2007-12-07 06:52:05 · 10 answers · asked by Marie B 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
NO, it is not safe to give your dog garlic to eat.
Dogs should never be given garlic or people food that has
been cooked in garlic.
This is for the same reason that dogs should not eat onions
(although onions are more toxic) -
garlic contains chemicals that kill and damages the dog's red
blood cells, and it can cause canine anemia, a serious blood
illness.
The symptoms of anemia include vomiting, diarrhea, and red
colored urine.
2007-12-07 06:57:02 · answer #1 · answered by Bullmastiff_Boxer_lover 6 · 7⤊ 2⤋
I have been told all my life that garlic for dogs is good to help keep fleas off of them. And I've used it that way and had no ill effects, but recently I've also read that garlic like onions are not good for them. So I've got to get back to the books and see if there is new research out there that says, garlic is bad???
2007-12-07 07:02:53 · answer #2 · answered by Lyn B 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, it is a myth that garlic is good for the dog's skin.
Garlic is very much like onions it can cause anemia in
dogs, etc.
2007-12-07 07:19:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
garlic is not good for dogs. A little bit will not hurt him but too much will. Not worth the risk.
2007-12-07 07:00:24 · answer #4 · answered by Velvet 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Garlic is a natural substance and does only good to live tissue. But oh the smell of it when its passed, that's another trip altogether.
2007-12-07 07:04:40 · answer #5 · answered by Angel G 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, dogs can not eat garlic because it can cause
anemia.
I am a veterian nurse.
2007-12-07 06:59:52 · answer #6 · answered by Jade28 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
ADD: The small amount of garlic found in most dog foods is nothing to worry about. It is garlic in excessive amounts that cause liver and blood disorders. I did one of my practicals studying under one of the lead veterinary nutritionists who is recognized across the country for her work.
2007-12-07 06:56:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 7⤋
yes its good for them it keeps them from getting fleas and worms
2007-12-07 11:25:10 · answer #8 · answered by fierfairy42 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Garlic does not hurt them. You do have to be careful with onions, chocolate, raisons just to name a few.
2007-12-07 06:57:23 · answer #9 · answered by Veritas 7 · 1⤊ 6⤋
I agree with greenie and bullmasitiff
2007-12-07 07:01:35 · answer #10 · answered by VetIntern 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