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The health benefits of raw honey for dogs. (Environmental allergies in dogs)

3/12/2013

Raw honey is a remarkable alternative medicine used and appreciated by many cultures for hundreds of years, renowned for its healing attributes and for the therapeutic results of using raw honey. Just as it can be good for us, raw honey can also be highly beneficial for our dogs. The use of raw honey in dogs is quickly becoming popular amongst not only the holistic pet care movement but is also being recognized by the every day pet owners for its benefits and healing effects.

Honey is known for being an excellent source of flavonoids and is believed to contain anti-cancer properties. Raw honey contains vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folic acid, and vitamins C, D and E. Honey also contains calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese! Honey is a good source of anti-oxidants and the live enzymes found in it make it antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic and antifungal.

For those concerned about the sugar content of honey, rest assured knowing that it is an easily digested and gradually broken down form of natural sugar unlike processed sugar. As a result, the addition of honey to a dog's day can help increase healthy levels of energy and can even energize older dogs.

Dogs suffering from environmental allergies can greatly benefit from the consumption of raw, local honey on a daily basis. Raw, local honey contains minute amounts of pollens collected from your area that can help ease the symptoms of allergies in your dog. This works by exposing your dog to a very low level of the substance causing an allergic reaction which can help your pet develop an immunity over time. It is important that the honey is raw and local to ensure your dog is being exposed to the same pollens causing the allergic reaction specific to your dog. When the body is safely exposed to those pollens on a very small level, the body can grow accustomed to the allergens and thus have little to no reaction.

Honey is also an excellent digestive aid since it contains live enzymes and amylase. Amylase is an enzyme which facilitates the proper digestion of carbohydrates. Honey is also very soothing for the digestive system and can also help tonify the body.

Honey can benefit dogs with gastrointestinal problems due to its antibacterial properties. Raw honey can benefit dogs suffering from gastritis, IBD, colitis and other GI issues resulting from an overgrowth of bacteria.

Honey has been praised for its health benefits to both people and pets for many years and the world is starting to recognize it for its healing properties. Raw honey can prove to be an important part of a dog's diet while acting as an alternative medicine for allergies, digestive trouble and more! I highly recommend the addition of raw, local honey to the diet of any dog suffering from environmental allergies. One tablespoon a day is ideal for large dogs and one teaspoon a day is ideal for small dogs.

Your dog's diet and nutrition plays a large role in how healthy they are and how long they live, consider learning more about proper diet and nutrition with K9 Instinct! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or if you are interested in a diet and nutrition consultation.

Angel
K9 Instinct
www.k9instinct.com

77 Comments

Diane biviano

3/13/2013 03:17:20 am

My dog has very bad allergies. He has been getting allergy shots for 5 years now every month. Will it be too much is he is already getting allergy shots? Thank you, Diane biviano

Karen Mitchell

5/17/2015 04:28:27 am

Diane,
Is your dog on an all natural raw diet?

Diane

7/10/2015 01:31:41 pm

DEBBIE ADAMS

3/13/2013 05:49:22 am

love this info gave my dogg some honey

YVONNE DOLYK

3/16/2013 01:58:30 pm

What is raw, local honey? Is it the same as what I would buy in the grocery store?

Lindsay

3/17/2013 08:44:27 am

no, you can find raw local honey at somewhere like a farmers market. Buying from a grocery store, you don't know where the bees were so theres no way to tell if your honey would contain the local allergens that could be affecting your pet

YVONNE

3/19/2013 01:02:41 pm

Great! Thx for the info Lindsay :)

martina

3/24/2013 01:35:36 am

Grocery store honey is pasteurized. Farmers market is unpasteurized and still has all its beneficial enzymes and such.

Lynee

4/30/2015 03:33:48 am

If your not giving for allergies, is regular honey OK? Also how much -- I have one 17 pound dog and two 5 & 6 pound dogs

Cathy link

4/2/2013 08:16:48 am

raw honey is unprocessed honey straight from the hive,,,local is in your area of living,

Daphne berry

6/23/2017 06:47:57 pm

I woukd like to know how many miles a area considered local would cover?

