Overview
Chili oil is unsafe for dogs due to its spiciness and capsaicin content, which can cause digestive issues and excessive thirst. Some store-bought varieties may also have ingredients that are harmful to dogs.
Can dogs have Chili oil?
Risks
- The chili peppers in chili oil contain capsaicin, which can irritate a dog's stomach lining and cause inflammation of the digestive tract. They also have solanine, a compound that can be toxic to dogs in large amounts.
- Chili oil's spiciness can cause excessive thirst in dogs, leading to vomiting
- Commercial chili oil preparations may have harmful ingredients to dogs like garlic, soy sauce, and sugar.
