Can Dogs Eat Onions?

The short answer: No.

The long answer: Whether they’re raw, cooked, or in powder form, onions should never be eaten by your dog because they contain large quantities of sulfoxides and disulfides that are known to be poisonous to dogs. If accidentally consumed by your canine pet, onions may cause gastrointestinal irritation or may damage his red blood cells—resulting in hemolytic anemia and methemoglobinemia.

What to do if your dog accidentally eats onions: Contact your vet immediately. Observe him and look out for signs of pale gums, lack of energy, and anemia.

In summary: Onions are toxic to dogs. Store them safely away from your pet at all times. Instead of onions, discover which other vegetables dogs can safely eat in our “can dogs eat” category.

References:

Food dogs should not eat and some they should

People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pet

The Most Poisonous Foods for Dogs

By Mimi Tiu

A freelance editor based in the Philippines, Mimi Tiu is a proud paw aunt to a family of Terriers and a Ragdoll-Persian cat. When she isn’t creating meaningful content for Waldo’s Friends, she finds pleasure in chronicling her ice cream discoveries and coming up with meticulously detailed plans for her next getaway. Follow her adventures on Instagram @nicetomitiu.

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