yeast continues to ferment inside their stomach, causing painful bloating and potentially life-threatening gas. This process also generates ethanol, which can lead to alcohol poisoning even in small amounts.

Watch out for

raw dough of any kind
dough rising in the stomach
alcohol production from fermentation

Better choices

Cooked chicken pieces Commercial cat treats Small bits of cooked fish Freeze-dried meat treats

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