Onions can cause more damage to your dog than just bad breath. This pungent culinary favorite might add flavor to your dishes, but it contains a toxin that can cause serious complications for dogs.
Symptoms of onion toxicity in dogs
If you think your dog may have eaten onions, there are a few symptoms of anemia to look out for:
- Lethargy
- Weakness
- Decreased appetite
- Pale gums
- Fainting
- Reddish *****
Treating onion toxicity in dogs
The most important thing you can do, as a dog owner, to treat and prevent onion toxicity is to never allow your dog to eat onions. If your dog is suffering from toxic effects, she will probably require veterinary attention. Your veterinarian may induce vomiting, depending on how recently your dog ate the onions, and will offer supportive care until your dog's body can produce enough healthy red blood cells to replace the damaged ones. In severe cases, your dog may require a blood transfusion.