Dogs and GarlicThe dogs and garlic controversy is confusing to many pet owners. Pet treat bakeries and dog food manufacturers sell products with garlic. But is it really safe for your dog? Or will you cause harm? The Garlic ControversyThere is an ongoing controversy among veterinarians about the use of garlic with pets. The old school of thought, for years, was that garlic was actually good for dogs and that it helped to repel parasites like fleas and to reduce blood pressure.
Photo by John Haslam of Dornoch, Scotland Veterinarians now know that garlic and onions damage red blood cells in your dog and cause a type of anemia called hemolytic anemia. This can, in time, lead to death. More recently, veterinarians have issued warnings against the use of garlic (and onions) with both cats and dogs. The American Medical Veterinary Association considers garlic to be “harmful and potentially fatal” to dogs. (Cats are even more sensitive to garlic than dogs.) And small dogs are more sensitive than large dogs—the body weight of a dog affects how much he can tolerate. Too much garlic can cause a form of anemia. Despite all of this, we still continue to see nutritional products and dog treats on the market that tout the effectiveness of garlic for flea control and getting rid of parasites. This is particularly insidious, as well-intentioned pet owners may purchase products that are actually toxic to their dogs! And, truthfully, there are veterinarians on both sides of the fence on the dogs and garlic issue. The Solution to the Garlic ControversyHere's the bottom line on this. If you, like me, are concerned about the garlic in treats that you feed your dog—make sure that you read the ingredients carefully before purchasing treats—anywhere! And if you use a dog treat recipe from another source, just leave the garlic out of the recipe.DO NOT be foolish. Now you know more about dogs and garlic. Make sure that your beloved dog does not get garlic in his food, treats, or supplements, as it can be very harmful!
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