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Can dogs eat Garden angelica?

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Overview

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Caution. Garden angelica is generally safe for dogs and may offer several benefits, such as supporting kidney health, easing anxiety, and boosting immunity. However, it’s not recommended for diabetic dogs, as it may impact blood sugar levels.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Garden angelica (Angelica archangelica) has no reported toxic effect in dogs.
  • Garden angelica's anti-inflammatory activity reduces the overproduction of leukotrienes, which are chemicals that can damage the nerves that affect the bladder. Garden angelica helps normalize a dog's urinary frequency and bladder capacity which prevents leaky bladder episodes. It improves a dog's ability to empty his bladder.
  • Garden angelica has promising anti-tumor and anti-cancer properties.
  • Garden angelica has antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties, which can prevent infections and diseases.
  • Studies have shown that garden angelica's root oil may help reduce chronic anxiety in dogs. The oil is said to calm and relax their nerves.

Risks

health-risks
  • Garden angelica contains compounds called furonocoumarins which can cause contact dermatitis.
  • Garden angelica should not be given to diabetic dogs as it may affect the blood sugar levels or interfere with diabetic medications.
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Servings

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  • There are no studies that have been done on the suitability of giving angelica to dogs as a dietary supplement.
  • Angelica has been used in many herbal medicines to treat canine illnesses such as bladder issues, fevers, colds, and coughs; always get professional advice from a veterinarian before using a plant medicinally for your dog.
  • Garden angelica can be given in hydrosol form in aromatherapy for dogs.

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