Consequences of dogs eating onions

Generally, dogs weighing 15-25 kilograms will develop severe anemia within 7-8 days after eating a medium-sized onion. 1-2 days after eating, sick dogs can be seen exuding red or dark red hemoglobinuria, and symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, depression, palpitations, and splenomegaly may also occur. Long-term feeding of small amounts of onions can cause chronic poisoning in dogs, showing jaundice and anemia.

Reasons why dogs cannot eat onions

Onions and highly irritating foods such as chilies, peppers, peppers, onions, and garlic are not suitable for dogs to eat. Because these foods will irritate the dog's gastrointestinal tract, not only cause inflammation, but also affect the dog's sense of smell. Onions contain n-propyl disulfide, a toxic component that can oxidize hemoglobin into Heinz's bodies after being eaten by your dog. The reticuloendothelial system engulfs a large number of red blood cells containing Heinz's bodies, causing acute hemolytic anemia. and damage the bone marrow.

Is it okay if a dog eats a little bit of onion?

If a dog eats a little bit of onion, the symptoms of poisoning are relatively mild, and the dog can recover naturally if he stops feeding onions. Dogs with severe hemolysis should be sent to the hospital immediately and given glucose and Ringer's solution. At the same time, they should be injected subcutaneously with cardiotonic agents such as sodium sodium chloride and diuretics (furosemide). If necessary, they should also receive blood transfusions.