Why can t dogs eat onions?

Onion is a cooking ingredient that causes sickness in dogs. Dogs must be prevented for ingesting onions as canine stomachs don't have the enzyme necessary to metabolize the theosulphate substance contained in these pungent bulbs. Small amounts of onion consumed may not have visible harmful effects on the dog. read more

Small amounts of onion consumed may not have visible harmful effects on the dog. As such the dog will be fed salsa, pieces of pizza, hamburgers and any many other people safe food. Table scraps will go directly to the food bowl of the dog. However, extended period of consuming small amounts of onions will result to accumulated toxicity. read more

While the effect of garlic consumption to red blood cells won't appear for a few days in dogs, they'll be tired and reluctant to move. The dog's urine will be orange to dark red in color. Like with onions, a blood transfusion might be required in severe cases. read more

Some dogs, if they were autonomous, might very well choose to eat onions and be at risk for anemia, the bad things that anemia causes, and a shorter, less comfortable, short of breath quality of life. read more