"Honey is a must in dog rearing. I keep some in the refrigerator at all times. If anything untoward or traumatic happens with my dogs and one of the dogs goes into shock, I have honey in a hardened form that is easily administered to the dog. About a tablespoon brings around an 80-pound dog almost immediately and the color comes back into his gums.
Honey contains protein, carbohydrates, iron, copper, manganese, silica, chlorine, calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, aluminmun, and magnesium, plus Vit B complex, vitamins C, D, and E. It is almost a complete food. Honey should be used in its raw form because heat processing kills the health giving enzymes it contains.
Honey is a wonderful pick-me-up any time your dog gets sick, or if he doesn't want to eat for a while. The enzymes amylase and invertase aid the digestive process, and it acts as a wonderful tonic for a stressed dog." From Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog by Wendy Volhard and Kerry Brown D.V.M.