No, dogs should not eat garlic bread. Even the small amounts of garlic found in bread can be harmful for your pup. Plus, garlic bread can also too much oil, butter and salt for a pet. Find out more about when dogs can eat bread with our quick guide.
What happens if a dog eats garlic bread?
Garlic bread can be considered “bad” for dogs because it has quite a lot of fat and salt in it from the large amounts of butter and seasonings used to make it. Fat can upset a dog's stomach and cause discomfort and vomiting, but eating too much can cause weight gain and other serious issues.
What happens if a dog eats garlic?
Garlic (Allium) causes poisoning in dogs, even in small amounts. The consumption of garlic can cause gastrointestinal upset and anemia, and can even be fatal if not treated right away.
How much garlic can hurt my dog?
An article on garlic by The American Kennel Club states, “Studies have found it takes approximately 15 to 30 grams of garlic per kilograms of body weight to produce harmful changes in a dog's blood.” This means an 85 lb. Labrador retriever would need to eat 152 cloves of garlic before it becomes toxic for them.
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