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Yeast Dough Toxicity
A life-threatening emergency in pets caused by ingesting raw bread dough containing active yeast. The yeast ferments in the stomach, producing gas and ethanol that lead to severe gastrointestinal and systemic complications.
Key Facts
- Raw yeast dough expands rapidly in a pet's warm, moist stomach.
- Fermentation produces carbon dioxide gas and ethanol as byproducts.
- Ingestion requires immediate veterinary intervention to prevent fatal outcomes.
- Non-yeast doughs pose less risk but can still cause gastrointestinal upset.