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🚫Can Dogs Eat Garlic?

DANGEROUS

Garlic is 5 times more toxic to dogs than other Allium plants like onions.

Also known as: garlic powder, garlic salt, minced garlic

📋 Details

Garlic can create anemia in dogs by damaging red blood cells. It is part of the Allium family along with onions, leeks, and chives. Poisoning symptoms may be delayed, appearing days after ingestion.

⚠️ Possible Symptoms

  • pale gums
  • elevated heart rate
  • weakness
  • collapse
  • lethargy
  • drooling

🩺 What To Do

Contact your veterinarian. Monitor your dog for several days as symptoms can be delayed.

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⚠️ Important Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional veterinary advice. Every dog is different, and individual reactions may vary.

When in doubt, always contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.

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