Garlic

[LexiRay]

I've read that you shouldn't give your dogs any garlic. But a lot of treats have it in the ingredients. I guess it is only in big doses?

I also read the same for tomatos but I've seen that a few times as well.

:scratch: So confusing.. why would they make it if its not good for our puppers

[Lisa]

Onions are really bad for dogs. Garlic is okay, but not in large doses. As a seasoning / flavour enhancer it's fine, but you wouldn't want to toss them a clove.

In fact, I believe garlic is either a natural flea or tick repellant.

For tomatoes, I believe it's the stems that are dangerous. I have it in my book at home - the Hounds Health. I will look it up when I get home unless someone else has the answer.

P.S. Nice to see you!

[Jen]

Yes, I've heard that garlic repells ticks and fleas--but I'd still use Frontline ;)

Tomato is ok in small amounts I think, as I know puppers have eaten pizza etc and been ok.

[LexiRay]

Right.. I knew it helped repell fleas, thats why I didnt understand why it would be bad.

Heres the site I found the info at: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=0&cat=1276&articleid=1030

[LexiRay]

Sorry to ask.. But I thought I would take some advice from the fellow doxie lovers!

I was going to order Simon & Hueys soft training treats and the one type was 'garlic & honey'. Just made me wonder about it

And Wow thank you for the fast responses the few times I have been to the board!! :thanx:

[Patt]

According to Hound Health Tomatoes are not safe for dogs, they contain atropine. This link says the same thing, along with other unsafe foods. :)

http://www.lacetoleather.com/fataltodogs.html

FYI, Garlic & Onions contain a compound that dogs don't metabolize well, and eating in large amounts of them can cause hemolytic anemia. The treats probably have a small amount of garlic.

[Jen]

Thanks Patt. I knew I'd read tomatoes were bad!

[Bella's Mom]

Yet another great reason for this site! We find out great information here! :appl:

[Frzframe]

I give supplements that have garlic in them so I think that if you don't over use it they should be fine. :)

[quavec]

plus they help ward off those pesky vampires ;)

[Laurie' s Dachshunds]

I understand certain preservatives are bad for dogs, can cause seizures,some are in dog food & treats. The ones that uses animals fat as a preservative, yuck!!!
You really gotta read labels to know what you put into yourself & puppers!!!!That' s why I only feed my puppers Iams biscuits & Purina food.

[Mama S.]

And Wow thank you for the fast responses the few times I have been to the board!! :thanx:
That just means you have to post more and more so we can answer more!! Pictures would be WONDEFUL!!!!
Sandi

[jennie_c_d]

I think, if you fed your dog a couple of pounds of garlic a day for a year, you might see hemolytic anemia. Otherwise, it probably won't be a problem. I put a clove or two a week in my dogs' food.