No, dogs should not eat oatmeal cream pies. They are considered not a safe food choice for feeding dogs. The glucose and creamery content of the pies can interfere with the normal digestive process of your dog. It can only be served if your dog’s vet agrees.
On the advice of the vet, you can serve one tablespoon of oatmeal cream pie per 20 pounds of your dog’s weight.
Why Aren’t Oatmeal Cream Pies Safe For Dogs?
Sugar and dairy products are two of the ingredients that should be avoided at all costs when feeding oatmeal cream pies to a dog.
The components of the product have the potential to give dogs digestive problems and make them very ill. Because of the high number of calories found in oatmeal cream pies, dogs that consume them will experience unneeded weight gain.
When consumed by canines, these pies are airy and have a propensity to swell up in the canine stomach, leading to severe stomach issues such as obstruction.
What Are The Ingredients Of Oatmeal Creme Pies?
The classic Little Debbie oatmeal creme pie contains
- Oatmeal
- Flour
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Palm and/or coconut oil
- Baking soda
- Salt
- cinnamon
and a creme filling made from sugar, water, corn syrup, partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (cottonseed, soybean), nonfat dry milk solids, artificial flavor, and preservatives (sorbic acid, TBHQ).
As you can see, there are quite a few ingredients in oatmeal creme pies that are not particularly good for dogs. Baking soda, for example, can cause stomach upset. Sugar can also be problematic for some dogs, particularly if they are overweight or have diabetes.
The corn syrup in the filling is also a concern, as it can cause gastrointestinal upset. And, of course, the partially hydrogenated vegetable oils are not something you want your dog to be eating on a regular basis.
What to do if your dog eats oatmeal cream pies
If your dog has sneaked his way and had some oatmeal cream pies, first, induce vomiting. For every 10 pounds, give one tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide.
For instance, if he weighs 50 pounds, give five tablespoons. If digestion has not occurred, inducing is enough. Call your vet, who may take a few tests to determine the extent of the risk.
When no symptoms are showing yet, your vet may ask you to observe the mutt for the next 24 hours.
