Sometimes — with care
Small amounts of honey are safe for healthy adult dogs. Skip it for puppies under one year, diabetic dogs and overweight dogs — it is pure sugar, after all.
Honey contains trace vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and a popular (modestly supported) claim is that local honey may help mild environmental allergies through pollen exposure. The cautions are real though: honey is ~80% sugar, can contain botulism spores that adult guts handle but puppy immune systems may not (same rule as human infants), and it’s a cavity-and-calories machine if it becomes routine. Never use honey products sweetened or blended with xylitol.
Up to ½ teaspoon for small dogs or 1 teaspoon for large dogs, occasionally — drizzled on a lick mat it goes a long way. Not for puppies under 12 months, diabetic dogs, or immunocompromised dogs.
Mashed banana on a lick mat gives sweetness with fibre and less sugar density.
This article is general information, not veterinary advice. If your pet has eaten something potentially harmful or shows symptoms, contact your vet or an emergency clinic immediately. Full disclaimer.