Quick answer: Yes, in small amounts — for healthy adult dogs. Skip it for puppies, diabetic, or immunocompromised dogs.
A touch of honey can be a sweet, natural treat — and it pops up in plenty of dog-treat recipes. Like all sweet things, it’s about who and how much.
Who should skip it
Avoid honey for puppies and dogs with weakened immune systems (raw honey can contain botulism spores), and for diabetic or overweight dogs (it’s high in natural sugar).
The upside
In small amounts, honey offers trace vitamins and antioxidants, and some owners use local honey for seasonal allergies (ask your vet first).
How much
A small dab — think no more than a teaspoon for a medium dog, occasionally. A little goes a long way in baked treats.
🐾 Vet-informed safety note. Use honey sparingly and only for healthy adult dogs. When in doubt, check with your veterinarian. Source: American Kennel Club.
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