Overview
No. Berberine is a plant compound used by humans as a supplement to manage blood sugar levels, but it is toxic to dogs. Even a small dosage can cause poisoning symptoms, and severe cases may lead to ulcers, paralysis, and organ enlargement.
Can dogs have Berberine?
Risks
- Berberine is a compound found in various plants, such as goldenseal, barberry, and Oregon grape. Barberine supplements are typically used to manage blood sugar levels, improve insulin sensitivity, and reduce the risk of type-2 diabetes in humans. However, berberine supplements formulated for humans are toxic to dogs. When ingested, even a small dosage of berberine can cause mild symptoms of poisoning in dogs, including hypersalivation, muscular tremor, diarrhea, and vomiting. In severe cases, it can cause gastric ulcers, paralysis, and enlargement of liver and kidneys in dogs.
