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Is Rocambole Garlic toxic to dogs?

Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon 'German Red'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — rocambole 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 lists garlic (Allium sativum) as toxic to cats and dogs, more potent than onion by weight. Thiosulphates trigger oxidative red-blood-cell damage and haemolytic anaemia; signs include vomiting, drooling, lethargy, pale gums and red urine. Keep cloves, bulbs and scapes away from pets.

What to do if your dog ate rocambole garlic

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

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

Is rocambole garlic toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is rocambole garlic toxic to dogs?

Yes — rocambole 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 lists garlic (Allium sativum) as toxic to cats and dogs, more potent than onion by weight. Thiosulphates trigger oxidative red-blood-cell damage and haemolytic anaemia; signs include vomiting, drooling, lethargy, pale gums and red urine. Keep cloves, bulbs and scapes away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats rocambole garlic?

The ASPCA lists garlic (Allium sativum) as toxic to cats and dogs, more potent than onion by weight. Thiosulphates trigger oxidative red-blood-cell damage and haemolytic anaemia; signs include vomiting, drooling, lethargy, pale gums and red urine. Keep cloves, bulbs and scapes 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 rocambole garlic.

What should I do if my dog ate rocambole 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 rocambole garlic toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to rocambole 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 rocambole garlic pet-safety