Introduction
Signs of a Dog Liking Honey
If your dog likes the taste of honey, the first sign to look out for is them eating the honey without any hesitation. Your dog should lick up the honey with no issues! When your dog is finished, they may bark or cry for more, they may try and paw you, they may turn in circles, state at your, look alert and keep their gaze on the food, and they will most certainly be drooling as well.
If your dog does not like the honey, they may try and lick it and then turn their nose up at it after the initial taste. Afterward, your dog may also snarl or expose their teeth to the honey, completely ignore the food and walk away, or they may vigorously lick their lips in an attempt to get the flavor out of their mouth.
Body Language
These are some signs you might notice if your dog likes honey:
- Staring
- Alert
- Wag tail
- Drooling
- Lips pushed forward
- Paw raised
- Ears up
- Tongue hanging
Other Signs
- Spinning In Circles
- Profuse Drooling
- Crying or Whining For More
- Begging
History of Honey and Dogs
Honey was often used as a sweetener in drinks and baking honey cakes with this delicious sweetener was a popular treat as well. In Greece and Egypt, honey was used as a medicine because of its extraordinary healing properties.
Honey is antibacterial and rich in nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, which can heal a wide variety of illnesses and ailments. Egyptians used honey as a way to treat blindness, for swelling in the body and particularly the neck, for eye infections, rheumatic pain, and more. The Greeks used honey to treat pains, fever, chills, colds, headaches, ulcers, and febrile diseases.
Today, we use honey for both sweetening drinks and food, but also for its healing properties as well. Honey is not just beneficial to humans but used to treat issues with dogs.
Science Behind the Benefits of Honey for Dogs
Raw honey will also help your dog if they get a kennel cough. To fight this unpleasant illness, you should use Manuka honey from New Zealand because it has the highest concentration of antibacterial properties.
Raw honey is also great for if your dog gets a scratch or scrape on their skin. The antibacterial properties of the honey will help keep the wound clean and free of bacteria. Any raw honey will work, but Manuka honey is the most powerful choice. the FDA actually approved manuka honey as a treatment for severely burned patients.
Raw honey will also help your dog with stomach and gastrointestinal issues. If your dog gets a minor case of vomiting or diarrhea, raw honey just may do the trick to clear up their stomach bug.
Lastly, raw honey can help boost your pooch's energy levels! This is particularly great for older dogs or dogs who may be suffering from depression and lethargy.
Training Dogs to Like Honey
You should talk to your vet about the proper amount of honey to feed your dog on a weekly basis. This will vary depending on size, age, breed, and weight. Generally, you should give your dog no more than 1 teaspoon of honey at a time if they are a small breed, 2 teaspoons for a medium breed, and 2 tablespoons for a large and extra large breed, although reducing that number is advised.
You can mix the honey into their meals, give it to them on a spoon, or blend the honey with some coconut oil, place in molds, and freeze. This makes a super-healthy coconut-oil-and-honey treat your dog is sure to love!
How to React if Your Dog Doesn't Like Honey:
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Find ways to hide the taste if you want your pooch to get the health benefits.
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Use it topically instead of orally.
Safety Tips for Feeding Your Dog Honey:
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Speak to your vet to figure out how much you should be giving your dog.
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Do not feed too much, or your else your dog may gain weight and experience health issues.
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If your dog hates the taste, don't force them to eat it.