Melinda Willette

4/19/2015 11:02:07 pm

No, Yvonne - you need to find local honey, not from grocery store ..don't know in what area you live. Here in New Hampshire we have plenty of bee keepers and get honey from there. You might want to do a web search. The reason of local honey is same pollen inhaled is the same pollen from local bee honey creating an immunity. Hope this helps.

Dave

1/4/2016 10:39:29 am

Here in our area, the farmers also sell their honey and other goods at the local supermarkets, as well as the farmers markets. If there is not a clearly marked "local" area in each department of your store, pester them...nicely of course, to do so :-)

Andrea Lee link

2/12/2018 10:12:38 am

What is raw honey, where do you get it

linda

3/24/2013 04:29:24 am

this is some great info I just got some raw honey yesterday the guy I get my horse hay from has bee hives im going to make my dog some treats

Debbie Lowrie

3/24/2013 05:39:05 am

How much raw honey do you recommend to give per day?

Toni Michel Svoboda

1/11/2015 02:43:42 am

I have an 83-85 pound 4 yr. black and rust doberman with dry skin and what I've been told is canine acne. He also seems to vomit more than I care to see. Vet states he is very healthy otherwise. Fish,Flaxseed, Borage Oil OMRGA 3, 6, 9 makes his stool really soft. How much Raw Honey should I try daily?

Nancy Craig

4/18/2013 09:32:38 pm

I have a dog that had colitis for 6 months. Every time I stopped the meds, it was still there. Then I added honey, morning and night, and I saw an immediate change in how the stools looked. Kept up the honey AND the meds, stopped the meds but kept up the honey- took slow, baby steps. Bingo! For this situation, I gave him Manuka honey. Now I give all my dogs the local raw honey.

kelly Irvin

5/7/2013 09:27:06 am

How much honey do we give for adult German Shepherd?

Tracy A Beck

10/12/2014 01:38:34 am

Tracy A Beck

10/12/2014 01:40:44 am

I have the same question.

Lesa smith

5/7/2013 01:29:10 pm

The best raw honey is from hives 50 miles or less from your home.

Lynda

9/20/2013 11:08:39 am

Would raw honey help with a thyroid problem my old cocker spaniel has no thyroid action

Jan link

10/21/2013 10:17:42 am

Raw honey, indeed has a lot of nutrient and antioxidant. It is a natural way to boost the energy and immune system for dog. I found that OPC is also a great antioxidant for dog and cat. It can prevent cancer as well.

Jan
http://www.dogshealthtips.net

Kelly Irvin link

10/27/2013 05:41:33 am

PLEASE , what's the average dose for an adult German Shepherd?

Val

12/5/2013 09:22:49 pm

The article above says 1 teaspoon twice a day for large dogs.

Debbie

9/25/2014 12:13:30 am

Thanks. I will try this on my GSD too. He has terrible allergies.

Lynn

10/12/2014 04:06:19 am

Actually the articles states 1 tablespoon a day for a large dog and 1 teaspoon a day for a small dog. I have a medium (30 pounds) sized dog and I will try her on 2 teaspoons a day. There are 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon.

Diana

4/30/2014 10:55:09 am

My dog hates honey off the spoon. How can I get her to eat honey for her allergies??

Val

4/30/2014 11:15:36 am

The first day or two, my dog wouldn't take it from a bowl or spoon, so I used my finger to wipe it on her gums, which she of course licked off. After that, she would lick it from a small bowl.

Pat

7/1/2017 05:13:36 am

I use honey comb stick he licks it right off..

Connie Ceberek

10/18/2017 09:08:29 am

I just put it into his evening meal.

Karin link

9/26/2014 12:15:48 am

Hey there! I would recommend it as the nature of it. Honey in the comb. Give him honey in the comb.

Christine

9/18/2017 02:18:04 am

I mix it in warm water and syringe it into my dogs mouth twice daily to break it up.

Connie Ceberek

10/18/2017 09:03:30 am

Arlo had terrible itching in the fall for his first two years. He was on prednisone on and off for a few months each year. I started the raw, local, honey after that, and perfect skin, no itching, ever since. He just turned eleven years old on Oct 4!

