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Having dogs with children means the dog is going to get people food from time to time. It\u2019s as certain as the sun rising each morning. Heck, I\u2019m guilty of giving my pups random table scraps from time to time, too. My twin 1-year-old boys take the cake, though; it\u2019s become a game of sorts to get the dogs to come to them. They hold food down over the side of their high chairs, and boom, like magic, the wet nose of an eternally grateful puppy appears.<\/p>\n

Lately, besides eggs, my boy\u2019s favorite food of choice has been Cheerios. Honey Nut, to be more specific. Needless to say, the dogs have been getting bits of cereal for breakfast occasionally, which begs the question, are Cheerios safe for dogs to eat?<\/p>\n

Fortunately, dogs can eat Cheerios, and most of the different flavors are not toxic to dogs. They aren\u2019t exactly a healthy, balanced snack, but dogs seem to love them, and a few here and there won\u2019t hurt.<\/p>\n

How Many Cheerios Can a Dog Eat?<\/h2>\n
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Dogs can safely eat Cheerios in moderation. A few here and there are fine, but they certainly don\u2019t need a whole bowl to themselves. Treats of any kind should never make up more than 10% of a dog\u2019s diet. Keep in mind, if you feed your dog other treats besides Cheerios, which you probably do, altogether, it should be under 10%. Not 10% per treat type.<\/p>\n

There are also much better treats<\/a> than Cheerios to give your dog that actually provide health benefits. Ultimately, it\u2019s up to you if you want to give them Cheerios or opt for a healthier snack. <\/p>\n

Cheerios are high in fiber and low in sugar, but they contain no protein or vitamins that dogs actually need. They are also very low in calories, with one Cheerio \u201cO\u201d being about .2 calories. Meaning 10% of a 10lb dog\u2019s diet would be roughly 100 \u201cO\u201ds.<\/p>\n

Can Dogs Eat Flavored Cheerios?<\/h2>\n

Cheerios come in a dozen different flavors. Besides the standard regular version, you have honey nut, very berry, frosted Cheerios, pumpkin spice, apple cinnamon, and the list goes on. There are tons of different flavors, and some of them are most likely not toxic to your dog, but as a best practice, stick to either the regular Cheerios or the Honey Nut Cheerios flavors.<\/p>\n

The other flavors are more likely to have higher amounts of sugar and, in general, be more unhealthy for your dog than those two.<\/p>\n

Other things to consider are added ingredients to make the different flavors. Avoid anything with chocolate or raisins<\/a>, and be sure to check for xylitol (sugar substitute)<\/a>. These three ingredients are toxic to dogs and should be carefully avoided.<\/p>\n

Can Dogs Have Milk With Cereal?<\/h2>\n
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When we think of cereal, we normally think about a bowl full of milk along with it. But it\u2019s not a good idea to share it with your dog.<\/p>\n

Almost all dogs are lactose intolerant, meaning they can\u2019t digest the sugar in milk. This is actually common among all mammals. The reason dogs can eat cheese<\/a> is because it\u2019s very low in lactose by comparison.<\/p>\n

When it comes to dogs, milk (or any dairy high in lactose) can cause diarrhea, vomiting, bloating, and gas, as well as triggering various allergies or things like ear infections.<\/p>\n

If you do choose to give your dog some Cheerios, skip the milk<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Dogs with Pancreatitis, Do They Mix?<\/h2>\n

Finding treats to give a dog with pancreatitis can be difficult. There isn\u2019t much information about whether or not Cheerios will trigger a reaction in a dog with chronic pancreatitis, so I asked my vet, and he said he would avoid them altogether. Better safe than sorry.<\/p>\n

Definitely avoid giving milk to a dog with pancreatitis.<\/p>\n

Instead, talk to your veterinarian about what\u2019s best for your dog and stick to it, including treats specifically made for dogs with pancreatitis.<\/p>\n

Best Cereals for Dogs to Eat<\/h2>\n
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There are no cereals that really qualify as the \u201cbest cereal\u201d for dogs since they are all grain-based and not produced with a dog\u2019s diet in mind. As far as an occasional treat that they will enjoy, some of the better ones are:<\/p>\n