Cooking for your dog: No no's?

Question

I was looking on the ASPCA website, and they claim that this is the list of 'no no's' for cooking for your dog.

Chocolate
Bones
Milk
Avocado
Coffee
Raisins and grapes
Moldy or spoiled food
Salt
Garlic
Onions, onion powder



I agree with the majority of the list, however, when I found the recipes for cooking meals for your dog, one claimed it's alright to add a little garlic into the recipe because it's a natural flea repellent.

Any thoughts/knowledge on this?

Answer 1

A little bit of garlic is fine. You just don't want to give them the whole clove.

Many people use garlic & brewers yeast tablets for a holistic approach to flea control (I've never tried it myself, so I don't know how well it works or not).

I see "bones" is on your list, and I think that requires some clarification. Cooked bones should be avoided because they can splinter. But raw bones are fine for a dog to chew on.

Answer 2

Any processed garlic is fine- as in garlic powder, or garlic you cook up yourself. Whole, raw garlic is the only kind that can be toxic. If you want to add some garlic powder for flavor (and yes, it is a natural flea deterrent) then go right ahead. Many excellent brands of dog food use garlic in their recipes.

Answer 3

Yup, I would agree with everything on that list. As for garlic - it can indeed by toxic in large amounts (the actual amount will vary from dog to dog) and since it's not a reliable flea repellant at all, I don't think there's any point risking it at all.

Chalice

Answer 4

If you are trying to provide your dog with a 'natural' or 'prey model' diet, you shouldn't be actually cooking any of the components.
Garlic has many, many health benefits, and is commonly given in small, regular doses to millions of dogs worldwide.
Best use cloves, rather than powder, or granules, which have been processed, and, if you are happier, do a 'three days with, two without' kind of thing. Remember, when preparing home diets, variety is the key to keeping your dog healthy, and getting the right balance.

Answer 5

I have gone to other sites and they say that garlic is not good for dogs and I have seen it also that garlic in small amounts is ok.

http://www.missouriscenicrivers.com/baddogfoods.html
It states it in the onion section at the very bottom.

http://www.feednfarm.com/petsandpoison.html
It is under Onion and Garlic "Foods Toxic for Dogs".

Answer 6

some people say its bad and some say garlics good.many dog foods use it too.also the brand avoderm uses tons of avocadoes in the food and claim its good for the coat when really its toxic.can you believe it!?

Answer 7

also a Little Charcoal does not hurt the dog. This helps with err umm Flatulence, it neutrulizes the smell and can help with tummy aches. But only use it from a vets advice. but a little does not hurt.

Answer 8

garlic flavoring is fine what it means is don't feed your dog a garlic bulb its like with chocolate dog chocolate drops have some chocolate in them but the human variety can kill a dog don't worry