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My dog ate garlic from garlic knots. Is it toxic? Should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Boston Terrier | Female | spayed | 1 year and 10 months old | 18 lbs

i was eating garlic knots and the topping of garlic fell on the floor and she ate some of it. what will happen?

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on August 6th, 2017

If the topping was mostly parmesean cheese that had been cooked with garlic, it is unlikely to be toxic. If the topping was pure garlic, a small amount ingested by a dog would probably not cause issues, but to be on the safe side, I would recommend that you have Bella Roca examined by a veterinarian. Your vet may recommend that she have some baseline bloodwork and IV fluids for support. Alternatively, you can call the Pet Poison Helpline for consultation. Here is some more information: http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/garlic/

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