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Pizza

Danger

Contains multiple dog toxins: garlic, onion, high fat, high salt. Cheese causes GI issues.

Unsafe for Dogs
Unsafe for Cats

Dogs

Emergency risk

Cats

Emergency risk

Risk level

Danger

Symptoms

Vomiting, diarrhea, pancreatitis, anemia (onion/garlic)

What to do now

Do not feed. If consumed with onion/garlic, call vet.

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Symptoms to Watch For

Vomiting, diarrhea, pancreatitis, anemia (onion/garlic)

What to Do

Do not feed. If consumed with onion/garlic, call vet.

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Clinical References

  • https://www.petmd.com/dog/nutrition
  • https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/

Quick Answers

Is Pizza poisonous to dogs?
Pizza is poisonous or toxic to dogs. Contains multiple dog toxins: garlic, onion, high fat, high salt. Cheese causes GI issues.
Is Pizza toxic to cats?
Pizza is poisonous or toxic to cats. Contains multiple dog toxins: garlic, onion, high fat, high salt. Cheese causes GI issues.
What symptoms can Pizza cause in pets?
Vomiting, diarrhea, pancreatitis, anemia (onion/garlic)
What should I do if my pet ate Pizza?
Do not feed. If consumed with onion/garlic, call vet.

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