Curry is a spicy, savory human food, but it should never be
fed to your dog. Continue reading to learn about the negative effects curry
consumption can have on the health of your dog.
What Is Curry?
Curry can be curry paste, curry powder, or a curry spice
mixture. It can also refer to a dish from Japan, Jamaica, Thailand, or India
that consists of rice, sautéed meat or vegetables, and a spicy sauce.
What Is Curry Powder?
Curry powder is a spice blend that is sold commercially. Turmeric,
a South Asian rhizome with a bright yellow color and earthy flavor, is usually
the main ingredient in curry powder. Curry powder was created by British
colonists as a mass-produced way to replicate the complex flavors found in
South Indian sauces and stews.
Can Dogs Eat Curry?
Never feed your dog curry or other spicy foods in large
quantities because they can severely damage a dog's digestive system or lead to
obesity and other serious health problems.
Cumin, coriander, and turmeric are all ingredients in some
curry recipes. While these spices may have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
properties that may benefit a human's immune system, it is not safe for dogs to
consume them in sufficient quantities to reap potential health benefits.
Traditional curry recipes include several ingredients that
make this food a potentially hazardous snack or dog food additive. If your pet
accidentally consumes a large amount of curry, make sure to provide fresh water
to prevent dehydration. Additionally, until your dog's stomach issues clear up,
change his diet to include bland foods like plain chicken and rice.
3 Curry Ingredients Dogs Must Not Eat
Consider the following common curry ingredients, which can
put your pet at risk of developing an upset stomach and/or other issues:
1. Alliums: Garlic, onions, and other alliums contain high
levels of thiosulfate, a type of sodium that reduces a dog's natural red blood
cell production. A dog who eats an onion, for example, may develop hemolytic
anemia and a blood sugar imbalance.
2. Curry leaves: If a dog consumes curry leaves, they may
experience adverse side effects and digestive issues. Although veterinarians do
not consider raw curry leaves to be toxic, dog owners should keep an eye out
for signs of gastrointestinal upset in their pets.
3. Spicy curry powder: Capsaicin levels are high in
spicy curry recipes that use chilies and cayenne pepper. This compound can
cause stomach ulcers and other gastrointestinal problems in dogs.
