Grains Dogs Can and Can’t Eat
Dogs can eat a variety of grains, such as rice, barley, oats, and quinoa. However, it is important to ensure that the grain is cooked and unseasoned, as dogs can have difficulty digesting raw grains and certain seasonings can be harmful to them. Wheat is generally considered safe but be mindful that the amount of sugar in certain loafs of bread can vary greatly, for example King’s Hawaiian bread may contain high amounts of sugar that are unsafe for dogs. Some dogs may also have specific dietary needs or allergies, so it is important to consult with a veterinarian before making any major changes to a dog’s diet.
Our team has researched 46 grains and grain based foods. See the table below with links to our full articles.
| Common Foods | Safety Classification |
|---|---|
| Barley | safe |
| Basmati rice | safe |
| Bread | safe |
| Brown rice | safe |
| Couscous | caution |
| Crackers | caution |
| English muffins | safe |
| Farro | safe |
| Flour | safe |
| Fried-rice | caution |
| Granola | caution |
| Hamburger buns | safe |
| Hot dog buns | safe |
| Jasmine rice | safe |
| Mexican-rice | dangerous |
| Multigrain bread | safe |
| Oatmeal | safe |
| Oats and honey | safe |
| Pasta | safe |
| Pita-bread | safe |
| Pretzels | safe |
| Quinoa | safe |
| Raisin bread | dangerous |
| Rice | safe |
| Rice cakes | safe |
| Rice crispies | caution |
| Rye bread | safe |
| Saltine crackers | safe |
| Sourdough bread | safe |
| Toast | safe |
| Wheat | safe |
| Wheat crackers | safe |
| Whole-wheat-flour | safe |
| Wild-rice | safe |
| Yellow-rice | safe |