As a pet parent, you only want to feed the best to your fur buddy. If you are asking the question ‘can dogs eat asafoetida?’ then the answer is — Yes.

Asafoetida is an Indian spice obtained from the resin of giant fennel plants. In small quantities, Asafoetida or Hing is safe for dogs. It is an Ayurvedic remedy recommended for eliminating ‘Vata’ or gas in pets and can help your pup with digestive issues. 

The best way to feed asafoetida is by tempering it in a bit of coconut oil or ghee. Add no more than a small pinch of the whitish powder to hot ghee or oil and turn off the heat. Quickly mix this spiced oil or ghee with your dog’s wet or dry food.

Do note that asafoetida has a very strong aroma which some picky dogs might not find too appealing. So only use a minuscule quantity of it to mix with your dog’s food.

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