Can Dogs Eat Donuts? What You Need To Know

As you indulge in one, have you wondered, “can dogs eat donuts?” Well, this guide will tell you everything you need to know!

As dog owners, it’s tough seeing our little friends beg for a bite when we are indulging in our favorite treats – so what should we do?

We all know that donuts aren’t the healthiest thing for us as humans, so is the same thing true for our furry friends? Can dogs eat donut holes? This guide will tell you everything you need to know about dogs and donuts so you can make your own informed decision.

For ultimate pet safety, I recommend consulting with your vet about all the questions you have about your dog eating donuts.

Can Dogs Eat Donuts

The safest answer is no, dogs should not eat any type of donuts made for us. Honestly, one bite might not hurt your dog, but donuts are really high in sugar and fats. These are two ingredients that will cause your pup to gain weight, which can lead to a bunch of health issues.

In fact, dogs that eat diets high in sugar are at high risk for diabetes, heart disease, and even pancreatitis.

There are a ton of different flavors and types of donuts out there. In this guide, I will do my best to answer as many questions as I can about as many different types of donuts as I can. Please, if you have questions about your dog, always direct those to your veterinarian.

What Happens When a Dog Eats a Donut

What happens when a dog eats a donut depends on what else they had to eat that day, how healthy they are, and what was in the donut.

Deep-fried donuts might give your dog indigestion or diarrhea since the fat is difficult for them to digest.

If your dog eats a lot of donuts and has had a habit of eating lots of foods high in sugar, they are at risk of pancreatitis, which is very painful and sometimes even fatal.

Dogs love the sweet taste of donuts. If you share even one bite, they will ask for more. It’s just best to never give your dog any type of donut, even in small amounts.

My Dog Ate a Donut – What Do I Do

The very first thing to do is to try and figure out how many donuts your pup ate. This is information your vet will need to know. Then, give them plenty of water and just watch for signs of indigestion, vomiting, or diarrhea.

If they have an upset stomach, offer your doggy a bland diet of rice and unseasoned meat like chicken or ground beef. That should help settle their stomach.

Since donuts have so much sugar in them, it’s a good idea to not give your dog any extra treats or human food for a while.

If you notice your dog acting sick or not like themselves, then you should contact your veterinarian.

Types of Donuts And Dogs

The three most popular types of donuts are powdered, glazed, and chocolate. Let’s look at all three of them and how safe (or dangerous) they are for dogs.

Can Dogs Eat Powdered Donuts

Definitely not, dogs should not eat powdered donuts. They are coated in powdered sugar, which will cause their blood sugar to spike and could lead to weight gain.

All this sugar might stick to your pup’s teeth and cause tooth decay too.

Can Dogs Eat Glazed Donuts

No, your dog should not eat glazed donuts. They have little nutritional value, too much fats, and way too much sugar in them.

They are basically empty calories that are bad for your dog’s health. They might be a tasty treat for you, but don’t share them with your dog.

Can Dogs Eat Chocolate Donuts

No, dogs should especially not eat chocolate donuts. They contain toxic ingredients since dogs should never eat chocolate.

The other harmful ingredients in them are fats, sugar, and carbs. Just keep your dog away from all kinds of chocolate donuts.

Both dark chocolate and milk chocolate – any amount of chocolate at all – is bad for dogs. The symptoms of chocolate poisoning to watch out for are:

• Increased Thirst
• Vomitting
• Diarrhea
• Panting
• Excessive Urination
• Racing Heart Rate

If your pet ate a lot of chocolate donuts and is showing any of those symptoms, call your veterinarian immediately.

Can My Dog Eat Donuts – Different Flavors

Now let’s look even closer at the most common types of donuts you might find and whether these sugary treats are safe for your pet.

Do not let your dog eat any of the donuts on this list. Even though you might think that a small amount won’t harm them, none of the donuts on this list are good for your pet.

• Apple Cider Donuts
• Blueberry Donuts
• Cake Donuts
• Chocolate Donuts
• Cinnamon Donuts
• Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
• Coconut Donuts
• Custard Donuts
• Fried Donuts
• Jam Donuts
• Jelly Donuts
• Maple Donuts
• Old-Fashioned Donuts
• Pumpkin Donuts
• Sugar Donuts
• Whole Grain Donuts
• Yeast Donuts

You should also never let your dog eat any donuts that have artificial sweeteners or a sugar substitute in them. Xylitol is very harmful to dogs.

Can Dogs Eat Donut Holes

Everything about donuts applies to donut holes. Even though they are smaller in size, they are too high in sugar and fat. Chocolate, powdered, glazed, and every flavor of donut holes should not be given to dogs for a treat.

Can Dogs Eat Dunkin Donuts

Do not share donuts from Dunkin with your pet. The only safe thing you can buy them from this restaurant (other than water) is a “puppy latte.” This is basically whipped cream and still isn’t the healthiest thing to share.

Want more information? Check out this guide to whipped cream and dogs.

Can Dogs Eat Krispy Kreme Donuts

No, dogs should not eat Krispy Kreme donuts. In one original glazed donut, there are 190 calories, with 100 of those calories from fat and 10 grams of sugar.

What Kind Of Donuts Can Dogs Eat

If you are looking for a dog donut, then you should either buy a treat that is made for pup or make homemade donuts for dogs yourself. This doggy donut recipe is my favorite because it is low in sugar and super easy to make!

If your dog is not allergic to peanut butter, then add that to your dog-friendly donut too (like these peanut butter dog donuts).

Final Thoughts

As you can see, there are no health benefits to sharing a donut with your dog. In fact, it’s a bad idea to let your dog eat any kind of donuts that are made for people.

If you want to share some delicious donuts with your furry friend, make your own or buy them from a trusted pet food retailer.

More Dog Food Resources

Here are some more resources about people foods dogs can eat and ones that are bad for them.

• Can Dogs Eat Blueberry Muffins
• Can Dogs Eat Ice Cream
• Can Dogs Eat Oatmeal Cookies
• Can Dogs Eat Cornbread
• Can Dogs Eat Pancakes
• Can Dogs Eat Shredded Wheat
• Can Dogs Eat Waffles

Find lots of helpful articles on food dogs can and can’t eat here on Spoiled Hounds!

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