Angelina link

12/17/2017 08:29:50 pm

How long did it take before your dog stopped itching after taking the honey??

Kathy Crews link

11/4/2014 02:02:19 pm

I have a pitbull with terrible food allergied and skin allergies. I have just started giving her a combination of Coconut oil, turmeric, raw locally grown honey, vitamin E and apple cider vinegar. I melt the coconut oul, mix in the honey, vitamin E and turmeric stirring well then put it over her very expensive special food (the only one that hasn't made her sick). They love the coconut oil and the honey so she just gobbles it all up. I add a small amount of the apple cider vinegar in her water dish and she doesnt know the difference. She laps it ALL up! I will be anxious to see how it works for her.

Debbie link

12/2/2014 07:54:43 am

Good Idea Kathy! I have a Pit Bull with terrible allergies as well. I've just started shampooing her with a special soap, and I have a spray that I just started using to help her itching. I'm buying the honey as soon as I can find the "Local" raw honey and will be starting that as well. If that doesn't help, I will make up your concoction and see how that does. Thanks for the suggestion!

Ardella

2/24/2015 10:22:55 pm

My pity suffers so badly from allergies please let me know if your fur baby has relief

Kathy

4/18/2015 04:53:32 am

My dog has severe allergies and tummy problems. What kind of food do you feed your dog? Her stomach isn't tolerating the kangaroo and oat.

Karen Mitchell

5/17/2015 04:37:22 am

"very expensive special food". LOL. Commercial I hope not

Lori

6/27/2015 04:05:05 pm

What special diet do you use? My hairless Chinese crested is having sores all over and they are not healing. Thinking allergies to food.

Cathrine

11/15/2017 05:05:16 pm

I know this post is a few years old. But I also have a pit bull with the same issues. So I was curious to know if your natural treatment worked for your pit?

Kathy

12/2/2014 11:30:02 am

Hi, we have a Border Collie who keeps licking her leg and now has a sore that we can't get rid of.Will honey help,can we apply it to the sore?

Sandi

1/15/2015 02:15:47 am

Yes, you can apply honey directly to the wound since it had natural antibacterial properties. You can also use cold pressed virgin coconut oil in the same way. You need to be able to keep them from licking it off for at least 20 minutes to allow it to work.

Emmy

2/12/2015 12:36:03 pm

Kathy, I have mixed therapeutic grade oregano oil with coconut oil and put that on the sores on my dogs legs and I've had great success with it. I put it on her leg and wrap it in the evenings when I can eyeon her.you just have to be persistent and it will go away

Selina

2/23/2016 06:02:36 am

My staffy has skin allergies and occasionally scratches himself raw. I've been using honey on his sores when he does and they heal almost immediately. Usually it's behind his ear so not too messy, for a leg saw I'd apply the honey and then lightly wrap it with a gauze bandage. Also had success with coconut oil, just rub it in to their coat. A friend sent me a recipe for a spray using apple cider vinegar, green teacand distilled water today to stop scratching. Will make some up tomorrow. I get my honey from a friend's hives and my dog loves it, licks it straight off the spoon.

Ursula Towle

1/3/2015 09:38:03 am

Is it ok to give raw honey to my dog who has recently been diagnosed with cancer? Recommended to stay away from sugars as this can "feed" the cancer.

Lisa

2/24/2015 02:00:10 am

Hi Ursula, sorry about the diagnosis of cancer in your dog. This is something you can give that has helped many pet and animals. Good Luck :)

The main ingredient in this recipe is turmeric. Turmeric contains curcumin, the polyphenol identified as its primary active component and which exhibits 600 potential health benefits of turmeric, which include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
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Memory and brain function.
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Lowers Triglycerides
Adding black pepper to turmeric or turmeric-spiced food enhances curcumin’s bioavailability by 1,000 times, due to black pepper’s hot property called piperine. Yup by mixing turmeric and black pepper together, you increase your body’s absorption of the turmeric by 2000%!
Golden Milk
Step 1: Turmeric Paste:
Ingredients:

