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Short-term consumption is unlikely to harm you
Dog food isn’t intended for human consumption and isn’t held to the same production standards as human food, but a small amount is unlikely to cause any major harm.

Dog food is typically made from a combination of animal byproducts, grains, soybeans, vitamins, and minerals, creating a nutritionally balanced diet for your pet.

Animal byproducts frequently found in commercially prepared dog food include scraps of meat, ground bones, skin, organs, and damaged animal parts deemed unfit for human consumption.

Although these ingredients are unappetizing to most people, they’re not technically dangerous to consume — as long as they’ve been cooked, processed, and stored properly.

That said, the types of vitamins added to your dog’s food are a health concern.

Certain varieties of dog food contain a synthetic form of vitamin K known as menadione, or vitamin K3. Although it appears perfectly safe for your dog, research suggests that it’s toxic to humans in high doses (1Trusted Source).

The amount of menadione in commercial dog food tends to be low, but it’s still not advisable for humans to consume it on any regular or long-term basis. So, if you’re unsure whether your dog food contains vitamin K3, contact the manufacturer for information.