Food · Can my pet eat this?
Can dogs and cats eat onions, garlic and chives?
Also covers: onion powder, garlic powder, gravy, stuffing
DogsNo, keep away
Damage red blood cells and can cause anaemia. Raw, cooked and powdered forms all count.
CatsNo, keep away
Cats are even more sensitive than dogs to onion and garlic.
If your pet ate some: Call your vet if your pet has eaten more than a taste, or any amount if it is a cat or a small dog. Poison line numbers
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Checked by Gilbert Jones on October 17, 2026. Not reviewed by a vet. Every pet is different, and amounts matter. Corrections: petprimer.care@gmail.com