According to veterinarians at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, when bread dough is ingested, an animal's body heat causes the dough to rise in the stomach. As alcohol is produced during the rising process, the dough expands. Pets who've eaten bread dough may experience abdominal pain, bloat, vomiting, disorientation and depression.
An animal needs to eat only a small amount to cause a problem, because bread dough can rise to many times its size.
In addition to offering poison prevention tips online, the APCC also runs an emergency hotline at (888) 426-4435 that provides round-the-clock telephone assistance.
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