Substances and their sources

Onion

Allium cepa

Also called: onions · onion powder · dried onion · dehydrated onion · spring onion · scallion · green onion · red onion

Dog

Dangerous

Described signs

Low energy, loss of appetite, fast breathing, fast heartbeat, weakness, tiring easily during exercise, pale or yellowish gums, dark or reddish urine and fainting

Documented dose: 15 g per kg of body weight

Source

Cat

Dangerous

Described signs

Low energy, loss of appetite, fast breathing, fast heartbeat, weakness, getting tired from the slightest effort, pale or yellowish gums, dark or reddish urine and fainting

Documented dose: 5 g per kg of body weight

Source

This is a compendium of public veterinary sources, not a diagnosis. The weight of your pet changes what a dose means.

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