Can A Dog Have Peppermints?

Question

Can A Dog Have Peppermints?

Answer 1

they can, but its more than likely not good for them.

if your dogs breath stinks...buy it greenies. they are spendy, but they work. if that doesnt help, take it to the vet to have its teeth cleaned.  

Answer 2

I wouldn't - sugar is bad for dogs.  There are many of dog-friendly treats for bad breath at your local petsmart or doggy pantry or whatever.  

And as another poster mentioned, xylitol is toxic to dogs and is a common sugar-alternative.  

Answer 3

only if it asks nicly

Answer 4

i think if a dog eats his or her own p**p, they deserve about 20 mints for treats.

at least when they bark, it wont smell like 10,000 sweaty cracks.

Answer 5

I have given my dogs the little red and white kind, and they did fine with them , but i wouldn't suggest giving them to small dogs or puppies. also if they have really bad breath i would suggest having their teeth checked by a vet their could be an underlying problem.

Answer 6

Yes. But only if it's just one. Try not to feed your dog sweets, with a lot of sugar. But one is harmless. It should be just fine(:

Answer 7

Alcoholic beverages Can cause intoxication, coma, and death.

Baby food Can contain onion powder, which can be toxic to dogs. (Please see onion below.) Can also result in nutritional deficiencies, if fed in large amounts.

Bones from fish, poultry, or other meat sources Can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system.

Cat food Generally too high in protein and fats.

Chocolate, coffee, tea, and other caffeine Contain caffeine, theobromine, or theophylline, which can be toxic and affect the heart and nervous systems.

Citrus oil extracts Can cause vomiting.

Fat trimmings Can cause pancreatitis.

Grapes and raisins Contain an unknown toxin, which can damage the kidneys. There have been no problems associated with grape seed extract.

Hops Unknown compound causes panting, increased heart rate, elevated temperature, seizures, and death.

Human vitamin supplements containing iron Can damage the lining of the digestive system and be toxic to the other organs including the liver and kidneys.

Large amounts of liver Can cause Vitamin A toxicity, which affects muscles and bones.

Macadamia nuts Contain an unknown toxin, which can affect the digestive and nervous systems and muscle.

Marijuana Can depress the nervous system, cause vomiting, and changes in the heart rate.

Milk and other dairy products Some adult dogs and cats do not have sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the lactose in milk. This can result in diarrhea. Lactose-free milk products are available for pets.

Moldy or spoiled food, garbage Can contain multiple toxins causing vomiting and diarrhea and can also affect other organs.

Mushrooms Can contain toxins, which may affect multiple systems in the body, cause shock, and result in death.

Onions and garlic (raw, cooked, or powder) Contain sulfoxides and disulfides, which can damage red blood cells and cause anemia. Cats are more susceptible than dogs. Garlic is less toxic than onions.

Persimmons Seeds can cause intestinal obstruction and enteritis.

Pits from peaches and plums Can cause obstruction of the digestive tract.

Potato, rhubarb, and tomato leaves; potato and tomato stems Contain oxalates, which can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems. This is more of a problem in livestock.

Raw eggs Contain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin). This can lead to skin and hair coat problems. Raw eggs may also contain Salmonella.

Raw fish Can result in a thiamine (a B vitamin) deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures, and in severe cases, death. More common if raw fish is fed regularly.

Salt If eaten in large quantities it may lead to electrolyte imbalances.

String Can become trapped in the digestive system; called a "string foreign body."

Sugary foods Can lead to obesity, dental problems, and possibly diabetes mellitus.

Table scraps (in large amounts) Table scraps are not nutritionally balanced. They should never be more than 10% of the diet. Fat should be trimmed from meat; bones should not be fed.

Tobacco Contains nicotine, which affects the digestive and nervous systems. Can result in rapid heart beat, collapse, coma, and death.

Yeast dough Can expand and produce gas in the digestive system, causing pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines.

  

Hope this helps!

Answer 8

NOT if they have xylitol, an artificial sweetener used in sugar free ones, in them.  Xylitol KILLS dogs.

Answer 9

What kind of peppermints? Like the little red and white ones that resemble a candy cane? Or chocolate kinds? Or tic tacs?

From what i've learned dogs aren't supposed to eat sugar, however I have given my dog an occasional peppermint (the first kind of course). My dog has had a few tic tacs as well, lol. Chocolate is toxic to dogs, so keep that in mind.

Hope this helps..

-Hannah

Answer 10

No.  If they have real sugar, it can be bad for their teeth. And some artificial sweetners like xylitol can be extremely toxic.  Just give your dog regular dog treats.