Better to skip it
It is best not to give dogs pizza. A bite of crust is unlikely to harm, but the sauce and toppings often contain garlic and onion, the cheese and meats are fatty and salty, and raw pizza dough is dangerous.
| Can dogs eat it? | Caution |
| Calories | Not recommended as a treat |
| Main benefit | Plain crust in a tiny amount is not toxic |
| Main risk | Sauce usually contains garlic and onion |
| Puppies? | No |
A small amount is unlikely to cause serious harm in a healthy dog. Remove any remaining food, offer fresh water and watch for vomiting, diarrhea, a painful belly or lethargy over the next 24-48 hours. Call your vet if your dog ate a large amount, is small, young or has health problems (such as pancreatitis), or if the food contained onion, garlic, chocolate or xylitol.
These are safe for dogs in treat-size amounts:
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It is best not to give dogs pizza. A bite of crust is unlikely to harm, but the sauce and toppings often contain garlic and onion, the cheese and meats are fatty and salty, and raw pizza dough is dangerous.
A small piece of plain crust is unlikely to harm, but crusts are often brushed with garlic butter. Skip it.
Call your vet. The fat, salt, garlic and onion can cause vomiting, diarrhea, pancreatitis or, with large amounts, onion-related anemia.
No. Puppies are smaller and more vulnerable than adults, so it is best avoided entirely.
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This guide is general information for healthy adult dogs. Dogs with medical conditions (such as diabetes, pancreatitis, kidney disease or food allergies) may need different advice from their vet.
Caution
It is best not to give dogs pizza. A bite of crust is unlikely to harm, but the sauce and toppings often contain garlic and onion, the cheese and meats are fatty and salty, and raw pizza dough is dangerous.