Overview
No, do not allow dogs to ingest garlic oil as it is toxic to them. However, garlic oil has antibacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-microbial properties; it is an effective remedy for ear infections when used topically for dogs.
Can dogs have Garlic oil?
Benefits
- Although garlic oil is toxic to dogs when ingested, garlic oil has antibacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-microbial properties that can fight fungi and mites when used topically,
- Garlic oil is an effective natural remedy for ear infections. It can help remove toxins from the ear, remove ear fluid, and treat ear swelling.
Risks
- It takes 8kg of garlic to produce 5ml of garlic essential oil. Garlic oil has much higher strength than garlic-infused oil.
- Ingesting garlic oil can cause toxicity in dogs. Mild toxicity can lead to pale or yellow gums, vomiting, diarrhea, shallow breathing, and flatulence.
Servings
- For topical application, warm the garlic oil before administering it to a dog. Slightly heated garlic oil is more effective in eliminating microbes.
- Put 10 drops of garlic oil in each ear twice daily to remove mites and cure infections. Gently rub the base of the dog's ears to distribute the oil evenly. Do this until the problem is resolved.
- Make sure your dog cannot lick the area where the oil is topically applied.
