Food
Onion, Garlic, Leek and Chives
Contact a vet the same day. Cats and Japanese dog breeds are particularly sensitive.
ModerateDogsCatsFerretsRabbitsBirds
What to do right now
- 1.Remove any remaining food
- 2.Work out how much was eaten relative to body weight
- 3.Call your veterinary practice for advice
Symptoms
- Pale gums
- Weakness and exercise intolerance
- Rapid breathing
- Red or brown urine
- Vomiting
Details
- Category
- Food
- Toxicity
- Moderate
- Species affected
- Dogs, Cats, Ferrets, Rabbits, Birds
- Routes of exposure
- Eaten raw, cooked, dried or powdered, including in stocks, gravies and baby food
- Urgency
- Contact a vet the same day. Cats and Japanese dog breeds are particularly sensitive.
Veterinary treatment
Organosulfur compounds damage red blood cells, causing Heinz body haemolytic anaemia that may appear several days after ingestion.