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Is Purple Stripe Garlic toxic to dogs?

Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon 'Chesnok Red'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — purple stripe garlic 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. The ASPCA classifies garlic (Allium sativum) as toxic to cats and dogs and more potent than onion. Thiosulphates cause oxidative red-blood-cell damage and haemolytic anaemia; signs include vomiting, lethargy, pale or yellow gums, weakness and discoloured urine. Keep cloves, bulbs and scapes well away from pets.

What to do if your dog ate purple stripe garlic

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move purple stripe garlic 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 purple stripe garlic to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is purple stripe garlic toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is purple stripe garlic toxic to dogs?

Yes — purple stripe garlic is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA classifies garlic (Allium sativum) as toxic to cats and dogs and more potent than onion. Thiosulphates cause oxidative red-blood-cell damage and haemolytic anaemia; signs include vomiting, lethargy, pale or yellow gums, weakness and discoloured urine. Keep cloves, bulbs and scapes well away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats purple stripe garlic?

The ASPCA classifies garlic (Allium sativum) as toxic to cats and dogs and more potent than onion. Thiosulphates cause oxidative red-blood-cell damage and haemolytic anaemia; signs include vomiting, lethargy, pale or yellow gums, weakness and discoloured urine. Keep cloves, bulbs and scapes well away from pets. 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 purple stripe garlic.

What should I do if my dog ate purple stripe garlic?

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 purple stripe garlic toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Purple Stripe Garlic is toxic to cats as well. See the full purple stripe garlic pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to purple stripe garlic?

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 purple stripe garlic pet-safety