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Vet Help Direct is an interactive website designed and run by qualified vets. Step-by-step questions help you to decide if you need to take your pet to the vets, and if so how urgently. If your dog isn't insured yet, find out what vets recommend you look into when choosing a policy. There is a directory of pet insurers so that you can then find the best policy for you and your dog. If you aren't already registered with a vet in your area there is a directory of local vet practices. Visit www.vethelpdirect.com

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Ask The Vet - Q&A Question I have recently started cooking for my dog. Most recipes call for garlic powder. Is this safe? Kristy Hawkins - Chattooga/Georgia, United States Answering questions: Susie Samuel MA VetMB MRCVS from Vet Help Direct Answer Hi Kirsty, Garlic is poisonous for dogs and garlic powder should certainly not be included in any meal cooked for a dog. Small amounts of onions and garlic can cause red blood cells to be destroyed in the blood vessels, causing anaemia which can be fatal or, in the very mild form, lead to low energy levels. Garlic can also cause problems in the intestines leading to vomiting and diarrhoea. It is very difficult to make a completely balanced home made diet for a dog. The diet must be tailored to age, breed and lifestyle and needs to be correctly balanced for energy, proteins, carbohydrates, essential fats, vitamins and minerals. You need to get veterinary advice before trying to do this. An easy way around the problem is to feed a good brand of complete dog food, the reputable companies put a lot of research into getting the nutritional balance of their food exactly right for different types of dogs. The food also comes with guidelines for how much to feed reducing the likelyhood of obesity or underfeeding. Kind regards, Susie Samuel MA VetMB MRCVS www.vethelpdirect.com  © D for Dog www.dfordog.com Back to Questions Previous Next   Only one question per week will be answered. Unanswered questions will be retained and may be selected at a later date at the vet's discretion. Disclaimer: 'Ask The Vet' is not intended to be used for as a substitute for visiting your vet. If your dog is showing any sign of poor health or discomfort please contact your own veterinary surgeon. If you are not sure how urgent the condition is use www.vethelpdirect.com to help you decide. Any opinions given in the answers to these questions are Ms Samuel's, they may not necessarily reflect the views of the veterinary profession in general or any other individual veterinary surgeon.   Aloe Veterinary Formula Trimline Recovery Collar Tick Twister O'Tom Tick Removal Hook

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