My sister and I are having a bit of an argument. She insists that onions are toxic to dogs, I don't believe they are. Can anyone please clear this up for me?
Thank you!
2007-08-14 15:13:13 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yes, onions are toxic. They contain several toxic substances which damage your dog’s red blood cells. This results in what is called ‘’Haemolytic Anaemia’’ which means that the red blood cell break apart inside the blood vessels.All forms can be a problem including:
- Dehydrated onions
- Raw onions
- Cooked onions
- Table scraps containing cooked onions or garlic
- Left over pizzas
- Chinese dishes
- Any feeding stuff containing onions
The main problem is that onion poisoning can occur with a single ingestion of large quantities or with repeated small meals. People therefore do not realise that they ar slowly poisoning their dog with small amount of onions from time to time.
So I am afraid your sister wins the bet ...
2007-08-14 22:35:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Onions are mildly toxic to dogs - best to avoid them completely but not to panic if they eat a little in food.
2007-08-14 16:47:10 · answer #2 · answered by Caninelegion 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No they are not, maybe to some dogs. Some people have said that grapes, raisins and garlic are toxic to dogs, what a load of hogwash. I've had yorkshire terriers, alsatians and now 2 staffs, all of which have eaten the above. I can tell you they all lived to a ripe old age, and the staffs are thriving.
2007-08-15 01:33:59 · answer #3 · answered by Lulu 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Apparently but, like most things, it's very rare for a dog to have a bad reaction to them (bit like humans & nuts) . They would have to have a large amount for it to affect them. All my dogs have had small amounts throughout their lives and it's never done them any harm. Garlic belongs to the onion family but has been used as a proven herbal supplement for many many years.
2007-08-14 20:18:12 · answer #4 · answered by anwen55 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
here you go, i never knew this, (my dog loves raw onions) but they are toxic apparently expecially if given in high quantitys, check the link below
http://www.jlhweb.net/Boxermap/onions.html
the onions aparently cause a type of anemia in the dogs.
2007-08-14 19:32:49 · answer #5 · answered by animallovinggirlie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your sister is right. Onions can alter a dog's blood chemistry.
2007-08-14 15:39:24 · answer #6 · answered by mockingbird 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No they arent.Our Labrador Retriever treats those little onions like a ball & tosses it around & paws at it,When she gets tired then she can peel the skin back & eat it.It gets worse when she comes over to give me a big slobbery lick!! She's been playing with onions since a pup & she's 6 now with no problems at all.
2007-08-14 15:30:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
onions are not good for good nor is chocolate thats poisnious to dogs too good luck all the best
2007-08-14 21:48:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! The toxins in Onions can kill red blood cells casuing the dog to be Anemic
Whats up with all the negatives, you guys/gals are morons.
2007-08-14 15:20:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
yes onions can kill a dog also chocolate dogs can not digest dairy products neether
2007-08-15 00:16:17 · answer #10 · answered by susan b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