{"id":5035,"date":"2022-04-03T14:15:40","date_gmt":"2022-04-03T14:15:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-clove-of-garlic\/"},"modified":"2022-04-04T11:01:22","modified_gmt":"2022-04-04T11:01:22","slug":"what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-clove-of-garlic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-clove-of-garlic\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens if my dog eats a clove of garlic?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-clove-of-garlic\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_a_clove_of_garlic\" title=\"What happens if my dog eats a clove of garlic?\">What happens if my dog eats a clove of garlic?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-clove-of-garlic\/#How_much_garlic_can_kill_a_dog\" title=\"How much garlic can kill a dog?\">How much garlic can kill a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-clove-of-garlic\/#Will_a_small_amount_of_garlic_hurt_my_dog\" title=\"Will a small amount of garlic hurt my dog?\">Will a small amount of garlic hurt my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-clove-of-garlic\/#Will_my_dog_die_if_he_eats_garlic\" title=\"Will my dog die if he eats garlic?\">Will my dog die if he eats garlic?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-clove-of-garlic\/#Can_dogs_eat_meat_cooked_with_garlic\" title=\"Can dogs eat meat cooked with garlic?\">Can dogs eat meat cooked with garlic?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-clove-of-garlic\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_garlic_for_dogs\" title=\"What are the benefits of garlic for dogs?\">What are the benefits of garlic for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-clove-of-garlic\/#Is_garlic_powder_toxic_to_dogs\" title=\"Is garlic powder toxic to dogs?\">Is garlic powder toxic to dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-clove-of-garlic\/#Will_garlic_bread_hurt_my_dog\" title=\"Will garlic bread hurt my dog?\">Will garlic bread hurt my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-clove-of-garlic\/#How_long_does_garlic_poisoning_last_in_dogs\" title=\"How long does garlic poisoning last in dogs?\">How long does garlic poisoning last in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-clove-of-garlic\/#What_foods_are_unsafe_for_dogs\" title=\"What foods are unsafe for dogs?\">What foods are unsafe for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-clove-of-garlic\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_ate_some_onion\" title=\"What should I do if my dog ate some onion?\">What should I do if my dog ate some onion?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-clove-of-garlic\/#Why_do_they_put_garlic_in_dog_food\" title=\"Why do they put garlic in dog food?\">Why do they put garlic in dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-clove-of-garlic\/#Are_eggs_good_for_dogs\" title=\"Are eggs good for dogs?\">Are eggs good for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-clove-of-garlic\/#Is_cheese_bad_for_dogs\" title=\"Is cheese bad for dogs?\">Is cheese bad for dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_a_clove_of_garlic\"><\/span>What happens if my dog eats a clove of garlic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Garlic, like other members of the Allium family, contain compounds called disulfides and thiosulphates which can be toxic cats and dogs if ingested. The ingestion of garlic causes conditions called hemolytic anemia, Heinz body anemia, and methemoglobinemia which are all manifestation of damage to red blood cells.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-garlic-can-kill-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_garlic_can_kill_a_dog\"><\/span>How much garlic can kill a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is the Lethal Dose of Garlic to Dogs. Studies have shown that 15 to 30 grams of garlic per kilogram body weight is potentially lethal for dogs. For your reference, A grocery-store bought garlic head has 3 to 7 grams of pure garlic per clove.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"will-a-small-amount-of-garlic-hurt-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_small_amount_of_garlic_hurt_my_dog\"><\/span>Will a small amount of garlic hurt my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You should know that garlic is toxic for your dog.\u00a0 Note that some dog breeds \u2013 including smaller breeds \u2013 and Japanese breeds of dogs (Akita, Japanese Spitz, Shiba Inu) are more sensitive to garlic toxicity than others. So even small amounts can be quite damaging to their health.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"will-my-dog-die-if-he-eats-garlic\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_dog_die_if_he_eats_garlic\"><\/span>Will my dog die if he eats garlic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Garlic (Allium) causes poisoning in dogs, even in small amounts. The consumption of garlic can cause gastrointestinal upset and anemia, and can even be fatal if not treated right away.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6f95di81Ynk\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-eat-meat-cooked-with-garlic\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_eat_meat_cooked_with_garlic\"><\/span>Can dogs eat meat cooked with garlic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Garlic belongs to the Allium family (which also includes onion, chives, and leeks) and is poisonous to dogs and cats.\u00a0 While tiny amounts of these foods in some pets, especially dogs, may be safe, large amounts can be very toxic.