what does it do to them
2006-10-08 18:11:34 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
no cats should not eat garlic it is toxic to them if ingested in large amounts or if given to them over a period of time, it causes hemolytic anemia and can be very toxic
2006-10-08 18:33:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Question
Is it OK to give my pet a garlic pill once a week?
Answer
We do not recommend feeding garlic or onions to dogs or cats because there is a potentially serious downside. Onions and garlic contain an alkaloid disulfide compound that is toxic to red blood cell membranes and irreversibly denatures hemoglobin. This compound is toxic to several species including dogs and cats.
A Heinz body hemolytic anemia has been documented in dogs consuming relatively small amounts of raw, cooked and even dehydrated onions. Cat red blood cells develop Heinz bodies also after consuming onions. There have been reports of anemia, dermatitis and asthmatic attacks after the long term feeding of garlic and garlic extracts to dogs. The possibility of developing a Heinz body hemolytic anemia appears to be variable between pets, and it is not possible to predict which animals may or may not have such a reaction to onion or garlic.
2006-10-08 18:27:01 · answer #2 · answered by luthierick 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes cats can eat garlic. It doesn't do anything to them but it is a particularly good natural remedy for the control of fleas and skin allergies
2006-10-08 19:16:40 · answer #3 · answered by moroaero 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi there...any foods that contain either garlic or onions which causes anemia in cats. Here's also a list of human foods that cats should not eat and why:
http://www.peteducation.com:80/article.cfm?cls=0&cat=1276&articleid=1029
2006-10-08 18:17:17 · answer #4 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NO it is poisonous for them to eat. Unlike dogs, it is good to give your dog garlic.Please do NOT give your cat garlic.
2006-10-08 18:16:03 · answer #5 · answered by hawkesnest 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Cats may eat garlic only it is a very rare habit.
2006-10-08 18:15:21 · answer #6 · answered by EC 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
can they - yes.. should they - no :o)
http://ask.metafilter.com/mefi/46777
The essay linked above says that onions can be toxic to cats, and that one should avoid feeding garlic (in the same plant family) to be on the safe side.
2006-10-08 18:13:15 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i dont think you should give it to them i dont think it will really do anything it mite upset there bellys and i dont think they will eat it. One thing that is deff good for them is eggs its good for them its good for there skin and they like it
and may i ask?yy are you giveNn your cat garlic for???
2006-10-08 18:32:12 · answer #8 · answered by amelia s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's a great way to find the vampiric ones.
2006-10-08 18:22:25 · answer #9 · answered by Chi1linVi1lain 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes if the cat will eat it.
2006-10-08 18:26:06 · answer #10 · answered by Kangvbc 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