Garlic

[DoggyMom]

I don't know if it's been asked before, but is garlic okay for dogs? LOL I found my nephew feeding Lily garlic mashed potatoes beneath the table tonight. They had quite a bit of garlic mixed in (a lot of small chunks-by my hubby "mr.garlic"). Lily was gobbling it all up. I haven't seen any negative reactions, but I am keeping an eye on her.

[DiggityDogs]

Garlic is fine- in fact it's used in a lot of treats to add flavor instead of salt. It's even an old home remedy for fleas- not that it works, but it's been recommended for generations. I think your only problem may be that she'll come to like potatoes a little too much.

[Stark]

I'm not sure but I have read somewhere that said onion and garlic both shouldn't be given to dogs. I'll try to find the info.

[Stark]

I found this, right now I'm to tired to search further.

http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/dtoxin

[Woof]

We use garlic in some of our baked goods. The dogs love it. It is also used by some pet food companies and has long been recommended by some as a flea deterent as Diggity says.

[StarfishSaving]

It doesn't hurt in moderation but in large quantities is toxic. We use it sometimes in dog cookies.

Another article: http://www.petalia.com.au/templates/storytemplate_process.cfm?story_no=257#ct-4

[DoggyMom]

Thanks for the info. I did put a call in to the vet, just in case. The vet says to just keep an eye on her, but she seems to be doing okay. The kids also got a HUGE lecture about feeding their food to the dog!