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My dog ate a small piece of onion. Is a tiny amount harmful to her?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | spayed | 2 months and 26 days old | 54.3 lbs

Nova sneakily ate a piece of onion, it was small piece equivalent to kibble. I am panicked

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Answered By Lauren Barry, BVSc, MRCVS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 16th, 2017

For this small amount of onion, I think Nova will be just fine. Larger amounts of onion or garlic can cause damage to her red blood cells. If you notice any concerning symptoms, you should have her examined by your vet.

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