Can dogs eat bread?
AKC says small amounts of plain, fully baked bread are fine as long as it contains no toxic ingredients such as raisins or garlic. Bread is high in calories and offers no particular benefit.
How to serve it: fully baked only, no raisins, garlic or nuts; never raw yeast dough
How much is okay
All treats together: at most 10% of daily calories. Enter your dog’s weight:
Bread
up to 0.83 oz a day
24 g · about 1 slice
10% of 629 kcal a day, for a spayed or neutered dog with normal activity. If your dog gets other treats too, give less.
Questions
What amount of bread is okay for my dog?
All treats together: at most 10% of daily calories. For a spayed or neutered dog with normal activity weighing 22 lb, that’s up to 0.83 oz (24 g) (about 1 slice) a day. Work out the amount for your dog above.
Sources
- AKC – People Foods Dogs Can and Can't Eat
- AKC – Can Dogs Eat Bread?
- Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (266 kcal per 100 g)
Last checked: October 2026