Summary:Raw dough is dangerous for cats because it can ferment in their stomachs, producing gas and ethanol that can be toxic. If your cat eats raw dough, seek medical attention immediately.
Cats, young cats, and adult cats cannot eat raw dough. Dough is made from a mixture of wheat flour and water. After fermentation, the dough will produce gas, causing volume expansion, and will also produce ethanol that is toxic to cats.
If a cat accidentally eats dough, the cat's stomach will provide an ideal environment for the dough to ferment, causing the blood vessels in the stomach to dilate and affecting the blood supply to the stomach. In severe cases, it may cause respiratory problems. In addition, the alcohol produced by the fermentation of dough may also cause alcohol poisoning in cats, with symptoms such as vomiting, unsteady gait, abdominal distension, lethargy, seizures, and respiratory failure.
If your cat has symptoms of poisoning, he needs to seek medical attention immediately.
