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Is Onion & Garlic (Allium) Toxic to Cats & Dogs?
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Onion & Garlic is toxic to cats and dogs.
Severity : Moderately toxic
| Who | Safety |
|---|---|
| 🐱 Cats | Moderately toxic |
| 🐶 Dogs | Moderately toxic |
| 🧑 Humans | Safe |
Symptoms in pets
If a cat or dog chews or ingests Onion & Garlic, reported signs include:
- Heinz body anemia
- diarrhea
- vomiting
Most affected parts: all parts.
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This applies across the Allium genus (10 species in our database), including: Allium acutiflorum, Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum, Allium angulosum, Allium atropurpureum, Allium atrorubens, Allium atrosanguineum, Allium cepa, Allium giganteum, Allium sativum, Allium schoenoprasum.
Important: General reference information, not veterinary advice. If your pet has eaten Onion & Garlic, contact your vet or a pet poison control center right away.
Based on Leafy's botanical safety database (genus-level classification).