Honey

Caution

Only in limited amounts, or with the preparation steps below.

A lick of honey is high in sugar and is not useful for most dogs. Raw honey is a poor choice for puppies because of botulism spore risk.

Also known as raw honey.

Updated September 16, 2026

How to serve

Tiny lick, adult dogs only
Caution
Unnecessary for nutrition. Skip for puppies. Never a treatment for a cough without veterinary advice.

Human Foods Dogs Can and Can't Eat
American Kennel Club
Accessed September 16, 2026
Sugar; skip for puppies.