How Bad Is Garlic For Dogs or Is It ?

I always though that garlic was good for dogs too. Isn’t it a natural flea repellent?

It’s safe. You can feed them garlic in moderation. You may not like the results, though.

I’ve given my German Shepherds a little bit of fresh garlic in their food every day for six years, and they’ve never had worms. They’re beautiful, big, healthy dogs.

@Dracool We have GSDs. There’s just nothing like them, don’t you agree?

OK. I’m not a dog person but gassy and dog breath and you’re going to add garlic to the mix? It may be great for the dog but is it good for the humans?

I’m not a dog person really, but I came across this Foods to avoid feeding your dog and they list the reasons why. It seems that garlic isn’t too bad, but it isn’t too good either. I hope it is accurate. I don’t know.

I think any human food is bad for dogs.

I think it also depends on the breed. Smaller dogs seem to have a harder time with a lot of foods. My cousin has a beagle and the darn thing has swallowed rocks and even eaten chocolate candy and chocolate is poison to dogs (lots of it) and she still lives. She didn’t even get sick, My dog got a hold of a small slice of onion and he had the runs the whole next day. Its best to ask your vet. Not every pet reacts the same.

Veterinarians would like you to avoid it completely. It can cause life threatening anemia, but onions are actually more damaging.

The homeopathic rule is that one clove per 20lbs is safe and works as a natural flea repellant.

I feed raw, and I do not allow any garlic. I believe the risks do outweigh the benefits- I’m just not willing to risk it. If you are looking for a natural flea repellent, lavendar, yucca and tea tree oil (seperate or in combination) work as well. Use it with baths.

@pdworkin They’re the best! I have a male and a female and between them I’m completely protected and entertained.