No, dogs should not eat Mashed Potatoes with gravy. Gravy contains an unhealthy amount of salt. Although the salt makes gravy appealing to us, it gives gravy more sodium than a dog can take safely. Gravy may also contain onion or garlic flavoring, both of which are toxic to dogs.
Is gravy toxic to dogs?
Generally, gravy has a fair amount of fat and quite a lot of salt, so it's not very good for dogs to eat regularly or in large quantities. Some gravy recipes will also use cooked onion, onion powder, onion oil, or garlic granules which are all considered toxic to dogs.
Why are mashed potatoes not good for dogs?
The main problem with mashed potatoes and why they are “bad” for dogs, is that they are very starchy and packed full of carbohydrates and calories. That means it can be easy for your dog to eat too much, and all those extra carbs will quickly add up and lead to your pooch piling on the pounds.
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