Can Dogs Eat Garlic Bread?

Dog food safety answer

Unsafe: Dogs should not eat garlic bread

Symptoms or warning signs

Possible warning signs include:

• Vomiting
• Weakness
• Unusual behavior
• Diarrhea
• Breathing changes
• Collapse
• Other concerning symptoms

Symptoms may not look the same in every dog. Because garlic bread is considered toxic, a lack of symptoms right away does not mean it is safe.

What to do now

If your dog ate garlic bread, contact your veterinarian or pet poison control now. Do not wait for symptoms to appear.

Keep the package, recipe, or ingredient list if you have it. That can help identify whether the food contained garlic or other hidden ingredients.

Safer alternatives or other safe options

If you want a simple dog-safe snack, choose plain options that do not contain garlic or other added ingredients. Examples from DogFoodSafe include:

• Carrots
• Cucumber
• Blueberries
• Pumpkin

For a dog treat, keep the ingredient list simple and avoid recipes with garlic or other uncertain seasonings.

FAQ

Can dogs have garlic bread in a small amount?

No. Garlic bread is unsafe, and no safe serving is recommended.

What if my dog only ate a bite?

Contact your veterinarian or pet poison control now. Do not wait for symptoms.

What foods is garlic bread commonly confused with?

It is often confused with plain bread or other baked foods. The difference is the garlic, which makes it unsafe for dogs.

Sources

• AKC: Human Foods Dogs Can and Can’t Eat

Disclaimer: This page is for general information only and is not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog may have eaten garlic bread, contact your veterinarian or pet poison control right away.