FoodToxic
Raw yeast dough
Also known as: bread dough, pizza dough, bun dough, rising dough
How dangerous is it?
DogSevere
CatSevere
This is an emergency
Do not wait for symptoms. Call us now on +853 6677 6611 and head to the clinic. Bring the packaging or a photo of what was eaten.
Signs to watch for
- Swollen painful belly
- Unproductive retching
- Wobbliness from alcohol produced by yeast
What to do
Call us immediately. Dough expands in the warm stomach and ferments into alcohol, a double emergency that may need urgent decompression.
Macau note
Home bakers should rest dough inside the oven or microwave, not on counters. Cooked bread in small amounts is not toxic.
This guide is for general information only and does not replace a veterinary examination. When in doubt, always call the clinic.
Reviewed by the Royal Veterinary Center veterinary team.