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Can dogs eat Garlic?

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Overview

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Caution. Garlic can offer health benefits to dogs in very small amounts, such as fighting infections, supporting heart health, and eliminating parasites. However, too much garlic can be toxic, damaging red blood cells and potentially causing hemolytic anemia.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Garlic is toxic to dogs when consumed in large quantities. When consumed in moderation, garlic is beneficial for dogs.
  • Garlic has antiseptic, antimicrobial, antifungal, and antibiotic properties that help prevent infections and diseases.
  • Garlic acts as a vasodilator which helps widen the blood vessels. This is particularly helpful for dogs with heart problems.
  • Garlic has sulfur which repels fleas and ticks.
  • Garlic can be used as a deworming agent to eliminate heartworm, tapeworm, and other parasites.

Risks

health-risks
  • Garlic contains thiosulfate, which can potentially damage the red blood cells and lead to hemolytic anemia if consumed in high dosages.
  • Garlic should not be given to young puppies because they cannot produce new red blood cells until they are 8 weeks old.
  • Garlic should not be given to pregnant or lactating dogs.
  • Garlic should not be given to breeds of dogs that are more susceptible to hemolytic effects such as akita, shiba inu, cocker spaniels, poodles, Old English sheepdogs, and Irish setters.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Garlic has 15 times less thiosulfate concentration than onions. It can be given to dogs in small amounts to reap its health benefits without causing toxicity.
  • Peel and mince fresh garlic and follow the recommended daily dosage appropriate for your dog's weight. (➢ 10 to 15-pound dogs - 1/2 clove ➢ 20 to 40-pound dogs - 1 clove ➢ 45 to 70-pound dogs - 1 1/2 cloves ➢ 75 to 90-pound dogs - 2 cloves ➢ Over 100-pound dogs - 2 1/2 cloves )

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