Can my dog eat Rosemary?
Can my dog eat Rosemary?
Can my dog eat Rosemary? 
Rosemary is a very popular herb used around the world in all types of recipes. It’s been used for centuries and comes originally from the Mediterranean region. Not only does this herb taste good, but it’s also used for medicinal purposes including as a strengthening agent for the brain and memory, increasing blood circulation and helping with digestive processes. Rosemary’s a great source of vitamin A. Rosemary can be used with different types of meat (poultry, beef, pork) and paired with numerous veggies—its very versatile.
Can my dog eat rosemary? Yes! Can my puppy eat rosemary? Again, yes! In fact, many dog food manufacturers use rosemary as an ingredient in their dog food recipes. In dog food, rosemary is used as a natural preservative and because of its antioxidant health benefits. One note, there are some sources that suggest rosemary can be a health problem for some dogs. It has been noted that rosemary is thought to cause seizures in high doses. So, if your dog has a seizure disorder, it might be best to avoid serving him anything that includes rosemary. Also avoid serving rosemary to pregnant dogs. You can add small servings of dried rosemary to your pup’s normal dog food, or use in home baked dog treats. What if my dog ate too much rosemary? He would probably be OK, but you’d need to watch for any stomach problems and/or diarrhea. Also watch for seizures, as noted above. It’s best to give your dog rosemary in small servings and as an occasional treat to avoid these health issues.
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My dog eats Rosemary rather too much sometimes because he tends to enjoy his meals more when they are garnished with some. Thankfully though, he hasn’t developed any digestive trouble because of it.
I add Rosemary to the meat I prepare for my dog and it usually tastes very nice. Once in a while I just throw in some vegetables to spice it up and create varieties. It makes meals a very tasty bit just for dogs but even humans.
I have noticed that some dog food manufacturers add this rosemary in their dog food recipes. I’m just learning that it serves as a natural preservative and that it has antioxidant health benefits. I usually cook his meat with some other natural spices but never thought of rosemary. I’ll start using it too as I’m well aware that it tastes great from the few meals I cook with it at home for myself.
Really? Rosemary can be a health problem for some dogs with seizure disorder? I’ve actually given my dog meals prepared with rosemary and I have never noticed it causing seizures in high doses. But I’m going to stop serving him that because he has a seizure disorder and I won’t want to complicate the whole thing.