A small piece of plain, fully baked bread is unlikely to harm most pets, but it adds empty calories. Avoid loaves with raisins, garlic, or onion — these are toxic. Keep raw yeast dough out of reach; it expands in the stomach and produces alcohol.
Bread is made from flour, water, yeast or leavening, and salt. Varieties range from white and whole wheat to sourdough, rye, and seeded loaves. Many recipes add sugar, butter, or flavorings.
Bread is a daily staple sold sliced or as rolls, buns, and baguettes. Crumbs from sandwiches and toast and leftover crusts are common exposure points.
Many breads include raisins, garlic, or onion. Sweet breads and doughs may contain chocolate or xylitol. Spreads like butter, jam, and garlic paste add fat, sugar, or alliums. Artisan loaves may have nut or seed crusts.
