Can dogs eat… › Garlic
Can dogs eat garlic?
⛔ No — garlic is toxic to dogs. Never feed it.
Garlic is more concentrated than onion and can damage red blood cells. Avoid garlic and garlic powder.
If eaten: Large or repeated amounts are most dangerous — consult your vet.
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Why garlic is dangerous
Garlic is more concentrated than onion and can damage red blood cells. Avoid garlic and garlic powder.
Symptoms to watch for
Signs can include vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, tremors, a racing heart, or weakness. Symptoms may be delayed, so don't wait for them to appear.
What to do if your dog ate garlic
Large or repeated amounts are most dangerous — consult your vet. Have the amount, your dog's weight and the time of ingestion ready. You can also call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Do not induce vomiting unless a professional tells you to.
What about their everyday food?
Treats are only part of the picture — your dog's main diet matters most. Paste your dog food's ingredients into the WoofScore checker to see how it grades A–F.