Seasonings Toxicity Guide for Dogs and Cats

Contains baking soda and acid. Large ingestion causes electrolyte imbalances.

High sodium. Large amounts cause electrolyte imbalances, muscle spasms, heart failure.

Most concentrated chocolate form. Even small amounts cause severe chocolate toxicity.

Garlic is toxic to dogs and cats. It damages red blood cells, leading to anemia.

Nutmeg contains myristicin which causes hallucinations and seizures. Even small amounts dangerous.

Contains 35%+ ethanol (alcohol). Small amounts can cause alcohol poisoning.

Bay leaves contain eugenol and other essential oils. Can also cause mechanical obstruction or choking.

Celery salt is very high in sodium.

Member of allium family. Contains organosulfoxides causing hemolytic anemia. More concentrated than onions.

Contains essential oils and cyanogenic glycosides. Causes GI upset in dogs. Toxic to cats, horses.

Mustard seeds contain isothiocyanates causing gastroenteritis and vomiting.

Excessive salt can cause sodium ion poisoning in pets.

Extremely high sodium. Can cause sodium ion poisoning.

Contains estragole (methyl chavicol) which is toxic to liver. Not safe for pets.

Contains garlic, onion, and high sodium. Can cause anemia and salt poisoning.

Generally safe in small culinary amounts. Large amounts may cause GI upset.

Non-toxic in small culinary amounts. Large quantities may cause digestive upset.

Curry powder contains multiple spices. May contain garlic or onion powder.

Generally safe in small amounts. High doses may cause GI upset and maple-syrup odor in urine.

Generally safe in small amounts. Large amounts may cause GI irritation or slow heart rate.

Contains thymol and carvacrol. Small amounts generally safe. Concentrated oil is toxic.

Not toxic. Hot paprika can irritate mouth and stomach. Small amounts safe.

Very expensive. Small culinary amounts safe. Massive doses (unlikely) could be toxic.

Contains thujone. Small culinary amounts generally safe. Large amounts or essential oil toxic.

Small amounts generally safe. Can cause GI irritation in larger quantities. Unpleasant smell deters most pets.

Wasabi is very spicy and causes mouth/stomach irritation. Not toxic but very uncomfortable.

Safe. Anti-inflammatory properties.

Cinnamon is generally safe in small amounts but can cause irritation in large quantities.

Safe for dogs and cats in small amounts. May help with digestion and freshen breath.

Safe for pets in small amounts. May aid digestion. Seeds can be used as breath freshener.

Helps with nausea and motion sickness.

Fresh leaves safe. Avoid concentrated peppermint oil.

Safe in small amounts. Spring parsley is different and toxic. Good source of vitamins.

Safe. Used as natural preservative in pet foods.

Safe in small culinary amounts. Contains thymol which has antimicrobial properties. Essential oil toxic.

Anti-inflammatory. Best absorbed with fat and black pepper.