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-benefits-of-garlic-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_garlic_for_dogs\"><\/span>What are the benefits of garlic for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are some ways garlic helps keep your dog healthy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prevents the formation of blood clots (anti-platelet)<\/li>\n<li>Decreases cholesterol build-up (anti-cholesterolemic)<\/li>\n<li>Widens blood vessels (vasodilator)<\/li>\n<li>Helps prevent the formation of tumors (anti-tumor)<\/li>\n<li>Stimulates the lymphatic system to remove wastes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"is-garlic-powder-toxic-to-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_garlic_powder_toxic_to_dogs\"><\/span>Is garlic powder toxic to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the Merck Veterinary Manual, garlic and other members of the allium family, including onions, contain thiosulfate, which is toxic to dogs but not to humans. Thiosulfate causes oxidative damage to red blood cells, resulting in hemolytic anemia.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"will-garlic-bread-hurt-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_garlic_bread_hurt_my_dog\"><\/span>Will garlic bread hurt my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Garlic is another ingredient found in bread that can be toxic to dogs. Garlic bread might tempt your dog\u2019s nose, but garlic can cause serious side effects, like abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and collapse.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i1Aes3YWh6I\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-garlic-poisoning-last-in-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_garlic_poisoning_last_in_dogs\"><\/span>How long does garlic poisoning last in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Symptoms of Garlic Toxicity in Dogs and Cats<\/p>\n<p>While vomiting and diarrhea may occur within one day, it may take several days to a week after your pet eats garlic for symptoms of anemia to appear.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-foods-are-unsafe-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_foods_are_unsafe_for_dogs\"><\/span>What foods are unsafe for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The following foods may be dangerous to your pet:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Alcoholic beverages.<\/li>\n<li>Apple seeds.<\/li>\n<li>Apricot pits.<\/li>\n<li>Avocados.<\/li>\n<li>Cherry pits.<\/li>\n<li>Candy (particularly chocolate\u2014which is toxic to dogs, cats, and ferrets\u2014and any candy containing the toxic sweetener Xylitol)<\/li>\n<li>Coffee (grounds, beans, and chocolate-covered espresso beans)<\/li>\n<li>Garlic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-should-i-do-if-my-dog-ate-some-onion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_ate_some_onion\"><\/span>What should I do if my dog ate some onion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The ASPCA also lists vomiting, elevated heart rate, and panting as signs of onion toxicity. If your dog is exhibiting any of these symptoms, the best thing you can do to help him is to get him to a veterinarian as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-they-put-garlic-in-dog-food\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_they_put_garlic_in_dog_food\"><\/span>Why do they put garlic in dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Garlic helps to eliminate worms, strengthens digestion and stimulates the intestinal tract (in a good way) and generally supports intestinal health. In this way, it can be a good choice for dogs making the transition to a fresh, raw diet.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zjsjHlfNhkQ\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"are-eggs-good-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_eggs_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>Are eggs good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes. Eggs are good for dogs to eat. Of course, they are rich in protein, but aside from that eggs are also a good source of linoleic acid and fat-soluble vitamins like Vitamin A.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-cheese-bad-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_cheese_bad_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is cheese bad for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While cheese can be safe to feed to your dog, there are some things to remember. Cheese is high in fat, and feeding too much to your dog regularly can cause weight gain and lead to obesity. Even more problematic, it could lead to pancreatitis, a serious and potentially fatal illness in dogs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What happens if my dog eats a clove of garlic?How much garlic can kill a dog?Will a small amount of garlic hurt my dog?Will my dog die if he eats garlic?Can dogs eat meat cooked with garlic?What are the benefits of garlic for dogs?Is garlic powder toxic to dogs?Will garlic bread hurt&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5035"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5035"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5035\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29382,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5035\/revisions\/29382"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5035"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5035"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5035"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}