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Onions, garlic and chives can harm a dog by damaging what?

Its red blood cells, which can lead to anemia.

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Why: Onions, garlic and chives are Allium vegetables. They can upset the stomach and damage red blood cells, causing anemia. Cats are even more sensitive, but dogs are at risk too.

Huh, didn't know that: The ASPCA says how much harm is done depends on the amount eaten.

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Answer: Its red blood cells. Onions, garlic and chives are Allium vegetables. They can upset the stomach and damage red blood cells, causing anemia. Cats are even more sensitive, but dogs are at risk too.

  1. ASPCA, People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/people-foods-avoid-feeding-your-pets
    Allium species can cause gastrointestinal irritation and red blood cell damage, which can lead to anemia (low red blood cells).
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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