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Is molasses safe for my small dog? How much can a Chihuahua have?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | Male | neutered | 12 years and 2 months old | 7 lbs

How much Molasses is Safe & Quanitity for a 7 lb Chihuahua per day?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 6th, 2019

Pure molasses is safe, it has to be all-natural with no artificial sweeteners. But keep in mind it's a sugar, and Lucky doesn't not need that in his diet. I would only give him a very small amount occasionally, such as 1/8 teaspoon. Do not give it to him daily.

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