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Can dogs eat onion, garlic and leek?

Dangerous — avoid

Dangerous — avoid

Allium plants (onion, garlic, chives, leek) can damage red blood cells. Cats are more susceptible; dogs are also at risk (ASPCA).

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Guidance summarised from the ASPCA people foods to avoid list. We do not invent safety ratings. Sample entries may expand as we add more of the BioVet (CC BY 4.0) dataset.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. In an emergency call your vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 (US; fees may apply).

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This page answers a common question: can dogs eat onion, garlic and leek? Treats and table scraps are not a complete diet. If your pet ate something you are unsure about, note how much and call your vet or a pet poison hotline.

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