Can Dogs Eat Oatmeal?

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You love oatmeal and with a little honey and fresh fruit they mean the perfect start to the day for you? So you’re wondering if dogs can eat oatmeal too?

Good question! Dealing with the diet of your four-legged friend always makes sense, because he won’t do it!

In this article you will find out what the delicious, high-energy flakes look like for your dog.

Have fun while reading!

In a nutshell: Can my dog eat oatmeal?

Yes, dogs can eat oatmeal! Occasionally they offer a healthy change in the dog’s bowl and can even help with digestive problems. They also provide your dog with plenty of fiber and most dogs find oatmeal super tasty.

In addition to a high proportion of fiber, oat flakes are rich in minerals and trace elements as well as proteins and unsaturated fatty acids.

Is Oatmeal Healthy For Dogs?

Yes, oatmeal is actually very healthy for dogs.

This is due on the one hand to the high protein content of oat flakes, on the other hand to the many dietary fibers, minerals, and trace elements, and the fact that they are very easy to digest.

Rolled oats are an excellent source of energy, which is why they are often fed to dogs that are active in sports.

Even if your dog has gastrointestinal problems, oatmeal can be given as a light diet with cottage cheese, quark, linseed oil, and grated carrot.

Nutrients of oatmeal

Your dog will also benefit from these positive ingredients:

vitamin B
vitamin E
vitamin k
fiber
magnesium
phosphorus
proteins
manganese
calcium
copper
potassium
selenium
iron
zinc

How can I feed my dog oatmeal?

Especially if you feed your dog according to the BARF method (biologically appropriate raw meat feeding), a few oatmeal here and there are a useful addition to the main meal.

The supply of valuable roughage is essential when feeding raw meat.

If you want to spice up your dog’s bowl with oatmeal, you should first boil the oatmeal in water or meat broth and let it cool down completely!

Tip:

We recommend that you do not boil the oatmeal in milk, as the lactase it contains often causes intolerance in dogs.

How much oatmeal is okay?

87, 88, 93, 95, 104 small flakes… Well, did you really count the flakes conscientiously?

Great! You can save yourself this Sisyphean task next time, but stuffing an indiscriminate amount into the dog is of course forbidden.

Depending on the size, weight, and activity level of your dog, we recommend feeding a conscientious portion of oatmeal a maximum of 1-2 times a week.

What should be considered when feeding oatmeal?

Oatmeal comes in many different varieties.

It is important that you buy natural oatmeal without additives for your four-legged friend – ideally in organic quality.

Of course, oat flakes only make up a small part of your furry friend’s diet and only occasionally belong in the bowl.

It doesn’t matter whether it’s whole grain or fine leaf.

Can dogs eat grain at all?

It’s true that grains are actually unnecessary in a dog’s diet. Many dogs also react to grains, especially wheat gluten, with intolerance.

However, oats are considered a good alternative and safe food for dogs.

Grain allergy in dogs

It happens, but no more often than with other feeds.

You can try out in small steps or spoonfuls whether your dog tolerates oatmeal well.

If he behaves abnormally after eating oatmeal, for example through nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence or itching, you should stop giving oatmeal and contact a veterinarian if necessary.

In general, however, the flakes are not harmful to dogs.

Good to know:

Dogs and wolves also eat grain in the wild. When slaying small prey, the pre-digested contents of the stomach are also consumed – along with the grain!

Unsaturated Fatty Acids in Oatmeal

We have already discussed a few positive health effects of oatmeal, such as the high fiber and protein content.

But the tender flake can also score with unsaturated fatty acids.

For cereals, oats contain a relatively high amount of fat, which of course can also settle on your darling’s hips.

Does your dog tend to be overweight? Then don’t feed him oatmeal.

It is good that the fatty acids it contains consist of 70% oleic acid, linoleic acid and linolenic acid, which are healthy and have a positive effect on your dog’s cholesterol level.

In addition, unsaturated fatty acids contribute to a healthy skin barrier and a shiny coat.

Oatmeal Cookies for Dogs?

There are incredibly cool recipes for baking dog biscuits yourself. The advantage of this: You know what you have!

Oatmeal is also ideal for preparing delicious dog snacks.

You can simply form the flakes into small balls in leftover meat or bone broth, tuna juice or mixed with quark and put them in the oven until the desired crispiness.

It is only important that you do not add any ingredients that are forbidden for dogs, such as sugar, salt, or hot spices.

Depending on what your darling likes, you can spice up the biscuits with grated carrots or liverwurst.

Oatmeal as a light diet?

Since oat flakes are easy for dogs to digest, they are well suited as a light diet for gastrointestinal problems.

These foods are suitable for combining with oatmeal:

Linseed or hemp oil
psyllium husks
goat yogurt
cottage cheese
Quark
Fresh berries
grated apple
banana
grated coconut
Grated carrot