http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/garlic_for_dogs.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/garlic_for_dogs.rss Many postive testimonials about how garlic is okay to feed your dog in low doses. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:02:09 EDT en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/garlic_for_dogs.html&name=GARLICFORDOGS_39440 /Pets/garlic_for_dogs.rss1 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:04:39 EST [YEA] Jean from Nashville, Ga. writes: "I appreciate this wonderful website! I have 6 Scottish Collies & 2 Border Collie dogs. I was using a very expensive wormer, 1 pill every month., for all my Collies, because I was told that Ivomec would kill them. That is not true, if given in the correct dosage for the weight. BUT I now give ALL of them 1/4 tsp. granulated Garlic( not just any garlic! ) ONLY regular Garlic, per day. I sprinkle it on their food, they stand back for me to sprinkle it on their food. It got rid of all the worms & eggs! in 5 days. NOW my dogs have a shiny coat & are gaining weight. My vet says tape worms won't really hurt my dogs, just round worms & hookworms. YUK. I really like the information on this website & the information shared from the people who write on about their experiences! Thank you all. Jean in Ga. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/garlic_for_dogs.html&name=GARLICFORDOGS_37571 /Pets/garlic_for_dogs.rss2 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 22:28:54 EST Bexidoodle from Stoke-on-trent, Staffordshire writes: "I would just like to say thank you for all the info on feeding garlic to your dog. I am new to looking into supplemental foods for dogs as our 10 yr old Border Collie was recently diagnosed with cancer and I am re-working his diet. For about a week I have spent a lot of time scouring the internet for info and advice and I can honestly say that until I found this website everything I saw about Garlic stated it shouldn't be given to dogs due to the high toxicity as with onions. I am relieved this site puts such a reasonable argument for it, and I'm sure I'm not the only one slightly irritated by people who clearly haven't read all the info on garlic before adding their comments about its dangers - especially when they haven't experienced the drawbacks themselves. Thank you!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/garlic_for_dogs.html&name=GARLICFORDOGS_36706 /Pets/garlic_for_dogs.rss3 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:05:00 EST Judy from Long Beach, Ca writes: "I have noticed that most of the positive feedback for using garlic on pets is for dog owners. Perhaps it is good for dogs in small amounts, but so far, I don't see very much about giving it to cats. I have a cat that is not producing red blood cells, and so far what I have read is that it would not be a good idea. I didn't have time to read ALL the feedback, so if there is someone who has given garlic to their cat with successful results, please comment. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/garlic_for_dogs.html&name=GARLICFORDOGS_35857 /Pets/garlic_for_dogs.rss4 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:50:16 EST [YEA] Matoni from Buffalo, New York writes: "I recently started using minced fresh garlic on my 6 month old collie for fleas, heartworm. This was recommended by a friend whom is very knowledgeable on animal care. Just use very little (minced) from fresh garlic bulb, 5 times a week. You might want to use an eye drop of Black walnut from a health store to get rid of fleas with the garlic. Hope this helps." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/garlic_for_dogs.html&name=GARLICFORDOGS_33528 /Pets/garlic_for_dogs.rss5 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:31:55 EDT [YEA] Ben from Southern Pines, Nc writes: "Garlic Oil: I give my 130lb shepherd/dane 3 tablets 2 times a day and when I ran out the fleas where horrible, he had sores and all. started back on the regimene and within 3 days a drastic improvement" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/garlic_for_dogs.html&name=GARLICFORDOGS_32912 /Pets/garlic_for_dogs.rss6 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:57:59 EDT [YEA] Heath from Edmond, Ok writes: "We recently rescued 2 mini schnauzers...however, they had worms!! At first we didnt have money for worm treatment, so we decided to try garlic. After a few days the worms seemed to be disappearing (of course w worms leaving, means bloody poddy, gross but at least theyre leaving!) So this treatment works WONDERS on dogs, probably wouldnt try on cats though. The only side effects seem to be: bad garlic breath (naturally!), and it seems to come through thier coat just a little bit and i can smell it on my hands after petting them...but this garlic treatment definetly works!!! i cut up a small piece of clove and put it in with thier dog food, add a little bit of dry oats (to thicken up thier stool) and a couple little spoons full of gravy and they eat it right up!