When looking for ways to give your dog different treats and foods they might like, it is common to get creative. You can often basically play a game of guessing and offer them various foods and drinks. The problem is that dogs really will have a go at anything; even foods and drinks that could kill them. As the owner of the dog, it is your job to understand what you can and cannot give your canine to the best of your ability. For example, many humans love aniseed – can dogs have aniseed?
Aniseed is a plant that is native to North America and is recognized for its unique taste and smell. It is made to make licorice products and thus it is very distinctive. It is impossible to get aniseed mixed up with another taste or flavor. It is used in cooking and it is considered by many to be a ‘superfood’ some as it is rich in antioxidants and can make our immune systems better.
However, just because something is good for a human does not make it suitable for a canine. This is very important to recognize. Giving your dog aniseed, though, is safe.
Can dogs have aniseed? Yes, they can!
Luckily for anyone who might have just fed their dog aniseed, dogs can handle aniseed. It is one of the many shared appreciations that humans and dogs alike can tuck into. Aniseeds in small and balanced quantities are perfectly safe to hand to a dog. You could also add some aniseeds onto toys that they like, or use them when making treats for your dog to enjoy.
The key here is to make sure you only give your dog aniseed in small quantities. Giving your dog a lot of aniseed can cause digestive issues, and can lead to trouble going to the toilet – either too much or too little. It could even cause some immune imbalances when fed in an extreme quantity.
Dogs love the stuff, though, so make sure that your aniseed storage is secure and out of reach for your dog. They will more than happily gorge on the stuff until they are sick, so it is really your job to make sure that your doggo cannot get into the aniseed collection.
It is a common choice for giving your dog something enjoyable to eat, though. Aniseeds are commonly recognized by dogs as it is used in various walks of life, from helping foxhounds to giving greyhounds in the racing circuit something else to follow.
This is very important to note, then, because your dog will not exactly say no if you offer it some aniseed. They will, though, fall ill if you happen to give them too much of the stuff. Try to keep this in mind when you think about whether or not to give your dog some aniseed.
It is a good thing for dogs to enjoy, but like just about anything else it should be done in small amounts and in moderation.