Why limited
Keep Mint leaves to small, occasional amounts. Sensitive pets may react to it, and sugar- or fat-heavy foods raise the risk of obesity and pancreatitis.
A few fresh leaves are harmless. Concentrated mint oils or a lot of leaves can irritate the stomach.
Dogs and cats carry the same rating (Feed with care), so the notes below hold for either pet.
If it ate some before you noticed, watch for vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, unusual tiredness or a painful, swollen abdomen over the next 24 hours. A one-off small amount in a healthy adult usually passes with water and rest; repeated exposure, a puppy or kitten, a senior, or a pet with an ongoing illness is a reason to call your vet the same day.
Other foods that need limits
The full A–Z food list groups every food by verdict for each species.
Frequently asked questions
Can dogs eat Mint leaves?
CAUTION — limited. A few fresh leaves are harmless. Concentrated mint oils or a lot of leaves can irritate the stomach.
How much Mint leaves can dogs have?
Keep Mint leaves to small, occasional pieces and never part of the main meal. It is classed as with care, so pets with a sensitive gut, pancreatitis or diabetes should skip Mint leaves entirely.
What reaction should I watch for after dogs eats Mint leaves?
In the 24 hours after dogs eats Mint leaves, look for vomiting, diarrhoea, gas or a drop in appetite. A few fresh leaves are harmless. Concentrated mint oils or a lot of leaves can irritate the stomach.
How often can dogs have Mint leaves?
Save Mint leaves for rare moments rather than building it into a routine; your dog may enjoy it, but that alone does not make it fit to feed often.
What are safer treats than Mint leaves for dogs?
Pick from the safe list instead — Plain bread or Cabbage carry none of the risk that Mint leaves does, and they work better as an everyday treat.