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My dog ate a small amount of onion. What should I do right now?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 11 months and 5 days old

My dog just ate a onion in a small quantity ... She's a small german shepherd mix .. It's 3:45 AM Here and no 24/7 Clinic available nearby.. WHAT SHOULD I DO? Should I take her to a clinic now or should I wait till daytime?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 7th, 2017

Oh no, that wasn't good that Akamaru ate onions! It can take as little as 15 to 30 g/kg to cause toxicity in her. I'm not sure how much she weighs, but if it was a small quantity and she's is likely a large dog being a GSD, a small quantity won't do any damages. I would have her seen by a vet in the morning to be safe, however, but you can always take her into a clinic now to be sure she is ok.

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