Overview
No, dogs can't eat ghost pepper. This chili pepper is extremely hot. Capsaicin, which gives ghost pepper its extreme spiciness, can be found throughout the whole vegetable. A small amount can burn the dog's mouth, tongue, and stomach.
Can dogs eat Ghost pepper?
Risks
- Ghost pepper is one of the hottest chili peppers in the world. It produces capsaicin not just in the placenta but around the seeds and throughout the fruit, which gives ghost pepper its extreme heat. When ingested, it can cause burns on the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, and intestines. Dogs may also experience stomach upset, vomiting, diarrhoea, and other digestive issues.
