Can cats eat onions?
If your cat has already eaten this and you are worried, contact your veterinarian.
Why
Toxic to cats. Alliums damage feline red blood cells, and cats are more sensitive than dogs. Alliums like onions damage a cat's red blood cells, leading to anemia. Cats are much more sensitive to these toxins than dogs, and even small amounts can be harmful.
Watch out for
- raw onions
- cooked onions
- onion powder
- dehydrated onions
- onion soup mix
- onion flakes
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