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Can dogs eat mayonnaise?

Caution — fatty, sometimes with problematic ingredients

Plain mayonnaise isn't toxic but it's almost pure fat, making it a pancreatitis risk. Some flavoured mayos contain garlic or mustard.

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The full picture

Mayonnaise is essentially oil, egg, and vinegar — not poisonous, but nutritionally awful for dogs. The fat content makes it a pancreatitis trigger, and regular feeding contributes to obesity. Flavoured mayonnaises (aioli, garlic mayo, chipotle mayo, honey mustard) add garlic, spices, or sugar. If your dog licks a sandwich or salad with mayo, it's not an emergency, but don't share deliberately. Light mayo is still high-fat. Salad cream is similar.

Safe portion size

Not recommended.

And while you're thinking about what's good for your dog, keeping on top of flea and parasite prevention is just as important as diet.