Avoid feeding onions and garlic to dogs, Jeff Werber, DVM, says. Onions contain a toxic ingredient called n-propyl disulfide, which is an oxidant that can do oxidant damage to red blood cells.
AVOID offering a dog raw, cooked even foods flavored or cooked with onion . . . “
Source: Dogster, March 4, 2021. Link. Symptoms of onion toxicity are symptoms of anemia Look for decreased appetite, weakness, lethargy and pale gums. The ASPCA’s animal poison control site also says that clinical signs include vomiting, panting and high heart rate.
INSIGHTS: This is a good reminder to share with pet owners via social media and in newsletters as grilling season gets going.