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/garlic_for_dogs.html&name=GARLICFORDOGS_31527 /Pets/garlic_for_dogs.rss7 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 02:01:48 EDT [QUESTION] Barb C from Rolla, Mo, USA writes: "I have been wanting to try the garlic for my dogs. My husband picked up galic oil from the health food store today. Is it okay to use garlic oil? And if so how much to put on there food or give orally??? The information would be greatly appreaciated!! Thank you" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/garlic_for_dogs.html&name=GARLICFORDOGS_31005 /Pets/garlic_for_dogs.rss8 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:57:49 EDT [QUESTION] Melanie from Melbourne, Fl writes: "I have an 11-12 lb, almost 2 year old Shih Tzu and would like to give her fresh garlic for fleas. What would be the amount I should give her. 1 Clove sounds like a lot for such a small dog. Any recommendations? Thanks!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/garlic_for_dogs.html&name=GARLICFORDOGS_30384 /Pets/garlic_for_dogs.rss9 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:45:36 EDT [NAY] Barb from Oxford, Ohio writes: "I used to give my dogs Brewers Yeast tablets with Garlic and 2 of the dogs ended up with anemia. The one dog passed away from it and the other dog was lucky enough to survive through it. As far as my experience with giving dogs garlic, I would NEVER reccomend that anyone give their dogs garlic. The vet that owns the animal hospital that I took both of my anemic dogs to said that it was unheard of for someone to have 2 dogs become anemic shortly one right after another. Now I realize that giving the dogs so many garlic pills for fleas daily may have contributed to their medical problem. I have always regretted giving my dogs these pills and wish I knew then what I know now. My one dog may still be alive if I did. Thanks, Barb" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/garlic_for_dogs.html&name=GARLICFORDOGS_30001 /Pets/garlic_for_dogs.rss10 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:27:52 EDT [NAY] Jennifer from Bourbonnais, IL writes: "My adult boxer ate two-thirds of a bag of treats made in part with garlic powder that were accidentally left on the counter and ended up in the ER with blood in his lungs and around his heart. He was having trouble breathing and was coughing and spitting up blood. He has runny stools, as well, and is (was - he's getting better) very lethargic. When first in the ER, it was believed his condition was some type of pulmonary edema until they began questioning whether he had gotten into any plant fertilizer, mouse poison, weed killer, garlic, onions. Bingo! Garlic flavored treats with garlic powder. In small doses, ie., one treat a day, two a day I'm sure it's fine, but the several ounces he ate could have killed him. We will from this point forward always check ingredients on all treats we give our dog to ensure garlic/onion and associated powders are not included. It concerns me that online I'm reading that so many people give their dogs garlic and companies sell products that contain garlic. We won't take that chance again." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/garlic_for_dogs.html&name=GARLICFORDOGS_29785 /Pets/garlic_for_dogs.rss11 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 05:11:11 EDT [YEA] Lilly from Margate, FL writes: "Garlic (__________) cured a bad infection in my dog, 2 capsules at night the infection and swelling was gone by morning. I used the ____ garlic supplement and contunue to give it to her daily. She is a 65lb pit bull that I use to think was allergic to fleas but since she is now flea free, she continues to scratch herself w/her back legs till she tears open the skin, I have an e-collar on her to keep her from chewing holes in her skin but now she uses her back feet and did considerable damage, her neck was dripping blood w/a huge knot the size of an avacado it was so infected I almost took her to the emergency pet hospital but decided to clean it up w/peroxide and neem oil then give her 2 capsules of the ___ garlic extract instead and glad I did because the infection and swelling was gone by morning, I continue to give it to her and even give her fresh garlic when I have it but it has not had any ill effects on her and she does not smell or have foul breath, she scratches lightly every now and again but not to the effect that she was so I will try to take the e-collar off her and see how she does, I also use the neem oil as a flea repellant, it must be working, her bald spots are filling in again." