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My 4-month Rottweiler puppy ate garlic. Is it toxic? What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male | 4.4 lbs

My 4month old Rottweiler by mistake a small piece of garlic and i am a lot far from my vet. Should i be worried? What should I do if so?

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Answered By Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner

Published on September 12th, 2017

The toxicity of garlic is dose dependent. We consider a toxic amount about 5 grams of fresh garlic per kilo. You have Toffee listed at 4.4 pounds which would be very small for a 4 month old Rottweiler, but even at that weight, as much as a clove of garlic should not be a toxic amount for him. I hope that was helpful! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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