1/4 cup of turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper
1/2 cup of filtered water
Directions:
Mix all ingredients in a small a small sauce pan and mix well. Turn the heat to medium high and stir constantly until the mixture is a thick paste. This does not take long so don’t walk away from the pan.
Let this mixture cool and then keep it in a small jar in the fridge.
Step 2: Golden Milk
Ingredients:
1 cup of almond milk (hemp or coconut are also good options)
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1/4 teaspoon or more of turmeric paste
Honey
Directions:
Combine all the ingredients, except honey in a saucepan. Turn the heat to medium. While heating make sure to stir constantly and do not allow the mixture to boil. Add honey to taste.

Sue

3/20/2016 12:51:32 pm

I know that raw honey is safe for anyone with cancer. It has a left-spinning molecule unlike the right-spinning molecules that other sugars have that can cause cancer. I found out about this in the Truth about Cancer series, there might be something on the website, just google The Truth about Cancer. Also, the honey needs to be your local honey that has your very specific pollen in it.

Roxann Wilebski

1/11/2015 01:34:40 am

Kelly Irvin,
I believe they stated in the article for a large dog to use 1 tablespoon a day.
Best if purchased from your local farmers market.

Rodger Oney

1/11/2015 03:31:37 am

As a beekeeper, I've known about and have been doing this for a long time, but thanks for posting it.
To answer some of the questions others have asked, Raw means unprocessed (unpasteurized) heating honey destroys all the beneficial enzymes. The honey you buy is most likely imported (most often from China). This has been pasteurized, and micro-filtered, Micro filtering removes all of the pollen from the honey. You are just buying liquid sweetener. Most of this so-called honey has been adulterated with other junk-predominately high fructose corn syrup.

Chris

4/8/2016 09:55:15 pm

Just because it's local and raw doesn't mean it wasn't heated to speed up the bottling process. Best to use a settling tank after extraction and bottle from that.

Bonnie

1/11/2015 05:32:33 am

I have a laborador retriever who is about to be 7 in April. He has terrible skin allergys and outdoor allergies. I am going to try the local raw honey as soon as I can find it here in New Port Richey Fla. Never knew this before but will definitely try it. Thanks

Dewey

1/11/2015 07:04:20 am

I have been giving raw honey to my 2 cocker spaniels for 4 years to help with allergies and it works great. Also makes their coat soft .

Karen

1/11/2015 07:29:35 am

Yes my 5 month old chihuahua only weighs 4 lbs. what amount of raw honey shoul I give her daily? Thank you..Karen

Amy

1/13/2015 04:42:16 am

See link for reasons why it's important to buy from local honey suppliers vs some of the stuff found in your supermarket.-
http://organichealth.co/studies-show-fake-honey-is-everywhere2/

brenda web link

1/23/2015 07:11:35 am

4 year old Boxer/ food allergies/ with occassional digestive belly cramps. Trying this raw honey from our local Food Co-op. Works great in his Kong toy to fill with prescription expensive Hydrolized food and raw honey, hoping this works ! If not I love this honey by the spoonful. Win-win!

jac

2/12/2015 11:46:14 pm

Local raw honey or pollen pellets will resolve children and adult allergies as well. It is not recommonded for immunosuppressed individuals. Pollen is easier to take with you in your purse.

tanya

2/18/2015 09:04:53 am

Can you buy raw honey from a health food store.
I don't live near any places where you can get it direct

Sue

3/20/2016 12:56:55 pm

It's best to buy local raw honey so that it will have pollen from your area in it. I just had a thought that maybe a beekeeping association might be able to give you resources for honey suppliers. You could google "raw honey+ whatever town/city you live in" You could also check places like local virtual yard sales and maybe even Craigslist, if you feel they are safe, and ask to see their hives to make sure they're not selling storebought honey.

Lee link

2/26/2015 08:38:53 am

Great article!
I shared this on our facebook wall!
Honey is fantastic for dogs! Loaded with health benefits, easy to digest and not to mention, delicious. We incorporate organic honey in our sauce for dogs called KetchPup®!
http://www.mcdoggies.com

Chi Mom

3/4/2015 07:13:11 am

Karen's question is yet to be answered and that one is my question as well. How much honey should I give a 4 lb chihuahua per day? And is this safe to give him with him having a bad liver?