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/garlic_for_dogs.html&name=GARLICFORDOGS_29637 /Pets/garlic_for_dogs.rss12 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:14:40 EDT [YEA] Ann from Chapel Hill, NC writes: "Garlic has been great for my 10 lb., 4 1/2 yr. old Shih Tzu/Poodle mix. I rescued Charlie nearly two years ago. When originally rescued by the rescue group, he was covered in oozing, bleeding hot spots. The poor little guy is highly allergic to flea bites and has a host of allergy problems. The crap on the market that passes for anti-flea and tick medicine that you place between the dog's shoulder blades was costing me a fortune; I applied the medication twice per month and he would have a flea on him 2-3 days later. He was on prednisone to relieve the horrible itching and scratching. He really suffered (and so did I, because I couldn't figure out what to do to help him). In March, I started feeding him one clove of garlic in his daily, evening meal (minced through a garlic press and stirred into his dog food). It's mid July and my sweetie has had no fleas or horrible scratching problems. Okay, he still scratches occasionally (like I said, he has plenty of allergy problems), but believe me, he doesn't have a hot spot on him and he is one healthy and happy dog. Charlie also had very highly-concentrated, yellow urine (doctor tests him regularly and has found no problem) - he said some dogs have stronger smelling urine than others. Charlie's urine was really strong. After 4 1/2 months of being on garlic, Charlie's urine no longer has that foul odor to it. AMAZING! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/garlic_for_dogs.html&name=GARLICFORDOGS_28265 /Pets/garlic_for_dogs.rss13 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:00:34 EDT [QUESTION] Eibbed from St Louis, MO writes: "I have two dogs. A Black Lab (115 lbs) and a Rhodesian Ridgeback Boxer (55 lbs). I have been reading about giving the dogs garlic protection from fleas, ticks and mosquitos. Can I give them garlic pills rather than garlic? They are very picky eaters and I know they won't like the garlic in their food. If I give them the pills, what would the dosage be? How often would I give them the pills? What would be the best pills to buy? I use the orderless garlic softgels (10mg, equivalent to 1000mg of fresh garlic. My friend gives her lab 300mg (1 X daily) Kyolic Garlic. Can I use these? I do not want to use Frontline or Advantage for the fleas and I have not heard a lot of good things regarding Heart Guard for heartworms. I try to stay away from all the chemicals I can for myself and would prefer to do the same for my dogs. (I also have a twenty pound cat, too, that showed up at my door one day. Can I give her garlic too?) So any advise anyone would have regarding garlic or anything else natural would be appreciated. Thank you!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/garlic_for_dogs.html&name=GARLICFORDOGS_28096 /Pets/garlic_for_dogs.rss14 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 02:01:27 EDT [QUESTION] Tommie from Phoenix, Arizona writes: "I just discovered that my 160 lb rottie/chow mix has ticks! I've always heard that garlic will keep them from getting worms, and it only makes sense, that ticks would not like the flavor, either. The products like Frontline, etc. are so expensive! I am going to start putting garlic powder in his food. I found that after he got neutered, and had to take pain pills, that if I put the pill inside a big dollop of peanut butter, I had no problem getting him to take the pills. I think I'll try it with fresh garlic, I cannot bare to live with gross ticks! I've had him for 6 years, and we have never had fleas or ticks, I think they must be coming from my new neighbor's dogs. I also bought some organic flea/tick dip, I'm going to give that a try, too. Has anyone had success with fresh garlic to keep ticks off their dog?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/garlic_for_dogs.html&name=GARLICFORDOGS_25658 /Pets/garlic_for_dogs.rss15 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT amanda from gainesville, florida us writes: "garlic is in the onion family and onions are toxic to dogs. they can cause hemolytic anemia (basically kills red blood cells). my dog had hemolytic anemia and it is no joke! a blood tranfusion and thousands of dollars in vet bills to get her better. she is a shih-tzu mix and I have heard shih-tzus are especially predisposed to h.a." