Can Dogs Eat Cinnamon?

⚠️ Not recommended

Not recommended. Cinnamon is not toxic to dogs, but a lot of it — especially the powder or oil — can irritate the mouth and stomach, and cinnamon baked goods are sugary and fatty.

Reviewed by Plan for Paw · Updated October 2026 · 1 source

If your dog ate cinnamon

If your dog ate a large amount, watch for vomiting, diarrhoea or coughing and call your vet.

Call your vet or a 24/7 animal poison line now: ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888) 426-4435 · Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661

How to give cinnamon safely

  • Don't add it to your dog's food.
  • Keep cinnamon sticks, powder and essential oil out of reach — inhaled powder irritates the airways.

Sources

General information checked against published veterinary sources. Every dog is different — ask your vet before changing its diet, and call them if it seems unwell.