Can dogs eat honey?

Honey is safe for dogs to eat and may provide health benefits for some dogs. Honey can help soothe stomach irritation and reduce pollen allergies when given in moderation.

Honey is a sweet food that most dogs enjoy eating. Like any food, large amounts can cause diarrhea or other temporary stomach upset, so care should be taken to only feed it to a dog in moderation. Honey may not be safe for diabetic dogs to eat because of its high glycemic index, so a veterinarian should be consulted before feeding it to dogs on restricted diets. For treatment of pollen allergies, it is important to use honey that is raw and produced locally. Heat-treated honey is still safe to feed, but it does not reduce allergies.