Onions
Onions
foods
Scientific name
Allium
Alternate names
Chives, Garlic, Green Onions, Leeks, Shallots
Toxicity to pets
Onion, along with chives, garlic, and leeks, belong to the Allium family; all are poisonous to dogs, cats, and livestock. Certain animal species and breeds are more sensitive to Alliums including cats and Japanese breeds of dogs (e.g., Akita, Shiba Inu). Poisonous doses of Alliums damage red blood cells leading to anemia and cause GI distress with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Disclaimer
The content of this page is not veterinary advice. A number of factors (amount of substance ingested, size of the animal, allergies, etc.) determine what is toxic to a particular pet. If you think your pet has eaten something potentially toxic, call Pet Poison Helpline or seek immediate veterinary treatment.
