Is garlic bad for dogs?

Pure garlic, is ok to give to dogs. Some people give it to dogs to get rid of fleas.

Garlic is OK unless your dog has hemolytic anemia, which is an autoimmune disease in which the dog destroys its own blood cells. If your dog has this condition, you should avoid garlic in the dog's diet. It's a pretty rare condition, though.

Garlic should not be given to a dog (or cat). The garlic has a cumulative effect on the blood and over time will eventually cause anemia. Veterinarians, when asked this question will tell the pet owner not to give their pets garlic for this reason.

If you dog is not a vampire, you can give it in small amount.

No one really knows for sure. Currently there are no test that show either a yes or no for your answer.

Some vets and scientists say it's okay and good for them and provide their reasons. Other say it's bad and provide their reasons. Some believe it's beneficial and others think it's harmful. Another question is how much? How long can it be given? There are so many questions with no answers yet.

The honest and most truthful answer is that no one really knows for sure, but we make our best guesses. For some that is enough information to make a final decision. For others, like me, we take those guesses and follow them but with precaution and an open mind for other possibilities.

My grandmother swears by garlic and she firmly believes that a pill of garlic a day will keep the fleas, ticks, and other blood sucking creatures away. She has no veterinary experience like I do. However, I take her experience of 20 plus years of giving that pill of garlic with positive results in consideration. I do SOMETIMES give my dog a pill of garlic, but not often. Everything is an experiment to me. No one really knows anything for certain . . . we just act on what others have found successful. I have not encountered anything negative by giving my dog garlic but should anything arise how will I know what the real cause was? Was it the garlic or was it something else? Again, can't really know for sure.

Just be open about. Both sides. Do what you feel comfortable with. Don't overdose by introducing a large amount of the drug into your dog's system shocking it. Start small. Watch the dog's behavior and health to see any changes. Take your time with it . . . don't rush it.

If you don't feel comfortable with it, don't do it. It's primarily up to you what goes into your dog's body. Just be comfortable with it and be open to possibilities that contradict the past's ways.

Its ok as long as he doesnt fart ,lol

GARLIC MAY KILL A DOG.

NEVER, feed your DOG, CAT or HORSE, ONION or GARLIC. They are both from the allium family, AND ARE POISON.

According to the ASPCA.org

Garlic

Additional Common Names: Stinking Rose, Rustic Treacle, Comphor of the Poor, Nectar of the Gods, Serpet Garlic, Rocambole

Scientific Name: Allium sativum

Family: Liliaceae

Toxicity: Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Horses

Toxic Principles: N-propyl disulfide

Clinical Signs: Vomiting, breakdown of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia, Heinz body anemia), blood in urine, weakness, high heart rate, panting.

Please, folks, DO NOT ANSWER these QUESTIONS if you DO NOT HAVE FACTS to back up your answers.

I would hate for an ANIMAL to DIE due to BAD INFORMATION.................................