{"id":99651,"date":"2022-04-22T12:28:57","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:28:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-garlic-is-toxic-to-cats-2\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:28:59","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:28:59","slug":"how-much-garlic-is-toxic-to-cats-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-garlic-is-toxic-to-cats-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How much garlic is toxic to cats?"},"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\/how-much-garlic-is-toxic-to-cats-2\/#How_much_garlic_is_toxic_to_cats\" title=\"How much garlic is toxic to cats?\">How much garlic is toxic to cats?<\/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\/how-much-garlic-is-toxic-to-cats-2\/#Can_garlic_hurt_cats\" title=\"Can garlic hurt cats?\">Can garlic hurt cats?<\/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\/how-much-garlic-is-toxic-to-cats-2\/#What_happens_if_a_cat_eats_a_little_garlic\" title=\"What happens if a cat eats a little garlic?\">What happens if a cat eats a little garlic?<\/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\/how-much-garlic-is-toxic-to-cats-2\/#How_much_garlic_does_it_take_to_hurt_a_cat\" title=\"How much garlic does it take to hurt a cat?\">How much garlic does it take to hurt a cat?<\/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\/how-much-garlic-is-toxic-to-cats-2\/#What_if_my_cat_eats_garlic\" title=\"What if my cat eats garlic?\">What if my cat eats 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\/how-much-garlic-is-toxic-to-cats-2\/#How_much_garlic_is_toxic_to_a_cat\" title=\"How much garlic is toxic to a cat?\">How much garlic is toxic to a cat?<\/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\/how-much-garlic-is-toxic-to-cats-2\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_cat_ate_garlic_poisoning\" title=\"How do I know if my cat ate garlic poisoning?\">How do I know if my cat ate garlic poisoning?<\/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\/how-much-garlic-is-toxic-to-cats-2\/#What_if_my_cat_ate_a_little_bit_of_garlic\" title=\"What if my cat ate a little bit of garlic?\">What if my cat ate a little bit of garlic?<\/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\/how-much-garlic-is-toxic-to-cats-2\/#Can_a_cat_survive_eating_garlic\" title=\"Can a cat survive eating garlic?\">Can a cat survive eating garlic?<\/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\/how-much-garlic-is-toxic-to-cats-2\/#How_long_does_garlic_take_to_poison_a_cat\" title=\"How long does garlic take to poison a cat?\">How long does garlic take to poison a cat?<\/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\/how-much-garlic-is-toxic-to-cats-2\/#Will_a_small_amount_of_garlic_hurt_my_cat\" title=\"Will a small amount of garlic hurt my cat?\">Will a small amount of garlic hurt my cat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_garlic_is_toxic_to_cats\"><\/span>How much garlic is toxic to cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Garlic and onions, as well as other plants of the Allium species (leeks, chives) in either fresh, dried, or powdered forms are toxic to both dogs and cats. Garlic is more toxic than onions  with raw garlic, toxic ingestion is around <b>1 gram per 5 pounds, and with onions it is 1 gram per pound.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_garlic_hurt_cats\"><\/span>Can garlic hurt cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Onions and Garlic Onions, garlic, shallots, and scallions <b>can cause damage to your cats red blood cells and lead to anemia. These foods are typically poisonous when eaten in large quantities, but exposure to concentrated forms of onion or garlic, such as onion soup mix or garlic powder, can also be toxic.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_cat_eats_a_little_garlic\"><\/span>What happens if a cat eats a little garlic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Garlic contains compounds called disulfides and thiosulphates, which can cause the red blood cells circulating through a cats body to become very fragile and burst. Therefore, ingesting garlic <b>may result in the destruction of a cats red blood cells, a deadly condition known as hemolytic anemia<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_garlic_does_it_take_to_hurt_a_cat\"><\/span>How much garlic does it take to hurt a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While garlic isnt good for cats, that doesnt mean that the slightest bit will kill them. Its believed that any amount <b>over 5 grams per kilogram can trigger toxicity in cats, but the cats breed can play a role as well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_my_cat_eats_garlic\"><\/span>What if my cat eats garlic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you suspect your dog or cat has ingested garlic, you should <b>contact Pet Poison Helpline at 855-289-0358** or your veterinarian immediately.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_garlic_is_toxic_to_a_cat\"><\/span>How much garlic is toxic to a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Garlic and onions, as well as other plants of the Allium species (leeks, chives) in either fresh, dried, or powdered forms are toxic to both dogs and cats. Garlic is more toxic than onions  with raw garlic, toxic ingestion is around <b>1 gram per 5 pounds, and with onions it is 1 gram per pound.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_cat_ate_garlic_poisoning\"><\/span>How do I know if my cat ate garlic poisoning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms of Garlic Poisoning in Cats<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Vomiting.<\/li>\n<li>Diarrhea.<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty breathing.<\/li>\n<li>Increased respiratory rate.<\/li>\n<li>Increased heart rate.<\/li>\n<li>Pale gums.<\/li>\n<li>Collapse.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_my_cat_ate_a_little_bit_of_garlic\"><\/span>What if my cat ate a little bit of garlic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Garlic and onions, as well as other plants of the Allium species (leeks, chives) in either fresh, dried, or powdered forms are toxic to both dogs and cats. Garlic is more toxic than onions  with raw garlic, toxic ingestion is around <b>1 gram per 5 pounds, and with onions it is 1 gram per pound.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_cat_survive_eating_garlic\"><\/span>Can a cat survive eating garlic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Garlic contains compounds called disulfides and thiosulphates, which can cause the red blood cells circulating through a cats body to become very fragile and burst. Therefore, <b>ingesting garlic may result in the destruction of a cats red blood cells, a deadly condition known as hemolytic anemia<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_garlic_take_to_poison_a_cat\"><\/span>How long does garlic take to poison a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Onions, garlic, chives, and leeks are in the Allium family, and are <b>poisonous to both dogs and cats if the dose is right (if they eat a single large serving or repeatedly nibble on small amounts over time). Garlic is considered to be about five times as toxic as onions for cats and dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_small_amount_of_garlic_hurt_my_cat\"><\/span>Will a small amount of garlic hurt my cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Garlic and onions, as well as other plants of the Allium species (leeks, chives) in either fresh, dried, or powdered forms are toxic to both dogs and cats. Garlic is more toxic than onions  with raw garlic, toxic ingestion is around <b>1 gram per 5 pounds, and with onions it is 1 gram per pound.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How much garlic is toxic to cats?Can garlic hurt cats?What happens if a cat eats a little garlic?How much garlic does it take to hurt a cat?What if my cat eats garlic?How much garlic is toxic to a cat?How do I know if my cat ate garlic poisoning?What if my cat ate&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-99651","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99651"}],"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\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99651"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99651\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99651"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99651"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99651"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}