My dog possibly ate onion or garlic. Is it toxic for a 46lb dog?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 46 lbs
Hello, I just chopped onion and fresh garlic and saw my dog take something off the floor although I don’t recall any falling. So, I’m not certain but afraid there is a potential he ate a piece of chopped onion or a piece of chopped fresh garlic. Is this cause for concern?? He is 46 pounds.
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Published on September 6th, 2020
Hello. It takes a fair amount on onion ( like several tablespoons ), or several cloves of garlic to cause any problems in dogs, especially one Moon's size. I would not be concerned at all about this very small piece. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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Published on April 29th, 2018
There is likely not enough garlic in the broth to cause intoxication in a 65 lbs dog. Usually the toxic effects will not show until a few days after ingestion, so watch for clinical signs of anemia which include lethargy, pale gums, an elevated heart rate, an increased respiratory rate, weakness, exercise intolerance, and collapse. However, as I said before, I do not think your dog ingested a toxic dose.
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