Cinnamon offers many wonderful health benefits for your dog, and you as well. The secret to these amazing benefits is most likely because of cinnamaldehyde. Scientists believe this is the compound found in cinnamon responsible for health benefits. 

Cinnamon is a centuries-old spice that has been used in medicine for hundreds and hundreds of years. There is plenty of evidence to support the use of cinnamon in humans, but is it safe to give to dogs? The short answer is YES! - however like everything in life it should be given in moderation, and you should always watch for signs of a reaction when giving something new to your pooch. Keep reading to learn what some of the health benefits of giving your dog cinnamon are.

In recent years there have been many scientific studies to show the positive impact of including cinnamon in your dogs diet. This aromatic spice contains anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-septic. These same anti- inflammatory properties are an excellent source of pain relief and muscle relaxant. Cinnamon is also a brain food. What does that mean I hear you ask?- It means it helps aid in cognitive ability and function in your dog.

Other studies have shown cinnamon can improve heart health- this study looked at dogs who had cinnamon included in their diet and those who didn't, the dogs which had cinnamon regularly had lower blood pressure and heart rates than the dogs not fed cinnamon. Cinnamon has also been proven to lower and stabilize blood sugar, which especially good for dogs with diabetes.

There are many help benefits to cinnamon, however you can over do it and see negative effects such as gastrointestinal upset, something no pet owner wants to see. So as mentioned at the top of the article, everything in moderation and start out small.