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Can dogs eat Wormwood?

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Overview

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Can dogs eat wormwood? No, wormwood contains toxic chemicals such as tannins that can harm dogs. The herb can irritate dogs’ livers and kidneys if consumed excessively. In severe cases, it can damage dogs’ nervous systems. Avoid using small amounts of wormwood too, as it may induce seizures.

Benefits

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  • Wormwood is used as a herbal remedy to treat tapeworms, roundworms, threadworms, pinworms, and other parasites that can infect a dog's gastrointestinal tract.

Risks

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  • Wormwood contains volatile oils, tannins, and bitter principles that can be harmful to dogs. Excessive use of wormwood can irritate the liver and kidney. In severe cases, overuse of wormwood can damage a dog's nervous system.
  • Wormwood has an active ingredient called thujone which can cause seizures even in relatively low doses.
  • Wormwood should not be given to pregnant or lactating dogs.
  • Dogs that suffer from seizures and kidney and liver problems should not be given wormwood.
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Servings

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  • With a high dosage, wormwood is toxic to dogs, but too low a dosage, is ineffective. Consult a veterinarian to determine the proper dosage for your dog.
  • Wormwood should not be used for more than three consecutive days.
  • Wormwood is not to be used as a dietary supplement for dogs.
  • Use wormwood only as directed by a veterinarian.

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