Is garlic harmful to dogs?

Since garlic is significantly more concentrated than an onion, an even smaller ingested amount will likely lead to toxicosis—as little as one clove of garlic can lead to toxicity in dogs and cats. Please note that a pet's weight, type of breed and prior health history can vary the toxicity level of ingested garlic. read more

These potential medicinal benefits, however, are not effective for our pets. In fact, garlic is extremely toxic to dogs and cats and the consumption of even a small amount can lead to severe poisoning and, if not treated in time, death. read more

Concerns When Using Garlic For Dogs. Garlic is safe for your dog when you feed it in appropriate amounts as I’ll explain later. However, there are some cautions. Pregnant Dogs. Always be cautious with any medicine or supplement for pregnant dogs. Consult your holistic veterinarian when feeding garlic to expectant mothers. read more

Garlic got a bad rap in 2000, when a research paper was published that was based on garlic’s effect on dogs. Even though the dogs tested didn’t show any outward appearance of toxicity symptoms, there was an effect on the red blood cells. read more