As of: March 15, 2024, 7:30 a.m
By: Sophie Kluß
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Honey is not just a treat for people.
Many believe he also helps dogs.
But what is really behind this thesis?
What dog owners need to know.
Dogs like to stick their noses into all kinds of foods that are actually intended for their humans.
Dog owners often have to be careful because many foods are even poisonous for their four-legged friends.
On
Instagram,
the owners of the two golden retrievers Diva and Faya advertise honey as a panacea for dogs.
According to @goldenretrieverdiva_faya, a teaspoon of the sweet bee product every day is good against, among other things
allergic reactions to environmental influences,
infections,
Gastrointestinal problems,
itchy spots on the body,
smelly ears as well
constant paw licking.
Is that correct?
Is honey really healthy for dogs?
More than 4.4 million followers have viewed the clip so far.
But how good is honey for our four-legged friends?
According to the experts at
petdoctors.at
, honey is actually healthy, but it cannot replace a visit to the vet if you are sick.
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But here too, a teaspoon of honey per day is recommended to provide the dog with vitamins, enzymes and minerals and thus strengthen its immune system.
Manfred Weiblen confirms this dose on
tierarzt-onlinekatalog.de
.
After serious illnesses, honey can help strengthen the dog and get back on its feet.
Your dog probably won't reject the honey anyway - if he does, contrary to expectations, you can simply mix the honey into his dog food.
However, you should make sure that the honey does not contain any additives to avoid allergic reactions.
A teaspoon of honey can do wonders for adult dogs.
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You can also do something good for your dog with a cold by adding a little honey to their drinking water.
The reason for this is the healing and anti-inflammatory substances found in honey.
They can help fight infections in the throat and heal them faster.
Other healing effects of honey on dogs include:
Honey has a wound-healing effect and alleviates skin diseases (both internally and externally).
Honey supports the elimination of harmful substances via the liver.
Honey relieves mild pollen allergies.
Honey has a digestive effect.
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Manuka honey as an insider tip
Many people swear by New Zealand Manuka honey, which is considered even healthier.
Why?
The large proportion of methyl glycol in this type of honey inhibits bacterial growth even more and thus has a highly anti-inflammatory effect.
It also has a higher antifungal effect than other types of honey - that is, it inhibits fungal growth.
Honey for dogs – when to be careful
But as is often the case with honey, the correct dosage is the key to success.
In excess, healthy bee products can be harmful to dogs.
For example, puppies should under no circumstances consume honey, as a substance it contains (Clostridium botulinum) could produce a neurotoxin in the intestines, which can lead to poisoning in young dogs.
However, honey is harmless for adult dogs.
If you are worried about your pet's dental health after feeding pure honey because of the sugar, you can give him a carrot immediately afterwards to neutralize the sugar.
Brushing your teeth with a special toothbrush for dogs can also make your teeth shine again.
If your dog has weight problems, you should only feed him honey in moderation.