The annual Dragon Boat Festival is here again. When people are enjoying zongzi (sticky rice dumplings), and you see your cute dog staring at you with wide eyes, please, please do not share the zongzi with your dog. Although the main ingredient of zongzi, glutinous rice, is non-toxic to dogs, it can cause indigestion and diarrhea. As for the other fillings, they may be too oily or salty due to the seasonings, so it is not recommended to give them to dogs.

As everyone knows, glutinous rice is the main ingredient of zongzi (sticky rice dumplings). For some people, glutinous rice is not easy to digest and can easily cause bloating and diarrhea. This is true for humans, and even more so for dogs. Once a dog eats oily and sticky glutinous rice, it may have diarrhea for several days.

Besides glutinous rice, other fillings in zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) may also be too oily or salty for dogs, which is also bad for them. For example, common fillings like pork and egg yolks may contain a lot of soy sauce and salt during cooking, which is a heavy burden on a dog's body. A single teaspoon of salt can be fatal to a dog weighing one kilogram, so caution is necessary. Furthermore, pork is a high-fat food that can lead to pancreatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, or even vascular blockage in dogs. Egg yolks, on the other hand, can cause high cholesterol, all of which can negatively impact a dog's health.

Other common fillings, such as shiitake mushrooms, are not recommended for dogs because they are difficult to digest. Some zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) also contain peanuts, which should be avoided as some dogs are allergic to peanuts.

In conclusion, although glutinous rice is not poisonous and there is no immediate danger if a dog eats it, glutinous rice is sticky and difficult to digest. The fillings and seasonings in zongzi are also too oily and salty for dogs, so it is best not to let dogs eat zongzi.

Source: https://www.loveupets.com/report_detail_pc.php?id=112