Can Dogs Eat Mayonnaise? No — Almost Pure Fat Causes Pancreatitis

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Mayonnaise was invented in the 18th century — possibly in Mahon Minorca (hence the name) or possibly in France. The French claim is that the chef of the Duke de Richelieu created it in 1756. The emulsification chemistry that holds mayonnaise together — lecithin from egg yolks dispersing oil droplets in water — was not understood scientifically until the 20th century though cooks had successfully made mayo for centuries. Commercial mayonnaise production began in the early 20th century. The fat content that makes mayo so dangerous for dogs is the same fat content that gives it its rich creamy texture.