Hummus is a delightful dip that has gained popularity beyond its Middle Eastern origins and is now a popular food across all the countries in the world, including the US.
Many people like hummus for its unique taste, and it has the status of a well-known superfood.
And our dogs, as usual, get overexcited about anything we love to eat. But is it really such a good idea to share this dip with your pup?
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Is Hummus Safe For Dogs?
Hummus is not safe for your dogs. Hummus is commonly made from chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice, salt, and garlic herb. Pup owners should avoid giving their dogs any salty foods, in general. But when we are talking hummus, there’s even a bigger issue with garlic and citrus in lemon juice.
Pup owners should avoid giving their dogs any salty foods, in general. But when we are talking hummus, there’s even a bigger issue with garlic and citrus in lemon juice.
Of all the things in hummus, garlic is the most harmful for dogs. While garlic is practically a superfood for us humans, it can trigger serious health problems in dogs. Uncooked, dry, or powder, garlic is unsafe for canines. Therefore the hummus will be too, regardless of its recipe.
Is Hummus Good for Dogs?
Hummus is not a tasty treat for dogs in any circumstance. Garlic in hummus causes harm to the red blood cells of dogs, and once affected, the cells are not able to transport oxygen.
A dog that feeds on hummus (with garlic) is at risk of low red blood cells, known as anemia. Critical cases of anemia in pups can lead to internal organ damage, failure, and even death.
Can dogs eat plain hummus?
From a nutritional point of view, hummus is amazing.
100g serving of hummus contains 177 calories, 4.86g of protein, 20.12g of carbs, including 4g of fiber and 8.59g of fat. It also has 242 mg of sodium. And quite a lot of vitamins in nutrients, including 49mg of Calcium, 110mg of Phosphorus, 173mg of Potassium, 7,9mg of Vitamin C, along with Thiamin, Niacin, Riboflavin and the list goes on.
But as we’ve established earlier, even the plain classic recipe still contains garlic. Therefore, you should avoid sharing the dip with your pup at all costs.
My dog ate hummus, what should I do next?
What should you do if your dog has eaten hummus? The first thing to do is to determine how much your dog ate. If it’s a small quantity of hummus, that means he swallowed a minuscule amount of garlic. Your dog should be okay.
However, keep in mind that when your dog consumes a large quantity of hummus, then it can cause health issues. In such circumstances, you should take the dog to the vet as soon as possible. Keep in mind that garlic poisoning in canines may not be visible for many days.
So you should assume that your dog will be alright just because he doesn’t show the early symptoms. Watch your pup for any unusual signs for a week or so, and in case you spotted something troubling, you should contact your vet right away.
Can dogs have hummus after all?
No. Hummus has many ingredients that are toxic to your pet. So, dogs shouldn’t be fed hummus at all. A number of the components, mainly garlic and lemon juice, are detrimental to your pooch, so those should be avoided.
As an alternative, stick to your favorite pet treats instead. So when you are about to eat that hummus and your furry baby gives your those puppy eyes, you can quickly distract the pooch with something he or she likes.
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