::Herbs and Spices that are safe for DOGS to eat::
Anise, Dill, Parsley, Turmeric, Anise Seeds (NOT Star Anise), Coriander, Oregano, Basil & Garlic (Safe in Small amounts), Thyme, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage, Cinnamon.
NO GARLIC BREAD::
Here’s a breakdown of safe daily amounts of fresh garlic from Dr. Pitcairn, author of “The Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats.”
10 to 15 pounds: .5 clove
20 to 40 pounds: 1 clove
45 to 70 pounds: 2 cloves
75 to 90 pounds: 2.5 cloves
100 pounds +: 3 cloves
Traditional veterinary medicine states that 15-30 grams of garlic per kg of body weight can produce a harmful chain of events in your dog’s body. With a clove of garlic weighing around 3-7 grams, that’s a large amount of garlic.
What dogs should avoid all garlic and allium root vegetables?
Anemic Dogs: Dogs already diagnosed with anemic conditions should avoid garlic or any member of the allium family of vegetables.
Japanese Dog Breeds: Japanese Chins, Akita, Sheba Inu, and Spitz are all more susceptible to garlic toxicity or poisoning.
Dogs with Lupus: Lupus is a disease that causes the dog’s immune system to attack body tissues and organs. We don’t think of it as a dog disease, but it is.
Puppies: Puppies don’t start producing red blood cells until they are 6-8 weeks old. You should never give puppies garlic, or any food containing allium vegetables.
Vegetables For Dogs?
So, you want to add veggies to your dog’s diet, but they refuse to eat them? No worries, you’re not the only one. Fussy eaters (canine and human) only need to find the right match. If you’re dealing with the pickiest pup on the block, here are a few options they might like:
- Pumpkin. It’s soft and sweet, so most dogs love it.
- Sweet potato. These are also soft and sweet, so they’re a favourite. Try dehydrating thin slices of it to make vegan “pig ears”
- Carrots. If your dog prefers crunchy food, this might be it.
- Cauliflower. Some dogs love it, others hate it. You’ll just have to try it out! Cook it until soft and offer a little piece at first.
- Rice. It’s technically a vegetable, and dogs love it. Use broth to flavour it though.
- Green beans. Steam them lightly and then chop them up.
- Spinach. Puree them raw or chop them up after they’ve been cooked.
- Cut up fruit. These aren’t veggies, but they are plants so we included them. Note that grapes and currants are toxic to dogs, but they’ll enjoy bananas, apples and apricots in small pieces. Never feed whole fruit to a dog, since the pits, seeds and skin can be dangerous!
