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Herbs and Spices Dogs Can and Can't Eat

Small amounts of some herbs may be tolerated, but concentrated spices, essential oils, powders, salt, onion, garlic, and sweet baked products change the risk.

Quick safety groups

Use these groups to separate plain herb context from stronger spice or seasoning concerns.

Usually OK in small amounts13Avoid1

Concentration matters

A trace ingredient is different from a spoonful, powder, extract, oil, or seasoned human food.

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Herb and spice risk notes

Avoid onion, garlic, heavy salt, spice blends, and essential oils.

Do not use herbs or spices to treat medical issues without a veterinarian.

Baked goods with spices may also contain sugar, chocolate, raisins, or xylitol.

Introduce any acceptable herb in tiny amounts only.

Usually OK in small amounts

Plain, appropriate portions are the main rule.

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Cinnamon

SMALL AMOUNT Do not add cinnamon as a routine topper. A trace amount in an otherwise dog-safe food is different from a spoonful of powder, a cinnamon stick, or concentrated oil; do not try to calculate a home dose.

Ginger

SMALL AMOUNT Keep Ginger to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.

Cilantro

SMALL AMOUNT Keep Cilantro to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.

Basil

SMALL AMOUNT Keep Basil to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.

Black Pepper

SMALL AMOUNT Keep Black Pepper to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.

Rosemary

SMALL AMOUNT Keep Rosemary to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.

Mint

SMALL AMOUNT Keep Mint to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.

Parsley

SMALL AMOUNT Keep Parsley to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.

Turmeric

SMALL AMOUNT Keep Turmeric to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.

Peppermint

SMALL AMOUNT Keep Peppermint to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.

Mint Leaves

SMALL AMOUNT Keep Mint Leaves to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.

Cinnamon Rolls

SMALL AMOUNT Keep Cinnamon Rolls to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.

Ginger Snaps

SMALL AMOUNT Keep Ginger Snaps to a small occasional amount, adjusted for your dog's size and normal diet.

Avoid

These are poor routine choices or have avoidable risk.

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Salt

AVOID Avoid. Serving Salt with salt, spices, sauces, oils, or sweeteners.