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Are onions bad for dogs

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No - dogs should never be given raw or cooked onion. Onions contain sulfides, which cause the breakdown of red blood cells and subsequent anaemia in dogs and cats. Onions and similar vegetables such as garlic, shallots and scallions contain dangerous compounds that are capable of damaging the dog's red blood cells. They should be avoided at all costs.

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alliin is the compound in onion that is toxic to dogs.

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Onions contain sulfides, which cause the breakdown of red blood cells and consequent anaemia in dogs.

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Onions are toxic to dogs. The amount of harm it would do would depend on the size of the dog and how much onion he consumed.

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Onions are not good for dogs..

Onion in all forms - powdered, raw, cooked, or dehydrated - can destroy a dog's red blood cells, leading to anemia.

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No - onions contain sulfides which cause anaemia in dogs. If enough onion is eaten, dogs can become seriously ill and require blood transfusions.

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Yes onions can kill a dog, along with chocolate, and grapes.

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Yes, but generally they can tolerate a small amount without any ill effects or change in lab tests.

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Onions have some kind of toxin in them that can cause hemolytic anemia in dogs.

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