Safety guide
Is Cinnamon safe for dogs?
Not toxic in tiny culinary amounts, but larger quantities irritate the mouth and gut. Keep cinnamon powder and oils away.
Cinnamon isn't toxic to dogs in the way that chocolate or xylitol are, and a trace in a baked treat is unlikely to cause harm. But it's an irritant in any meaningful quantity. Inhaling or eating cinnamon powder can irritate the mouth, throat and airways and cause coughing or choking, and larger amounts upset the stomach and may affect blood sugar and, at high doses, the liver. Concentrated cinnamon essential oil is more potent still and should be kept well away. Don't season your dog's food with cinnamon, and store spice jars and oils out of reach.
Symptoms to watch for
- Coughing, choking or difficulty breathing (inhaled powder)
- Mouth irritation, drooling
- Vomiting or diarrhoea
- Low blood sugar or lethargy with large amounts
What to do immediately
- 1Remove the cinnamon and offer fresh water
- 2Wipe any powder from the mouth and muzzle
- 3Note how much was eaten or inhaled
- 4Monitor for coughing, vomiting or lethargy
When to call your vet
Your dog inhaled or ate a large amount of cinnamon powder or any essential oil, or shows persistent coughing, breathing trouble, repeated vomiting or lethargy.
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