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Is Allium schubertii toxic to dogs?

Allium schubertii

Toxic to dogs

Yes — allium schubertii is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. As an Allium, ASPCA classifies it as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The N-propyl disulfide it contains causes oxidative red-blood-cell damage and Heinz-body haemolytic anaemia, with signs including vomiting, weakness, lethargy, pale gums, rapid heart rate, panting and discoloured urine. The bulb is the most concentrated part; keep pets from digging up or chewing bulbs, foliage or flowers.

What to do if your dog ate allium schubertii

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move allium schubertii out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of allium schubertii to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your dog has eaten allium schubertii, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is allium schubertii toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is allium schubertii toxic to dogs?

Yes — allium schubertii is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As an Allium, ASPCA classifies it as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The N-propyl disulfide it contains causes oxidative red-blood-cell damage and Heinz-body haemolytic anaemia, with signs including vomiting, weakness, lethargy, pale gums, rapid heart rate, panting and discoloured urine. The bulb is the most concentrated part; keep pets from digging up or chewing bulbs, foliage or flowers.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats allium schubertii?

As an Allium, ASPCA classifies it as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The N-propyl disulfide it contains causes oxidative red-blood-cell damage and Heinz-body haemolytic anaemia, with signs including vomiting, weakness, lethargy, pale gums, rapid heart rate, panting and discoloured urine. The bulb is the most concentrated part; keep pets from digging up or chewing bulbs, foliage or flowers. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your dog has had access to allium schubertii.

What should I do if my dog ate allium schubertii?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is allium schubertii toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Allium schubertii is toxic to cats as well. See the full allium schubertii pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to allium schubertii?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best dogs-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full allium schubertii pet-safety