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My cat ate a little garlic residue from a beef stick. Will he be okay?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 5 months and 12 days old | 10 lbs

He is between 5 and 10 lbs and it was like a garlic residue from a beef and cheese garlic meet stick

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 28th, 2018

I doubt there would be enough garlic to cause a problem. Cats can develop anemia or low red blood cells secondary to ingesting onions or garlic but it would require more than a little residue. Axel should be fine.

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