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/garlic_for_dogs.html&name=GARLICFORDOGS_25084 /Pets/garlic_for_dogs.rss16 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] BRAD F. from WESTPORT, CT. writes: "FOLKS- I HAVE BRED AND RAISED COLLIES AND SHELTIES.AS YOU MAY KNOW HEART GARD IS DEATHLY DANGEROUS TO ALL COLLIE TYPE DOGS.A FEW YEARS AGO I FINALLY BECAME A PURE NATURAL PERSON AND HENCE MY DOG CASH IS ALSO. IF YOU WISH TO USE GARLIC - I DO - YOU CAN SUBSTITUTE GARLIC SPRAY WHICH YOU CAN GET IN STORES AND THE INTERNET.WHAT YOU DO IS SPRAY HIS FOOD AN HIS WATER BOWL.3 SQUIRTS.MY DOG LOVES IT - THERES NO GAS. OF COURSE ALL DOGS LIKE PEOPLE ARE DIFFERENT.I WILL TRY THE OTHER ABOVE RECIPES AS WELL. THE GARLIC SPRAY CAN ALSO BE USED TO SPRAY OUTSIDE AREAS TO KILL FLEAS . ITS ALOT SAFER THAT PESTACIDES. ALSO FOR FLEAS INSTEAD OF USING ALL THESE SHAMPOOS- MIX IN LEMON JUICE. FLEAS HATE CITRUS.ITS A CURATIVE AND PREVENTATIVE ITEM. SO MANY VETS HAVE SHOWED ME THEY CARE VERY LITTLE FOR YOUR PETS HEALTH. THEY GO RIGHT FOR THE MEDS AND THEIR OWN SPECIAL DOG COMPANIES FROM FOOD - ETC TO MAKE THEIR PROFITS.THEY KNOW NOTHING OF ORGANIC AND NATURAL REMEDIES. THEY CANT MAKE THE MONEY ON THAT." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/garlic_for_dogs.html&name=GARLICFORDOGS_24435 /Pets/garlic_for_dogs.rss17 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT [QUESTION] Susan from Seymour, Tennessee, US writes: "My 1 yo Carolina Dog / American Dingo (Cooter) has been scratching almost since I got him at 7 1/2 weeks. I didn't notice the scratching until after I used a rx flea med on him. I have tried everything for the itching! he was diagnosed with demoditic mites and was treated and follow up was negative for them. but he's still scratching, and biting himself. I would love to quit the rx flea/worm meds and start him on garlic, BUT I almost lost my last dog to heartworms ( which are really bad here in east TN). Is the garlic also a preventivive for heartworms?( I know they r caused by mosquitos which are really bad here too) I have already switched him to a commercial grain-free dry food, tea tree oil & sulfa shampoos, leave in conditioner, ointments, a round each of antibiotics & steroids, human allergy med -which only made him sleepy- not necessarily in that order! And still he scratches & bites himself all over! he weighs about 35 lbs, how much garlic & how often, raw/fresh or dried? Any other ideas????Help!He's driving himself & my family crazy!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/garlic_for_dogs.html&name=GARLICFORDOGS_23721 /Pets/garlic_for_dogs.rss18 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT Louis from Dallas, Tx writes: "Garlic Feeding Method: For the person asking how to administer garlic to her pet: my former wife found that unpleasant-tasting medications can be disguised in peanut butter. She wrapped the heart worm prevention capsule in peanut butter (this works great, assuming someone out there knows something I am not aware of relative to peanut butter and pets). Also, a woman I talked to recently says she feeds garlic pills to her three dogs once a month (she buys these pills at her nearby 99-cent store in 30-tablet bottles; however, I don't know the strength of these pills). Perhaps someone out there can tell us about how much and in what form?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/garlic_for_dogs.html&name=GARLICFORDOGS_22513 /Pets/garlic_for_dogs.rss19 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST [QUESTION] Betsy from Colorado Springs, CO writes: "I have a question. I have a 50 lb Shepard mutt and a 25 lb Corgi. How much fresh garlic should I be giving them to keep them worm-free? Do I do it every day or a few days each month? What is the recommendation here?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/garlic_for_dogs.html&name=GARLICFORDOGS_19339 /Pets/garlic_for_dogs.rss20 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Janice from Bodmin, Cornwall, UK writes: "my gran used to breed dogs for crufts many years ago, she told me she never brought flea or worm products but used cloves of garlic chopped up and put with the dog food once a month,i was dubious about this old wives tale, but there is always an element of truth in the old tales, ive tried garlic on my four dogs, ages ranging fom 16 down to 5 months, they are all healthy, havent seen no fleas or worms, im a believer." