Honey: Safe for Dogs and Cats?

Small amounts of honey are generally tolerated by healthy adult dogs, but raw honey carries a botulism risk that makes it dangerous for puppies, and its high sugar content is a concern for diabetic or overweight dogs.

Toxic principle: Clostridium botulinum spores in raw honey (puppy and immunocompromised risk)

Honey is not classified as toxic to cats, but raw honey carries a botulism risk, especially for kittens, and cats gain no nutritional benefit from its sugar content, so most vets advise against feeding it.

Toxic principle: Clostridium botulinum spores in raw honey (kitten and immunocompromised risk)