Bread is a baked food made from flour, water, and leavening. It is mostly refined carbohydrate and may add empty calories without much nutrition for pets. If offered, give a small piece of plain bread and avoid loaves with raisins, garlic, onion, or sweeteners.
Breads range from white and whole wheat to sourdough, rye, and seeded loaves. They are sold sliced or as rolls, buns, and baguettes. Many recipes include added sugar, butter, or flavorings. Pets usually encounter bread through table feeding, dropped crumbs, or leftover crusts.
Artisan loaves often have chewy crusts and dense crumbs.
Some breads contain raisins, nuts, or alliums such as onion or garlic. Sweet breads and doughs may include chocolate or xylitol. Raw yeast dough can expand and cause illness, so keep it away from pets.
Bread is often topped with butter, jam, or garlic spreads, which add fat, sugar, or alliums. Seeds and nuts can be mixed into crusts. Crumbs drop easily during sandwiches and toast.
