We know that some foods must not be fed to dogs, such as chocolate, onions, etc., because these foods will seriously endanger the life of dogs. So why can’t dogs eat onions? If dogs eat onions, what harm will it do to their bodies? Let’s discuss this issue.

Onions, chilies, peppers, peppers, green onions, garlic and other highly irritating foods are not suitable for dogs to eat. Because this type of food can easily irritate the dog's gastrointestinal tract, cause inflammation and affect the pet dog's sense of smell.

Among them, onions contain n-propyl disulfide, a toxic component. After dogs eat it by mistake, hemoglobin may be oxidized into Heinz's bodies. The reticuloendothelial system engulfs a large number of red blood cells containing Heinz's bodies, causing the disease. Acute hemolytic anemia and damage to bone marrow.

Generally speaking, if a dog weighing 15-25 kilograms accidentally eats a medium-sized onion, the sick dog will excrete red or dark red hemoglobinuria 1-2 days after eating, and will also experience vomiting, diarrhea, Symptoms include depression, palpitations, and splenomegaly.

Severe anemia may occur after 7-8 days.

If a dog uses onions for a long time, it may suffer from chronic poisoning, showing jaundice and anemia, and in severe cases, death.

This is why dogs cannot eat onions. Onions can have a great impact on a dog’s body. In severe cases, it may even cause the death of the dog. Therefore, this type of food must be kept out of the reach of the dog. place to avoid accidental ingestion.

Treatment method:

1. Mildly poisoned dogs

You should stop feeding onions immediately and give your dog more water to diuretic so that it can be metabolized and it will recover naturally after 1 to 2 days. When you find that your dog's urine slowly turns to normal yellow, it is best to feed him some pet probiotics. This is a probiotic specially formulated for pets to regulate their gastrointestinal tract. Take one pack a day and feed it once a day. After a few days of conditioning the dog, The intestines are basically restored to health.

2. Sick dogs with severe hemolysis

Glucose solution or Ringer's solution, ATP, coenzyme A, VC, etc. can be injected intravenously;

Oral or intramuscular injection of vitamin B complex and vitamin E.

Subcutaneous injection of sodium caffeine and furosemide;

For dogs with severe anemia, blood transfusions or blood replenishers can be given. Antibiotics, prednisone, dexamethasone, etc. can be appropriately given according to the condition of the sick dog.