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🚫Can Dogs Eat Onions?

DANGEROUS

Onions contain compounds that damage red blood cells, causing anemia.

Also known as: onion powder, green onions, scallions, shallots

📋 Details

All parts of the onion plant are toxic to dogs, including the flesh, leaves, juice, and processed powders. Onions are part of the Allium family. Symptoms may be delayed by several days after ingestion.

⚠️ Possible Symptoms

  • weakness
  • lethargy
  • pale gums
  • decreased appetite
  • fainting
  • reddish urine
  • elevated heart rate

🩺 What To Do

Contact your veterinarian. Monitor for symptoms for several days as effects 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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