Small amounts of ground cinnamon are safe for dogs. Concentrated oils and extracts are much stronger and may irritate the mouth, skin, and airways; cats are more sensitive. Don't season pet food with cinnamon or apply cinnamon oil to skin or fur.
Cinnamon is an aromatic spice from the dried bark of Cinnamomum trees, sold as ground powder, quills (sticks), extracts, and essential oils. Common market types include cassia and Ceylon cinnamon.
Ground cinnamon is used in baked goods, oatmeal, tea, cider, and desserts. It's often blended with sugar in cereal coatings, toast toppings, and dessert mixes.
Non-food products like potpourri oils, fragrance blends, and scented wax melts may also contain cinnamon compounds. Cinnamon appears in granola bars, graham crackers, and apple products.
