FourIsCompany
Posted : 4/14/2008 10:48:39 AM
It's a controversial subject. By that I mean that some people say it's fine and even good for dogs and some say that garlic is in the onion family and shouldn't be given to dogs. I'm in the first camp. My dogs have gotten garlic over the years, a daily clove in mosquito season, as it keeps the mosquitoes away. I know many racing greyhound owners give their dogs garlic every day.
Garlic and Onions for Dogs
A Vet Chimes In
The Healing Properties of Garlic
According to the Whole Dog Journal,
small amounts of garlic not only act as a natural flea repellant,
but garlic can be used for its wonderful antifungal and antibacterial
properties. It also promotes the production of white blood
cells thereby acting as an immune booster for dogs with low
or compromised immunity and may benefit dogs with diabetes
by helping reduce blood-sugar levels.
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We repeat . . . it would take up to 50 cloves
for garlic to be harmful to your dog!
PS. B'asia likes roasted garlic, too. 