Doughnuts Not every horse will go for a doughnut, but some can down a whole doughnut in one bite. Maybe start small by purchasing a bag of doughnut holes to see if your horse likes them and to avoid too much sugar at once. Doughnuts can be a fabulous end-of-show dessert to thank your horse for a job well done.
Chocolate – while your horse may enjoy it, chocolate can cause a positive result in a drug test. Fresh bread, donuts, etc. – these items can become a doughy mass in the digestive tract and cause a blockage. Sweet Feed (COB & unfortified sweet grains) can quickly unbalance the diet when enough is fed as a “treat”.
Chocolate. Just like dogs, horses are sensitive to the chemical theobromine which is found in the cocoa which is used to make chocolate. Large amounts of cocoa can kill a horse but even a small amount can result in big trouble.
Feeding a healthy horse three or four sugar cubes is unlikely to cause a significant glucose spike; however, for a horse with uncontrolled IR, PSSM, or a laminitis history, feeding sugar cubes isn't a risk worth taking. Skip the sugary treats, too, if your horse is overweight, especially if he has a cresty neck.
Sugar in and of itself is not dangerous for horses. The presence of carbohydrates in your horse's feed is therefore logical and natural, but too much sugar can lead to health problems. An important rule of thumb: don't give your horse more energy than it needs.
Tough chewy candies such as taffy and gummy bears
These super sticky treats could be very frustrating for horses because the candy will stick to their molars and could be hard to swallow.
You should never give your dog donuts. Donuts contain high amounts of sugar, which dogs should avoid. Dogs are much smaller than most people, so they are particularly sensitive to sugar. Dogs may consume far too many calories when eating donuts, leading to obesity and all the health problems that come with it.
Chocolate is not good for horses to eat. One of the main ingredients in chocolate, cocoa, contains the chemical theobromine, due to a horse-sensitive digestive system this can cause serious illness and in large doses fatality.
Horses have digestive tracts very different from humans. They require a diet high in fiber and consumed in little amounts over long periods. But just like humans, horses also enjoy variety in their meals. Of course, Oreos and Pringles won't do for these precious herbivores.
What to offer as treats. Almost any fruits, and many vegetables, are safe treats for healthy horses. Apples and carrots are traditional favorites. You can safely offer your horse raisins, grapes, bananas, strawberries, cantaloupe or other melons, celery, pumpkin, and snow peas.
Oreos contain an alkaloid called Theobromine, which is very tooxic for horses. It also can cause a positive drug test, even though Oreos have very little of it.
Dairy products – Horses are lactose intolerant, so cheese, milk, yoghurt & ice cream should be avoided. Ragwort – Eating just 1-5 kg of a horse's lifetime can cause liver failure or death.
A cake suitable for a horse can be made using ingredients that are safe for horses to consume. The cake recipes provided in this article contain the goodness of grain and molasses, along with carrots.
Thankfully, horses generally avoid potatoes due to an off-putting taste. But with so many delicious forms of potato, that isn't always the case. French fries, chips, gnocchi, and other potato-based foods are all dangerous to horses.
There is no harm in occasionally feeding bread, but it is not the most nutritious feedstuff when used as the sole concentrate. While bread is chock full of calories, it provides few nutrients. When only bread is fed with hay, the major nutritional problem is an imbalance and/or deficiency of some minerals and vitamins.
Fruity candies, like Smarties, Skittles and Jolly Ranchers, do not contain theobromine and are a safe in small doses, just like peppermints. One other fall-themed edible that can be a big hit with your horse is pumpkin and other types of squash.
Horses can eat plain marshmallows.
Plain marshmallows have basic ingredients that are all safe for horses to consume in moderation. There is nothing toxic about plain marshmallows and a healthy horse can eat them with no problem!
Horse Network lists chocolate as one of eight foods that you should never feed a horse, due to the presence of a chemical called theobromine, which could be dangerous in large amounts.
Whilst traditional donuts are not vegan due to containing eggs, milk and butter, non-traditional versions such as those offered by popular bakeries and vegan brands are!
Not every type of donut contains eggs and/or dairy products, but if I'm being honest, the majority of them do. For example, the main ingredients in most donuts are milk ingredients (whey, skim) and eggs. Some donuts also contain glycerides, which are not always vegan.
Key Takeaways: Can Dogs Eat Donuts? If they're made without any potentially toxic ingredients, such as chocolate, grapes, or Macadamia nuts, plain donuts are “safe” for dogs. Nevertheless, you should avoid feeding your dog donuts. Even “safe” donuts are full of sugar and fat that may upset your dog's stomach.
Safe treats for horses
Other non-traditional, yet still perfectly acceptable foods include bread, pasta, macaroni, potato chips, fruit juice, hot dogs, hamburgers, and most dog and cat foods.
Taste: Horses have tons of taste buds, just like humans.
They can taste a variety of different flavors. They love the flavors of apple, peppermint, hay and oats. Sometimes they even love the flavor of their own manure or sand. But the one flavor that all horses hate is the flavor of bute.