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.
Can dogs have gravy?
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.
Will mashed potatoes hurt a dog?
Just like steamed, baked, and boiled potatoes, mashed potatoes are not bad for your pup but they're also not great for them. If you're serving them to your pooch, make sure not to add any salt, seasonings, garlic, or onion powder. Onion and garlic powder are toxic to dogs and can result in anemia.
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