Do you want to share fruity cereal with your pup? Wait, can dogs eat Froot Loops? Read this guide before you give them any sugary cereal.
It’s marketed as tastier than other healthy cereals, but will Froot Loops give your dog stomach upset? Should dog owners share Fruit Loops with their furry friends? Keep reading to learn more!
For ultimate pet safety, I recommend consulting with your vet about all the questions you have about your dog eating Froot Loops.
What Are Froot Loops
Froot Loops is a fruit-flavored breakfast cereal produced by Kellogg’s. It has brightly colored round cereal pieces in various colors. It was originally called “Fruit Loops” but the name had to be changed after a lawsuit claiming the product was misleading by presenting it as being a fruit product.
This cereal comes in different flavors and types, sometimes, there are limited or seasonal flavors. Kellogs makes Froot Loops cereal bars and Froot Loops with marshmallows.
What Are Fruit Loops Made Of
Refer to Kellogg’s website for more information about the ingredients in Froot Loops. These are the main ingredients plus some vitamins and minerals in it:
- Corn flour blend (whole grain yellow corn flour, degerminated yellow corn flour, also called maize fiber)
- Sugar
- Wheat flour
- Whole grain oat flour
- Modified food starch
- Contains 2% or less of vegetable oil (hydrogenated vegetable oil, coconut, soybean, and/or cottonseed)
- Oat fiber
- Maltodextrin
- Salt
- Soluble corn fiber
- Natural flavor
- Food coloring: red 40, yellow 5, yellow 6, and blue 1
- BHT for freshness
- B Vitamins: vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin B2 (riboflavin) vitamin B1 (thiamin hydrochloride), and vitamin B12
- Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
- Vitamin D3
- Reduced iron
- Niacinamide
- Folic acid
Can Dogs Have Fruit Loops
As with other types of human food, Fruit Loops are not healthy or a good idea for dogs to eat. Small amounts might not hurt your dog immediately, but these empty calories could lead to unhealthy weight gain, which could hurt your pup in the long run.
The short answer is that too much sugar offers health risks for dogs. This is not a healthy treat, and it offers very little nutritional value.
Are Fruit Loops Good For Dogs
Even though they are marketed as being healthy and not containing artificial sweeteners, Fruit Loops aren’t the healthiest choice for dogs. They don’t contain essential nutrients for dogs and don’t offer dogs any health benefits.
No, Fruit Loops are not good for dogs.
Are Fruit Loops Bad For Dogs
No, Fruit Loops are not necessarily bad for dogs either (at least in small amounts). But they do contain ingredients that might upset your dog’s stomach.
Dogs should not eat any types of food that contain artificial colors, and Fruit Loops are full of artificial colors.
If your dog has health issues, you should only give your dog whole food that is high in protein and low in sugar and fat. The high sugar content of Fruit Loops could put your dog at risk for diabetes or heart disease, especially if your pup eats a lot of food high in sugar on a daily basis.
Too much sugar can also negatively affect your dog’s blood sugar levels.
Too much Fruit Loops could be bad for your dog.
How Much Froot Loops Can Dogs Eat
The best answer is not to give your dog Fruit Loops at all. It has too much sugar to be a good idea for your dog’s diet.
Even so, the amount of Fruit Loops dogs can eat depends on how much sugar they ate that day and their body weight.
That’s why I suggest just avoiding giving your dog any Fruit Loops at all. Your dog won’t miss them and it’s better for your pup to avoid that processed junk.
Healthy Cereals For Dogs
When it comes to your dog’s health, cereals that are made for humans aren’t a good idea for them. Even so, some are better than others. It’s always best to avoid sugary cereals and go for the types that are made with whole grains.
These are the healthiest types of cereals that you can share with your furry friend.
- Bran Flakes
- Oat Bran
- Chex Cereal
- Rice Krispies
- Corn Flakes
Just be careful when you give your dog cereal that is high in dietary fiber. Too much fiber could give your dog an upset stomach.
Breakfast Ideas For Dogs
It’s better to give your dog food made with whole ingredients. Give them small quantities of natural fruits instead of cereals made with artificial flavors.
Make your dog some pumpkin muffins. Or whip up some homemade dog pancakes. They are healthier and better for your dog.
Other Sugary Treats To Avoid
Just like Froot Loops, these are some other sugary cereals and snacks that dog owners should avoid giving to their dogs, even in small portions.
- Lucky Charms
- Reese’s Puffs Cereal
- Fruit Roll-Ups
Final Thoughts
Pet owners, be careful not to give your pup a diet that includes high levels of sugar. Remember, high amounts of sugar could cause unhealthy weight gain and put your dog at risk of diabetes, heart disease, and other health issues.
More Dog Food Resources
Here are some more articles about cereal and sweets dogs can and can’t eat:
- Can Dogs Eat Animal Crackers
- Can Dogs Eat Caramel
- Can Dogs Eat Cheerios
- Can Dogs Eat Cheesecake
- Can Dogs Eat Donuts
- Can Dogs Eat Fig Newtons
- Can Dogs Eat Oatmeal Cookies
- Can Dogs Eat Weetabix
Find lots of articles on food dogs can and can’t eat here on Spoiled Hounds!
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