Rose McCutcheon link

4/19/2015 03:20:01 am

What about raw unfiltered honey from Colorado states, its straight from the hive? Bought from grocery store

Jeannie

4/30/2015 03:05:58 am

I use coconut oil about a teaspoon or so on my pit bulls hair and rub it in back and forth with my hands to distribute it all over his body. It is good for dry itchy skin. I brush him after I do it. I do it every two weeks.

carlene Fisher

4/30/2015 05:18:45 am

Hi would just like to know if the honey will help with a skin that is itchy on tummy and ears. I have a Labrador three years old and she is on tabs from the vet called lenisokne. She is over weight and we have just adopted her three weeks ago.

Beverly crabtree link

11/22/2015 10:59:56 pm

I live in Bakersfield ca and my male dog was just recently nutered.. This has been about a week and a half ago now and he's come down with a nasty cough and vomiting white foam. Not constantly.. Just once in a while. The web sites i have looked at match his symptoms with kennel cough and say not to worry to much unless he doesn't improve.. Also says to give him raw honey. Now i buy a jar of hiney2 that comes from a store called winco foods its on the Hispanic isle.. No where close to the other types of honey and has a huge chunk of honey comb inside the jar.. The little hexagons on the comb are still full of honey aswell.. Now after this long drawn out speech... My question is.. Is this considered raw honey and is it ok for him to have??? I gave him some tonight and it helped a little. Please email me at beverlyjcrabtree@gmail with your answeres put Beaus cough in the subject line. Ty.

Tracy B

2/24/2016 05:25:04 am

I was advised to give my puppy rawhoney for kennel cough. When will I know if it's working.

Candace Parker link

6/13/2016 09:37:02 am

I just got a new puppy and she as well has allergies and I have been reading all the comments, 1 guy mentioned also the best way the honey is processed, great advice. My advice also is with coconut oil...coconut oil can also be GMO, so make sure you are not giving your dog gmo coconut oil. If it doesn't have a gmo free label or no mention of without, the chances are it is gmo. I use Nutiva.

Sherry

9/7/2016 02:09:34 pm

I have a black lab who has had seasonal allergies same time every year for the last 3 yrs. I refuse to use chemicals and so have tried a grand list of more natural products. I just purchased some local raw honey and will be starting him on it tonight.
***FINGERS/PAWS CROSSED***

Mel

10/10/2016 06:42:37 pm

Can anyone recommend how much honey I can give a 2lb, 2 year old Yorkshire Terrier per day? From what i have read it seems manuka honey is a good choice as well as a local honey raw honey for her stuffed up sinuses from seasonal allergies. I am thinking of giving her both local raw honey as well as some manuka honey.

annette grace kelling

11/22/2016 02:55:06 pm

I have a shih Tzu aged 16. He has had dog flu eye infection and mmm kennel cough. Been under the vet taking 4 different medications. Much better now but the cough is still there slightly. Heard about benefits of honey starting giving him a teaspoon twice a day. Hopefully it will eradicated the cough completely.

Polly

1/1/2017 03:16:48 am

Will mollases hurt my GSD is it like honey

Mark

5/1/2017 11:36:32 am

Not even a word about how much to give?

Felicia Patrick

7/9/2017 01:07:08 am

Other than raw honey unfiltered unheated what else works...or can I try

Joyce Porter link

8/28/2017 06:09:26 am

I give my dog 1tsp. honey on a saucer with a tsp yogurt and cottage cheese on it every night. He thinks it's his bedtime treat and licks it up.

teresa

3/8/2018 11:56:04 am

I have a blue heeler bullterrier boy. will be 6yrs.April 1st. He has weak nails on front paws.(not all). Backs are fine. Once in awhile he will scratch the ground after potty and one will come detach from the quic. Antiobotics make it heel faster. then again it happens. would this mankua honey work for my sweet boy?

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