Vanilla is a worldwide favorite flavor that we use in our daily life desserts.  Its aroma is fantastic, and the taste is also very incredible. We all like to eat desserts made with vanilla extract. On the other hand, if we talk about dogs. A question arises, can we give dogs anything made with Vanilla extract?

So, the answer is yes, but you should give it straight from the husk. But Vanilla extract is unsafe for your dog. Although if your dog eats a small number of vanilla desserts for a long time. Then the body of the canine is used to Vanilla; it will not be harmful.

What is Vanilla?

Vanilla planifolia is a species of vanilla orchidaceous plant. Usually founds in Mexico, northern South America, the Caribbean, and Central America. Because of its excessive vanillin content, it is an excellent source for vanilla flavoring.

The name Vanilla was scientifically named in 1808. Its Communal names are flat-leaved Vanilla and West Indian Vanilla.

How can Vanilla be harmful to the dog?

Well, Vanilla itself is not a dangerous plant, but when we talk about the vanilla extract, this can cause harm to dogs. Because after the processing of vanilla extraction, different compounds such as alcohol and other preservatives are present. So, the vanilla extract contains high alcohol content, and this high content of alcohol can be dangerous to the dog. This alcohol present in the vanilla extract can be the reason for toxicity in the dog.

So, if your dog is eating the cake or ice-cream containing the vanilla extract, it can cause a problem due to preservatives and alcohol in the vanilla extract. But the cakes and creams made with alcohol-free extract are not dangerous for the dog. Despite this, giving cakes and ice cream to your dog is not recommended because cakes and ice creams contain a high amount of sugar, and this increased amount of sugar can cause obesity and diabetes in your dog.

Symptoms of vanilla extract poisoning

If your dog is eating a meager amount of vanilla products, your dog will not show any problematic symptom even if the dog had eaten a high amount of vanilla product. But if your dog is eating the vanilla product for the first time, it will cause vanilla extract poisoning in the dog. In this condition, your dog will show the following symptoms

• Vomiting
• Lethargy
• Slow heart rate
• Dehydration
• Diarrhea
• Seizures
• Loss of coordination
• Confusion

This condition, if not treated on time, can lead to the death of the .

What to do if the eats vanilla extract or the product made with Vanilla extract?

If you come to know that your dog has ingested the vanilla cake or any other product made using vanilla extract, keep an eye on your dog. And if you observe the symptoms of vanilla extract poisoning in your dog, take your dog to the veterinarian, and try to give precise information about when the dog has eaten the vanilla product and how much the has eaten the vanilla product. So that the vet can treat your dog correctly.

 FAQs

Can my dog eat vanilla ice cream?

Vanilla ice cream contains a high amount of sugar and fat content. So, this can cause obesity and diabetes in your dog. And some companies use a substitute for sugar which contains xylitol, and this compound is dangerous for dogs.

Can Vanilla kill the dog?

Vanilla itself is not a poisonous plant, but the vanilla extract contains a high amount of alcohol. This alcohol can cause vanilla extract poisoning. And if this poisoning is not treated on time, this can lead to the death of your dog.

Conclusion

Pure Vanilla itself is not dangerous to the dog. But the vanilla extract is hazardous for the dog because of the high amount of alcohol in the extract. This vanilla extract used in cakes and other products can cause vanilla extract poisoning in your dog. If this happens, immediately, take your dog to the vet.