Perhaps your dog swiped a piece of tasty garlic bread, or you’re thinking about giving them some.
Can dogs have garlic bread? In short, no, it’s not safe.
Garlic in it can be harmful to dogs if they eat a lot.
If your dog had a nibble, they’ll likely be fine, but don’t make it a habit.
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Garlic toxicity and dogs
Garlic, while tasty for us, is sadly harmful to our dogs.
The problem lies in thiosulfate, a harmless substance for us but toxic for dogs.
Thiosulfate is in the Allium family, which includes garlic, onions, leeks, and chives.
When dogs eat garlic, thiosulfate enters their bloodstream, but their bodies can’t handle it.
This causes damage to red blood cells, and the body removes them faster than it can replace them, resulting in a shortage of healthy red blood cells.
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It might seem nice to give your dog a bit of your garlic bread, but it’s safer not to.
Garlic can harm dogs and lead to severe health issues.
Instead, choose treats made for dogs or prepare your own using safe and healthy ingredients.
Keep in mind that what’s good for you may not be good for your dog.
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This article was compiled with the help of Artificial Intelligence
