Can dogs have cinnamon?

Cinnamon is incorporated into many delicious foods and some owners wonder if it's okay for their pet dogs. Cinnamon isn't a big concern, unless they've consumed a very large amount. Even then, your dog will likely handle it on their own, by puking it up or with a case of diarrhea. read more

Pets can be exposed to cinnamon by; chewing on the tree (which is sometimes kept as an indoor ornamental), being fed human food seasoned with the spice, cinnamon sticks left in cider cups, eating the spice directly or consuming the essential oil being used for cooking or aromatherapy. read more

Cinnamon in small amounts should be safe for dogs. Some dog treats and mints even use cinnamon as an ingredient. Some people have sprinkled cinnamon on foods for their dog, without any dangerous effects. read more

“Cinnamon isn’t toxic for dogs, but nutmeg can be if consumed in large amounts,” says Dr. Ashley Hughes, DVM, at Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, DC. In excessive amounts, nutmeg causes hallucinations and high heart rate in dogs. Interestingly enough, it can have the same impact on people. read more