Can dogs eat burritos? What do you think?

Maybe you’ve found yourself wondering if your dog can eat a burrito without feeling sick. The answer, however, is not that simple. It really depends on what’s in the burrito.

A burrito is a traditional Mexican dish that consists of a flour tortilla wrapped around meat, cheese, beans, or vegetables. It originated in Mexico and has become popular and has been exported to other countries as well. The burrito, however, has recently started to gain popularity in the United States.

The burrito can be made with any kind or combination of foodstuffs such as beef, chicken, cheese, rice, etc. There are also different variations such as wraps, quesadillas, and salads. It is with the creation of the burrito that many people have started to wonder what is safe for their dogs to eat.

Like most Mexican dishes, like Quesadillas and Nachos, burritos are not typically recommended for dogs to eat.

Burritos are wrapped in thick flour tortillas which can be difficult for dogs to digest. Many burrito places use flour tortillas which would make it extremely difficult for an untrained dog to eat. Burritos are typically smothered in sauce. This combination of the flour tortilla and the burrito sauce makes it difficult for dogs to digest which can lead to stomach problems such as diarrhea and vomiting. Burritos also contain jalapeno peppers, which can be extremely spicy and give dogs stomach pain should they ingest them.

The common belief is that any meats with a high percentage of fat will be harmful to your pet. If you fill a burrito with a large piece of fatty meat, things might get messy pretty quickly. Some believe that it’s best to not feed your dog meat because it would ruin his/her digestive system and make him/her incapable of digesting other food items.

Home-Made Burrito For Dogs

It’s true that you should never give your dog a large burrito, but there are many ways to make a small one for them to enjoy. You’ll simply need a hotdog bun and some shredded cheddar cheese. This includes the tortilla shell as well, by the way. Don’t be afraid to give them a little filling like beans and meat as well, but make sure you don’t use any sauces. Also, make sure you don’t overload your pup with all sorts of other ingredients; too much of that can cause stomach problems. If you’re not sure what’s best for your canine companion, talk to your vet first.

There are also tons of places that offer specially made and tailored treats and foods for your dog so you never have to worry about making an exception. Whether you want your dog to go vegan or if you just want them to try something new, these healthy options will keep everyone happy.

Conclusion

Can dogs eat burritos? As with all foods, the answer is yes with some provisos. If your dog is on a diet or has any food allergies, check with your vet before giving him/her burrito toppings. Also note that if he/she’s prone to gas or flatulence, avoid beans and beef products.

Alternatively, you could make a few healthy adaptations to the traditional burrito recipe. The most obvious change is switching out ground beef for lean chicken or pulled pork. Other healthy changes you can make are replacing cheese with avocado slices and using non-fat sour cream instead of full-fat sour cream.

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