Can dogs eat Pita bread?

Overview

Caution. Pita bread, a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, is lower in calories than white bread. Uncooked pita dough contains yeast that can cause dangerous bloating in dogs. Wheat-sensitive dogs should avoid it. Pita is not essential for dogs and should only be an occasional small treat.

Benefits

Pita bread is a round flatbread that's a staple in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. It's typically used as a wrap for shawarma, falafel, or grilled vegetables and meats. It can be torn into pieces and used for dipping in hummus. It has fewer calories compared to regular white bread.

Risks

Uncooked pita bread dough can rise in the dog's stomach due to the presence of yeast. It can cause bloating in dogs, which is a painful and life-threatening condition wherein the stomach fills with gas and cuts off the blood supply to the stomach. This results in the build up of toxins.
Pita bread should not be given to dogs that are allergic or sensitive to wheat.