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/garlic_for_dogs.html&name=GARLICFORDOGS_19195 /Pets/garlic_for_dogs.rss21 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Nena from Johnson City, TN writes: "i have use garlic on my dog for years and they have no fleas and very heathly.and havent had to treat my home for fleas in years and i bath them in tea tree shampoo that adds to help flealess in tenn....just a speakle of garlic powder on their food each day" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/garlic_for_dogs.html&name=GARLICFORDOGS_18947 /Pets/garlic_for_dogs.rss22 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Raven from Bangkok, Thailand writes: "Recent research sets the LD50 (lethal dose at which 50% of subjects die) of garlic in dogs at approximately 5 grams per Kg. So the dog who got sick from eating a whole bulb of garlic may have gotten a dangerous amount if the bulb was 50 grams like the ones I buy and the dog was 10 kg or so (22 lbs). Smart per owners will keep all medicines, natural or not, in a safe storage. That being said, much valid research seems to indicate nothing but good effects from a clove of garlic a day for dogs (use Google Scholar to search for and see all the papers on the web). For tiny dogs a tiny piece is likely all that is needed. My Thai Dog puppy loves garlic, but as he only weighs 12 Kg at 5 months old, one clove a day is all he gets. The vet says he looks great and tests show no intestinal worms." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/garlic_for_dogs.html&name=GARLICFORDOGS_18469 /Pets/garlic_for_dogs.rss23 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Jan from Niwot, CO writes: "I have 4 cocker spaniels. Anyone who has had cockers knows they have ear problems. Also they are prone to skin conditions. I had 2 previous cockers one that skin condition so bad at 8 years old.........she got so sick and died. The other I spent a fortune on medications again and lived to 7. I bought a very healthy male and female at 6 weeks old. Waited to make sure they had no skin or health problems. Of course they were on otomax every other month That's the ear thing. We breed them and had a litter of pups. We kept 2 of them. One of them has severe ear and skin problems. All of a sudden the Mom started the skin problem. Again vet bills on medications. I have changed food so many times figuring allergy. I finally went to a no-grain dog food. The ears and skin cleared up , but it kept reacurring every couple months. I finally did 2 days of searching on the internet. They are still on the no grain dog food........but, I am adding a teaspoon of chopped garlic packed in water to their dinner meal. Also a few squirts of flaxseed oil, and a little powdered Acidophilis. We keep treating a condition and not getting to the root!!! After 4 days.and a bath 2x a week with Selsum blue shampoo. my baby that has had problems all her life (3 years) does not scratch any more. great skin and coat. and no more bad ears!!!! The other three have had same diet and they are amazingly more happy and active. They don't scratch anymore either!!! I know it's the garlic!!! It is the best natural medication there is!!!! They all weight about 20 pounds each..........and for 3 weeks now.no side effects except i can sleep with out my bed shaking from dogs scratching , licking feet and shaking their heads!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/garlic_for_dogs.html&name=GARLICFORDOGS_18359 /Pets/garlic_for_dogs.rss24 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Donna from La Luz, NM writes: "I was trimming my Bassett Hound's dewclaws and noticed under his tail, was some worms with "melon seed like pods". I immediately got him a "loaded" hot dog, loaded with 2 garlic capsules. I gave this to my other dog as well. I am not sure what type of parasite he has but he is not longer whining constantly, rubbing his backside on the ground, and the area beneath his tail no longer looks like an expressway. He was very happy and "bouncy" this morning even though he is at least 12 yeaars old. I dispensed another round of "loaded" hot dogs this morning and will repeat on a daily basis. I have 4 horses and give them garlic daily in their grain and their fecal tests come back negative on a 6 month basis. Garlic is a God send!!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/garlic_for_dogs.html&name=GARLICFORDOGS_17865 /Pets/garlic_for_dogs.rss25 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Tanya from Apopka, Florida writes: "I had been having trouble with ticks on my cocker spaniel. We started giving her one garlic pill everyday and we have not had any more tick issues. The only way she will take it is if I hide the pill in a small piece of banana. If the banana is too firm, she will break it and spit out the pill. So be sure it is a ripened banana."