Replied By Tsenmam (Placerville, Ca) on 03/21/2010
Do not feed dogs garlic expecially small ones my little Chihuahua almost died from it! Garlic and onions are poison to dogs!
EC: Much more about garlic for dogs here: https://www.earthclinic.com/pets/garlic_for_dogs.html
Replied By Mel (Elkton, Md) on 05/14/2010
Hi,
A few Days ago I was looking at this site to help my dog with his constipation. Well I got some answers. I read about acv (which I believe it's a magical thing) anyway. I gave my dog a dose last night, I waited and nothing happened. Around 2 am he woke me up, and I took him out. Tonight I did the same thing, except I sort of put a little bit extra. Took him out. It has been raining here a lot today, so....when he came in, there was a worm, then another OMG he has worms...was my thing. I read all about it and I'm unsure about continue to give him more acv with garlic or should I stop it and just give him garlic?
Anyone has any answers.....? I think he has round worms..he is very small dog.
Thanks for the help
Replied By Susan (Gallipolis, Oh) on 09/19/2010
Please DO NOT give dogs garlic. It is toxic for them and can cause anemia and death. Especially small dogs. The same for onions. There are too many safe natural worm remedies out there. Please don't take a chance. Make sure to do your homework on anything you give your pet. You wouldn't want something to happen to them because of a misguided cure. You love them or you wouldn't be trying to find ways to help them. :)
EC: According to many contributors on this site, as well as some vets that we have also heard from, garlic in small quantities is safe for dogs. Read all the feedback here: https://www.earthclinic.com/pets/garlic_for_dogs.html
Replied By Pj (Oc, Ca, Usa) on 11/12/2010
Ginger is a broad range helminthic (dewormer) and anti-parasitic. That is why sushi is always served with sliced ginger. You can get powdered ginger at the health food store and add a pinch to wet food or canned tuna. If your pet doesn't like the smell, mix the ginger into a small amount of wet food and cover it up with more wet food/tuna. Please try this instead of garlic, especially with small dogs or cats.Replied By Christine (Kingston, Ontario, Canada) on 09/09/2011
When in doubt, scientific studies are most beneficial in determining what is true or false. This study showed that dogs' red blood cell count dropped and there were signs of damage to the red blood cells (Heinz bodies) when fed garlic; compared to a control group that was not fed garlic and showed no such signs.
Granted, it is likely a matter of how MUCH garlic is fed, and whether or not the dog has any underlying diseases that could worsen the effects. So, the real question is if you feel the benefit is worth the risk to feed your dog garlic?
Replied By Beth8954 (Pasco, Washington) on 06/20/2012
People who say garlic is bad for dogs you are completely wrong! I gave my dog garlic because I noticed he didnt wan to eat and I saw on animal planet that you can garlic to a dogs food to make it more tasty. So I did than a few days later I was out poop scooping and I noticed WORMS in my dogs poop. So by giving my dog garlic I was able to save him from the pain of having worms in his body.Replied By Cynthia (Hot Springs, Ar) on 12/15/2016
My puppy weighs no more than 3 pounds has round worms. I don't have money right now for a vet. Can I give her garlic to get rid of them and if so how much