Can Dogs Eat Baked Beans?

The short answer: No.

The long answer: High in protein and fiber, baked beans is a cooked dish that combines white beans with a sweet-tasting sauce. There are many components that make baked beans harmful for your dog. First off, the dish contains high amounts of sugar, salt, and fat, which are all very lethal for him. Bloating, gas, and diarrhea are immediate side effects that your dog might experience, but if you continue feeding him baked beans on a regular basis, he might develop diabetes, pancreatitis, or damaged red blood cells.

What to do if your dog accidentally eats baked beans: Watch for symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, upset stomach, swollen abdomen, lethargy, increased thirst, decrease or loss of appetite, and fever. Call your veterinarian and bring him to the emergency clinic if his condition worsens.  

In summary: Though a bowl of baked beans may be comforting to you, your dog will not derive any nutritional benefits from consuming it. Keep the dish out of his reach to prevent him from discovering and liking its taste. Refrain from leaving baked beans in places that he can easily reach, and dispose of its leftovers properly. Instead of baked beans, discover which human food dogs can safely eat in our “can dogs eat” category.

References:

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By Mimi Tiu

A freelance editor based in the Philippines, Mimi Tiu is a proud paw aunt to a family of Terriers and a Ragdoll-Persian cat. When she isn’t creating meaningful content for Waldo’s Friends, she finds pleasure in chronicling her ice cream discoveries and coming up with meticulously detailed plans for her next getaway. Follow her adventures on Instagram @nicetomitiu.

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