Cicely is safe for dogs to eat. Also known as  Myrrhis odorata, sweet cicely grows in the spring and summer months.

Yes, it is safe to add cicely leaves to your dog’s salad vegetables, albeit in small quantities. 

According to holistic or herbal vets, cicely can relieve flatulence or gas in dogs. Its leaves also have antiseptic properties, so you can make a paste using a bit of water to apply topically to your dog’s wounds or insect bites.

The tea or tonic of sweet cicely can help treat coughs, colds, and urinary tract infections in dogs. 

How to feed cicely to dogs? You can simply chop up cicely leaves or sprinkle cicely seeds over your dog’s dry or wet food. Alternatively, make tea by boiling cicely seeds and leaves in water and administering it to your dog.

As with any new food, start slow and monitor your pet. When in doubt, consult a vet.

To ensure your pet will live a long and healthy life, it is always a good idea to invest in pet health insurance. Preparing for the unexpected guarantees money is never an issue in keeping you pup healthy.