Pet Poison Prevention: Is Dough a Don't?
Someone told me that raw yeast dough could expand in dogs’ stomachs, and could even be fatal. I have a hard time believing that dough could withstand the actions of powerful stomach acid. Can you enlighten me?
—MaryAnn H.
You raise an excellent question, MaryAnn. It is indeed true that raw yeast dough can rise and expand in a dog’s warm and moist gastrointestinal tract, and potentially result in a life-threatening emergency. Many species of yeast (including Saccharomyces cerevisieae, which is commonly used in the leavening of bread) are actually acidophilic—that means they like acidic environments. Therefore, stomach acids may actually play a role in enhancing the rising process when raw yeast dough is consumed.
More new questions:
- Is Christmas cactus poisonous to cats?
- Is popcorn dangerous for animals?
- Is wine or beer harmful for my Labrador to ingest?
—MaryAnn H.
You raise an excellent question, MaryAnn. It is indeed true that raw yeast dough can rise and expand in a dog’s warm and moist gastrointestinal tract, and potentially result in a life-threatening emergency. Many species of yeast (including Saccharomyces cerevisieae, which is commonly used in the leavening of bread) are actually acidophilic—that means they like acidic environments. Therefore, stomach acids may actually play a role in enhancing the rising process when raw yeast dough is consumed.
More new questions:
- Is Christmas cactus poisonous to cats?
- Is popcorn dangerous for animals?
- Is wine or beer harmful for my Labrador to ingest?
posted by ASPCA at 11:26 AM PERMALINK
1 Comments:
Guess what BSL is doing
there killing all pit bulls throug out the usa. I know this might make a difference but plese help us and the dogs.
sincerely,
Amber Bennett &
Misty Hellams
e-mail us at sexy_chick_118@myspace.com
Post a Comment
<< Home