05/23/2025
Garlic Isn’t the Enemy You Think It Is 🧄👀
Garlic gets a bad rap in vet medicine for being in the onion family. But unlike its allium relatives, fresh garlic is actually safe for dogs and cats. 👌
It contains very little of the toxic compound thiosulfate compared to other members of the allium family – onions have up to 15x more! 🧅😱 So while onions are toxic, garlic is the safe one in the bunch. ✅
Here are the recommended doses of fresh garlic per day, based on your pet's bodyweight:
🐾 10 to 15 pounds – 1/2 clove
🐾 20 to 40 pounds – 1 clove
🐾 45 to 70 pounds – 1 1/2 cloves
🐾 75 to 90 pounds – 2 cloves
🐾 100 pounds and over – 2 1/2 cloves
Still not convinced about garlic’s safety? 🤔 Check out today’s free article (link in comments) for more info on the truth! 😉