I know I read something about this, I think

[cheryl & oliver]

I am hoping that someone can remember if we had a discussion about dogs having honey...Oliver loves carrots, cooked that is, and tonight I gave him two of the ones I was making for dinner for us. They are the baby carrots, that I steam and just add a little honey to give it the taste we like. After I gave it to him, I kind of freaked because somewhere in the back of my brain, I think we said something about honey and dogs..He seems fine, infact he wanted more, but I am holding off until I get the experts opinions from here.  Karen if u are there and online, I would love to hear from you, or anyone that has the answer I need..Thanks..Cheryl

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Honey is not harmful to dogs in small quantities, from what I have read.

Totally OT, but have you ever tried roasting the baby carrots? You just coat them with a little olive oil and roast them in the oven on a cookie sheet. Fast, easy, and the taste is so sweet and amazing, you won't have to add the honey. Oliver will love them too. 

 

[Kyoko]

Sounds yummy...

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

I found this : http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/10_9/features/Bee-Honey-Pro...

[cheryl & oliver]

Rosemary thanks for the reply, very interesting article, thanks so much for sending it....

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

Your welcome...and now I'm hungry for asparagus! ;)

[cheryl & oliver]

Karen, funny u mention that, I do that all the time with other veggies too. and u are so right, u don't have to add anything to the carrots, they come out sweet.  I make peppers, zucchinni, brussel sprouts, onions (baby) little purple potaoes, and I use some olive oil and balsamic vinegar to roast them..I was just too lazy tonight to do all that, but we love the veggies that way...Thanks Karen

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I actually find it easier than steaming, and I'm the laziest cook there is, lol. 

Try it with asparagus spears; sprinkle them with Kosher salt after the olive oil. To die for! 

[cheryl & oliver]

I am making roast chicken for dinner tomorrow night, and going to make the asparagus your way..thanks!!

[Sally S Miles]

yum!

[F, Calla & Luca]

Honey is not good for babies and apparently puppies, possibly for the same reason. The babies can get botulism from Clostridium botulinum spores that are sometimes found in honey. But a bit of honey, which is high in calories should not harm an adult dog.

[cheryl & oliver]

thanks, F. It is very little, but glad to know I didn't do anything harmful to him...

[Lynda Kamrath]

I don't think so, I think it is honey and babies.  Steamed carrots would be yummy and a little honey, even better.  You might try agave if you are concerned about honey.