Raw honey tastes so good, and it’s good for our dogs, and us too! Honey has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for humans, and many animal owners are now exploring whether it offers similar benefits to their pets.
As interest in holistic and natural pet care continues to grow, raw honey is gaining attention as a simple option that may support a dog’s overall health. When used thoughtfully and in moderation, raw honey can be a beneficial addition to your dog’s wellness routine.
Honey is one of the best superfoods, rich in nutrients and compounds that possess healing properties. Honey is among the most powerful natural remedies, providing nutrients such as vitamins A, B complex, C, E, and K, as well as minerals such as calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, and manganese.
Honey also contains flavonoids, natural antioxidants. This helps slow the aging process, prevent illness, and preserve food. They serve an important role in pet health.
Benefits for Dogs
Infections & Healing Wounds
Honey acts as an antibacterial and disinfectant when applied to cuts, scratches, bites, hot spots, pressure sores, or burns. Apply the honey directly onto the wound, and then wrap the area with a bandage so your dog can’t lick it off. Manuka honey works best for this, as it helps eliminate bacterial infections, reduce inflammation, swelling, and pain, and stimulate the growth of new skin.
Gastrointestinal Problems
For minor bouts of an upset stomach or diarrhea that might come from something simple, such as your dog feasting on fresh grass, a couple of doses of honey may help quiet and soothe his GI tract.
Increased Energy
Honey is a sugar, and sugar boosts energy. Anecdotal evidence shows that honey helps many older dogs regain some of their former spunk and drive. Many owners of canine athletes use honey to promote energy, endurance, and vitality.
Alleviate Allergies
Honey helps dogs with seasonal allergies, year-round, and food allergies. Seasonal allergies manifest in dogs differently than in humans. In spring, summer, and fall, the symptoms of seasonal allergies can include:
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Scratching
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Red, irritated skin
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Obsessive licking of the belly or paws
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Rubbing the face on things like carpet, pillows, sofas, etc.
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Hair loss
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Hot spots
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Inflamed stinky ears
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Shaking the head
Raw Honey Only
The quality of the honey matters because of its high sugar content, which can lead to problems such as obesity and tooth decay in dogs. Tests show that most supermarket-grade A processed honey is diluted with cheap products such as high-fructose syrup and has been heated and quickly cooled, giving it a smooth appearance inside the bottle.
For your dog to receive any benefits from honey, make sure you purchase local raw, unfiltered honey, or better yet, purchase local raw wildflower honey. The wildflower honey will give your dog the best results because it covers so many different plants and flowers. These types of honey can be purchased from bee farms.
Raw Honey Dosage
Raw honey is NOT recommended for puppies because it’s raw and unfiltered, and since a puppy’s immune system isn’t fully developed, there could be a conflict. To be on the safe side, DO NOT feed honey to puppies. For large dogs, add 1 tablespoon of local raw honey to their food twice a day.
For smaller breeds, add 1 teaspoon. You may have to heat the honey slightly to make it easy to pour. Be cautious not to overheat the honey, as this can kill many of the natural properties.
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