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Today, garlic for humans (and garlic for dogs) is grown all over the world. And it\u2019s making a strong comeback as a potent, effective, natural remedy.<\/span><\/p>\n Garlic is a member of the lily family, like the onion. It\u2019s <\/span>been used<\/span> for thousands of years as a medicinal herb. In fact, Hippocrates used garlic for infections, cancer, and digestive disorders.<\/span><\/p>\n And the great Roman naturalist, Pliny the Elder, also used garlic for a variety of ailments. Pliny had success supporting the common cold, <\/span>to even epilepsy and cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n Modern science knows that garlic can boost immunity. And this is how it can help rid bacterial, viral and fungal infections. It\u2019s also able to:<\/span><\/p>\n Raw garlic cloves contain a high amount of a compound called alliin, as well as the enzyme alliinase. When garlic <\/span>is crushed<\/span> or diced, alliin and alliinase combine to form the compound allicin. <\/span><\/p>\n And this is what gives garlic its therapeutic properties. But keep in mind cooked garlic is not as therapeutic as <\/span>freshly<\/span> crushed or <\/span>finely<\/span> diced raw garlic.<\/span><\/p>\n \n <\/p>\n Recently, the safety of garlic for dogs has come into question. That\u2019s because one research study used a huge amount of garlic in their test dogs.<\/span><\/p>\n When garlic <\/span>is fed<\/span> in very large amounts to dogs, it can cause oxidative damage to red blood cells. And this can lead to a medical situation called Heinz body anemia.<\/span><\/p>\n Knowledge is a powerful thing \u2026 <\/span>but I want you to gather all the data about garlic before shunning this celebrated bulb.<\/span><\/p>\n Ironically, garlic is an approved flavoring, spice or seasoning in pet food \u2026 yet the FDA lists garlic in its poisonous plant database. <\/span><\/p>\n That\u2019s because this study suggested that high amounts of garlic might damage the red blood cells of dogs. <\/span><\/p>\n They found that the average 75 pound Golden Retriever needs to eat five full heads of garlic. This is <\/span>equivalent<\/span> to about 75 cloves in each meal. <\/span><\/p>\n Similarly<\/span>, a dog weighing 10 lbs needs to eat 6-8 cloves of garlic \u2013 about half an entire head of garlic. And this <\/span>significantly<\/span> more than you would use for therapeutic support. <\/span><\/p>\n So yes, garlic can be toxic when fed in excess. But chances are you are not feeding that much garlic and would your dog even eat that much?<\/span><\/p>\n Drinking too much water can kill you and your dog, but we all drink water. In fact, we all know drinking water is healthy.<\/p>\n \n <\/p>\n Garlic can be safe for your dog. It\u2019s a matter of <\/strong>what\u2019s healthy and what\u2019s too much?<\/strong> All this \u201cgarlic is bad for your dog\u201d hype <\/span>is taken<\/span> totally<\/span> out of context.<\/span><\/p>\n The total reported adverse effects from garlic for dogs add up to a non-event over the past 22 years. <\/span>The National Animal Supplement Council records both Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events for natural products<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n A Serious Adverse Event <\/span>is defined<\/span><\/strong> as,<\/strong> \u201d An Adverse Event with a transient incapacitating effect (ie rendering the animal unable to function <\/i><\/span>normally<\/i><\/span> for a short period of time, such as with a seizure) or non-transient (ie permanent) health effect<\/i><\/span>.\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n 900 million doses of garlic over a 22-year time span resulted in only two Serious Adverse Events. These episodes could very well have been due not to garlic, but to another ingredient in the mix. This proves beyond a shadow of a doubt the risk of using garlic is <\/span>incredibly<\/span> low.<\/span><\/p>\n There is a lot of positive research supporting the medicinal powers of garlic. And I want to share some of the top reasons why you really want to consider it as part of your dog\u2019s care.<\/p>\n Among garlic\u2019s benefits, the best known is its natural antibiotic activity. In fact, Pasteur noted garlic\u2019s antibacterial benefits in 1858.<\/p>\n There\u2019s research that has compared the effectiveness of garlic with antibiotics. And they found that garlic has a broad antibacterial effect.<\/p>\n As a bonus, bacteria don\u2019t seem to build resistance to garlic as they do to many modern antibiotics. But that\u2019s just the beginning of its benefits.<\/p>\n Garlic also increases the immune activity of Killer Cells. These are the cells that seek out and kill invading bacteria and cancer cells.<\/p>\n A 1988 study found that diallyl sulfide in garlic prevented tumor formation in rats. And other studies have shown that garlic inhibits various forms of cancer growth in the body.<\/p>\n There is also evidence that the allicin in garlic works to inhibit cancer formation. And cancer is the number one cause of death in dogs in the United States \u2026 so ever step to prevent it counts!<\/p>\n And uncooked garlic lowers blood triglycerides and cholesterol. This is useful for breeds like Schnauzers and Beagles predisposed to this problem.<\/p>\n Garlic also enhances liver function by triggering enzymes that break down waste materials. And this helps prevent the toxins from reaching his blood.<\/p>\n And in today\u2019s toxic world, our dogs\u2019 livers need all the help they can get.<\/p>\n Additionally, feeding garlic to your dog will help prevent flea infestations<\/strong>. And there are many products on the market containing garlic for this very purpose.<\/p>\n When using garlic for flea prevention, it\u2019s important to use a castile soap or detergent free shampoo.<\/strong> <\/span>Because dogs don\u2019t sweat as humans do and the garlic smell comes out on their coat.<\/p>\n And it takes several weeks for the garlic compounds to build up in his skin and coat. Bathing with a detergent shampoo removes the oil<\/strong>, so you\u2019ll be back to square one again.<\/p>\n Click here to read about garlic\u2019s powerful antioxidant properties.<\/p>\n \n <\/p>\n So now that you aren\u2019t scared of garlic anymore, it\u2019s time to chat about how to feed it to your dog. To release its healing properties, it\u2019s best to <\/span>finely<\/span> chop or crush the garlic clove. Then wait 10 minutes to allow the chemical reaction to occur.<\/span><\/p>\n Here are some guidelines for feeding garlic daily:<\/p>\n Keep in mind the allicin becomes unstable once exposed to air and heat. Don\u2019t wait more than 20 minutes before topping your dog\u2019s meal with healthy raw garlic.<\/p>\n The cooked garlic will still function as an antioxidant and flush toxins out. If you cook meals for your dog, it\u2019s <\/span>totally<\/span> fine to add garlic as a flavoring and for improved health.<\/span><\/p>\n S<\/span>o let\u2019s all get going with garlic! Buy a garlic press or <\/span>simply<\/span> chop some up. You can then mix it in with your dog\u2019s meal.<\/span><\/p>\n \n ,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Garlic\u2019s (Allium sativum) medicinal purposes have been valued for thousands of years. Five thousand-year-old Sanskrit and Chinese medical texts describe the benefits of garlic. 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But Is Garlic Safe For Dogs?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Garlic Can Be Safe For Dogs<\/h2>\n
It\u2019s Time To Reconsider Garlic For Dogs<\/h2>\n
Natural Antibiotic Support<\/h3>\n
Immune And Cancer Support<\/h3>\n
Help Manage Fat And Detox With Garlic For Dogs<\/h3>\n
Garlic Is A Natural Flea Prevention For Dogs<\/h3>\n
How To Feed Garlic To Dogs<\/span><\/h2>\n
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