Garlic toxicity?

Question

I've heard that only garlic in raw form is toxic. Is that true or is raw, cooked, or powder that is toxic?

I asked this in Pets > Dogs
I love garlic and know it is not toxic to humans!
I was asking about toxicity to dogs obviously.

Answer 1

below is a list of toxic foods.. garlic and onions in any form are highly toxic.



http://www.risingwoods.org/OURFAMILY/THEDOGS/knowntoxicfoodsfordogs.htm

Answer 2

The thiosulphate found in garlic and onions (garlic/onions fall under the same plant category allium) can be considered toxic to dogs depending on the dosage and quantity eaten.

While large amounts would have to be eaten in order to cause the toxicity, it's still a precautionary measure that should be taken and avoided regardless of preparation. Part of the reason for this is that the exact dosage that causes toxicity isn't definite (this applies to raw, cooked and powdered versions of the stuff).

If it leads to toxicity - it can cause anemia, red blood cell problems and heart/liver failure.

If you're up for reading: Peteducation.com has some good information about what foods you should avoid. There is a comprehensive list along with explanations linked below.

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

Well, I've been feeding garlic to my dogs for 13 years, and not one of them has been to a vet for any illness whatsoever in all that time. I give 1 clove of garlic, crushed, per 10kg, three times per week. If you are buying garlic oil, use one capsule three times per week. Be sure and buy a good quality. Yes, onions are toxic, but garlic, although of the onion family, is not exactly the same. Do a google on dogs/garlic and decide for yourself.

Answer 4

Garlic is in the genus Allium. A peer-reviewed article on Allium poisoning in dogs and cats states that, "Allium species toxicosis most commonly occurs after oral consumption. In addition to consuming fresh plant material, consuming juice, fresh and aged dietary supplements, powdered cooking preparations, dehydrated material, or food preparations derived from or containing Allium species can be potentially toxic to dogs and cats." Put in plain English, raw, cooked, and powdered forms are all dangerous.

Answer 5

WHAT? For dogs or people?

I don't know of a dog on the planet that would willingly eat raw garlic. Cooked should be fine, but if any allium is toxic, then presumably all of them would be.

Answer 6

garlic is not toxic for humans, but your question is asked in dogs, yes, raw garlic can harm some breeds of dogs.

Answer 7

Garlic is not toxic (die) to humans in any form. It does contain sulfoxides and disulfides which can harm red blood cells but don't go outside or the sun will give you skin cancer as will diet soda.

However I have heard and confirmed thanks to Google that it is toxic to Cats.

Answer 8

I really don't think that any garlic is toxic. If that was the case I would have been poisoned years ago. I love the stuff and have always heard just the opposite of your opinion. That it is really good for you.

Answer 9

Garlic can be toxic to dogs because it breaks down the red blood cells in your dogs body causing him to have anemia.

Answer 10

Dang! Thanx 4 clearing that up!

Sasquatch (in general) love garlic and use it frequently in cooking.

While we qualify for the animal aspect of things, we ain't no dogs!

So, in short - for human and some ape-like folk, garlic is a good thing. Unfortunately, it is not so for some other animal-type folk.

Nice question, though!

The Ol' Sasquatch Ü

Answer 11

Apparently it is toxic in high doses on dogs. It breaks down their red blood cells and leads to anemia. It is not permanant damage however if you are feeding them garlic now, simply stop and they will recover