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Is chicken broth cooked with onion or garlic safe for my dog to drink?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 2 years and 5 months old | 18 lbs

Is chicken broth from soup cooked with onion and possibly garlic, good for my dog?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 8th, 2018

It is not recommended. Even though the onions are garlic are cooked they can still be toxic to your dog. If you want to feed chicken broth just make it plain with low sodium; nothing else added. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

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