Onions are one of the common ingredients in people’s dishes, but this food should not be given to pet dogs. Besides onions, strongly stimulating foods such as chili peppers, black pepper, Sichuan peppercorn, scallions, and garlic are also unsuitable for Samoyed dogs (detailed introduction) to eat. Do you want to know why? Today, the editor will explore this together with you!

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Because onions contain a toxic compound called propyl disulfide, after a Samoyed dog consumes it, this compound can cause hemoglobin to oxidize into Heinz bodies. The reticuloendothelial system will massively engulf red blood cells containing Heinz bodies, causing acute hemolytic anemia and damaging the bone marrow, which harms the dog's health.

For Samoyed dogs, onions belong to strongly stimulating foods. This kind of food can irritate the dog’s gastrointestinal tract, causing gastrointestinal inflammation, and it also affects the dog’s sense of smell. According to research, Samoyed dogs of different weights react differently to various amounts of onion consumption.

For example, a Samoyed dog weighing about 15-25 kilograms may develop severe anemia 7-8 days after eating a medium-sized onion. If the owner pays close attention, they may notice 1-2 days after onion ingestion that the dog is expelling red or dark red hemoglobin in the urine, accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea, lethargy, palpitations, and spleen enlargement.

If the owner feeds onions to the dog over a long period, the dog will develop chronic poisoning, jaundice, anemia, and other symptoms. When an owner discovers Samoyed dog onion poisoning, they should immediately stop feeding onions. Dogs with severe symptoms should be given glucose and receive subcutaneous injections of cardiac stimulants such as An Na Jia (dopamine), diuretics, and blood transfusions if necessary.

If severe symptoms are found, it is best for the owner to promptly take the dog to a veterinary hospital for professional treatment to prevent the Samoyed from losing its life due to the poisoning.