Onions, Garlic & Allium
Garlic: Safe for Dogs and Cats?
If your pet ate this, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately.
Garlic is several times more potent than onion at the same weight and can cause the same red blood cell damage and anemia in dogs.
Toxic principle: N-propyl disulfide and related organosulfur compounds (oxidative red blood cell damage)
Watch for
- lethargy
- pale gums
- elevated heart rate
- weakness
- reddish or dark urine
- vomiting
- collapse
Cats are highly sensitive to garlic's red blood cell damaging compounds, and certain dog breeds and individual cats may be at even greater risk.
Toxic principle: N-propyl disulfide and related organosulfur compounds (oxidative red blood cell damage)
Watch for
- lethargy
- pale gums
- elevated heart rate
- weakness
- reddish or dark urine
- vomiting
- collapse
This page is for informational purposes only and is not veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian about your pet's diet and health.
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