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My large dog ate a pickle from garlic brine. Is it toxic?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 65 lbs

My 65 pound dog ate a small piece of a pickle. The pickles are floating in the normal mixture used for pickling but with small chunks of garlic. My dog didn't eat any of the actual garlic, only the pickle. Should I be worried?

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Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 23rd, 2017

This is unlikely to cause an issue as the garlic itself has to be swallowed and the pickle juice likely diluted out the garlic quite a bit. I would just recommend monitoring Ayler for the next 24 hrs for any unusual behavior or illness (vomiting, diarrhea, lack of appetite) and seek a vet if needed. However it is unlikely to cause any major problems for Ayler. Take care.
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