{"id":2120,"date":"2023-04-12T23:14:56","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T23:14:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grub.fairgomate.net\/?page_id=2120"},"modified":"2023-04-30T08:58:53","modified_gmt":"2023-04-30T08:58:53","slug":"herbs-safe-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/grub.fairgomate.net\/index.php\/herbs-safe-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Herbs Safe for Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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::Herbs and Spices that are safe for DOGS to eat::<\/h3>\n

Anise, Dill, Parsley, Turmeric, Anise Seeds (NOT Star Anise), Coriander, Oregano, Basil & Garlic (Safe in Small amounts), Thyme, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage, Cinnamon.<\/p>\n

NO GARLIC BREAD::<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a breakdown of safe daily amounts of fresh garlic from Dr. Pitcairn, author of \u201cThe Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats.\u201d<\/p>\n

10 to 15 pounds: .5 clove<\/p>\n

20 to 40 pounds: 1 clove<\/p>\n

45 to 70 pounds: 2 cloves<\/p>\n

75 to 90 pounds: 2.5 cloves<\/p>\n

100 pounds +: 3 cloves<\/p>\n

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\u2019s body. With a clove of garlic weighing around 3-7 grams, that\u2019s a large amount of garlic.<\/p>\n

What dogs should avoid all garlic and allium root vegetables?<\/h3>\n

Anemic Dogs:<\/strong> Dogs already diagnosed with anemic conditions should avoid garlic or any member of the allium family of vegetables.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Japanese Dog Breeds: <\/strong>Japanese Chins, Akita, Sheba Inu, and Spitz are all more susceptible to garlic toxicity or poisoning.<\/p>\n

Dogs with Lupus:<\/strong> Lupus is a disease that causes the dog\u2019s immune system to attack body tissues and organs. We don\u2019t think of it as a dog disease, but it is.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Puppies:<\/strong> Puppies don\u2019t start producing red blood cells until they are 6-8 weeks old. You should never give puppies garlic, or any food containing allium vegetables.<\/p>\n

Vegetables For Dogs?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

So, you want to add veggies to your dog\u2019s diet, but they refuse to eat them? No worries, you\u2019re not the only one. Fussy eaters (canine and human) only need to find the right match. If you\u2019re dealing with the pickiest pup on the block, here are a few options they might like:<\/p>\n

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  • Pumpkin<\/b>. It\u2019s soft and sweet, so most dogs love it.<\/li>\n
  • Sweet potato.<\/b> These are also soft and sweet, so they\u2019re a favourite. Try dehydrating thin slices of it to make vegan \u201cpig ears\u201d<\/li>\n
  • Carrots<\/b>. If your dog prefers crunchy food, this might be it.<\/li>\n
  • Cauliflower<\/b>. Some dogs love it, others hate it. You\u2019ll just have to try it out! Cook it until soft and offer a little piece at first.<\/li>\n
  • Rice<\/b>. It\u2019s technically a vegetable, and dogs love it. Use broth to flavour it though.<\/li>\n
  • Green beans<\/b>. Steam them lightly and then chop them up.<\/li>\n
  • Spinach<\/b>. Puree them raw or chop them up after they\u2019ve been cooked.<\/li>\n
  • Cut up fruit<\/b>. These aren\u2019t veggies, but they are plants so we included them. Note that grapes and currants are toxic to dogs, but they\u2019ll enjoy bananas, apples and apricots in small pieces. Never feed whole fruit to a dog, since the pits, seeds and skin can be dangerous!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n