Sometimes, we all seek to provide our pets and dogs with other means of food that are different and separate from the usual dog food we give them. However, there is something that can go wrong with this situation.
Sometimes, you may end up giving your dog something that is not even supposed to be eaten by animal beings such as dogs. The same can also apply if your dog suddenly ate something that you are not even sure is permissible, by accident.
Case in point, if you accidentally fed your dog jalapeno or if you ever want to feed your dog a meal that comes with jalapeno. If you ever find yourself facing this problem, allow this article to serve as your walkthrough. Read away, folks!
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Can Dogs Eat Jalapenos?
In the world, there are no black and white — only shades of grey. With that being said, I cannot answer this by simply a yes or no. Rather, I would say that it is not recommended.
There are many possible negative effects that are associated with jalapeno in the context of being fed to dogs. As a result, I would suggest you not feed your dogs with jalapenos.
In general, of course, I would still like to place emphasis on the fact that jalapenos in themselves do not contain elements or substances that are hazardous, poisonous, or deadly to dogs.
It is regarded as bad for dogs simply because the spicy element of jalapenos and your dog’s system do not match each other and are not compatible with each other.
This is because your dog’s digestive system is not designed to process spicy foods. If they are forced to do so, digestive health issues can arise.
In fact, the same almost goes for every spicy food out there. Doing so may cause your dog to be vulnerable and prone to health issues such as vomiting and diarrhea. In the next section, I will be discussing good alternatives for jalapenos.
Good Alternatives for Jalapenos
Perhaps, you have heard and read about the potential and possible benefits of jalapenos. However, these benefits may be misleading considering that these benefits primarily benefit human beings. Their body systems work differently from our human digestive systems.
Of course, if you want, there are good alternatives you can still consider getting or feeding your dog. If you really insist on giving your dog peppers, you may of course opt to get him or her some bell peppers.
They are certainly much safer and will not cause your dog to have digestive health problems. Additionally, if your dog happens to like the taste, please take note that even if you feed them in small and little amounts, this can still be hazardous in the long run.
Read our other posts about other nutritious vegetables that you can give your dog in moderation: “Can Dogs Eat Olives?” and “Can Dogs Eat Eggplants?”
The Relationship Between Dogs and Spicy Food
The truth of the matter is, some dogs can be spicy tolerant. Albeit, by saying tolerant I mean they are tolerant to the spicy taste.
In fact, the taste buds of your dogs contain a relatively less amount of nerve cells. So what does this mean? This means that dogs can also react to spice less than how we, humans, react.
In addition to that, some dogs may even like jalapenos. It all depends on how your dog may process this. However, take note that even if this is the case, your dog’s digestive system, regardless of how they like the taste or how they are tolerant to the sting of the spice, will still react the same.
Feeding them jalapenos will still lead them to the risk of vomiting and stomach ache among all others.
What Happens if my Dog Accidentally Ate Jalapeno?
With all those being said, you may start to panic you accidentally fed your dog jalapenos or if your dog accidentally ate one. Well, first of all is do not panic.
Second, keep note of how much jalapeno your dog has consumed. What you will do will highly determine what exact measures you will take. In the event that your dog just consumed a small amount of jalapenos, what you can do is observe his condition a little.
Check if he or she is already showing symptoms of digestive issues such as vomiting or stomach pain. Along with this, be sure that your dog gets access to water as this can greatly help with his or her digestive issues.
Third, in the event that your dog accidentally consumed a big quantity of jalapenos, you might want to consider contacting a health professional already. Your trusty go-to vet is more equipped with the knowledge to handle complex issues. This will reassure you that your dog is in proper hands.
Final Thoughts
To sum it all up, I would not recommend that you feed your dog jalapenos. In fact, I would go as far as to say that any spicy food is not recommended. In general, spicy food such as jalapenos is not in itself poisonous or deadly so you can use up if that is your worry.
However, it is still very essential to know and keep in mind that this spicy food when consumed can put your dog at risk of a lot of digestive health issues.
These issues include vomiting and stomach ache among all others. Make sure your dog gets access to water in the event that he or she accidentally consumed one.
There you have it, folks! Shall you have any recommendations, suggestions, and questions, please do not hesitate to leave them down below in the comment section. Feel free to do so and I’ll see you in the next article!