Is Garlic Powder Bad for Dogs? (23/10/2020)

Garlic and garlic powder both boast a wealth of healthcare benefits. Even with just a small amount, your canine friends will reap the rewards. Garlic is one of nature’s treasures with it being an antioxidant, anti-allergen, antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-protozoan, anti-viral and anti-carcinogen. 

 
If that’s still not enough to convince you, we’ve conducted some additional research to help you see that garlic powder is safe for your dogs. 
  

Garlic and dogs health

It’s no secret that garlic offers several benefits to us humans, however, it can also help to improve the wellbeing of your dog too. When given to your dogs in the right form and the right quantities, it can help them to enjoy a healthy and happy life. Here are some of the main garlic benefits for dogs: 
 

• Tick/Flea repellent: Garlic doesn’t kill pests but ticks and fleas can’t stand the smell of it. That’s why giving your dog a small dose of raw garlic powder can help to repel pesky pests.
• Boosts the immune system
• Aids in fighting and treating
• Asthma
• Diabetes
• Fatigue
• Ear infections and ear mite infestations
• Stress
• Environmental allergies
  

 

Dogs and garlic powder

Giving dogs garlic powder helps to control the amount of garlic that you provide, whilst still offering the same health benefits. It’s important to remember that too much of a good thing can still be harmful, therefore, you must read the instructions when giving garlic powder to your pet. 
If you’re giving garlic powder to your dogs daily, we recommend giving 5 grams to small dogs, 10-15 grams to medium-sized dogs and 20 grams to large dogs. 
 

Where to buy garlic powder for dogs

Here at the Animal Health Company, we have a wealth of canine health products to choose from, including garlic powder for dogs. Buy canine, horse, cat and poultry supplies in our online shop.