Onions, garlic, allium

Fire · September 2020

I read that these are poisonous to cats and dogs. Is it a concern, and outside possibility or a complete no-no to pet owners. I have a friend who is growing for the first time and would love to try garlic in pots. She has a dog and cat that do have a tendency to chew what she grows in her tiny back garden.

If these three are completely out, is there some interesting food she could plant now/Oct. without protection (not greens, she already has some on the go).

edhelka · September 2020

https://www.vetstream.com/treat/felis/diseases/allium-species-poisoning

The dangerous dose is 5g/kg, an average cat would need to eat 20g of leaves which is not a huge amount but still significantly more than just chewing it. Much more probable cause of onion poisoning is stealing some food with cooked onions in it.

My cat tried to chew chives but quite obviously dislikes it, I guess the taste and smell are strong enough to dissuade her very quickly.

nick615 · September 2020

I think one can rely on the power of Nature in telling animals what natural plants to avoid - or seek out, for that matter. Our dog will eat grass if constipated, but doesn't otherwise. There can be the odd factor that disproves nature, but almost always man made. An idiot local farmer to us left a donkey and pony in a small paddock with little or nothing to eat, so they found some sycamore seeds and ate them. Both dead next morning, but they wouldn't have eaten them unless desperate.

Nanny Beach · September 2020

I have always had cats/dogs, grow a lot of things that are poisonous to them. Spend a lot of time nagging grandkids not to leave chocolate and sweets lying around! If you friend is really worried, and small garden, grow them in planters or hanging baskets on the walls/fences

Fire · September 2020

Thanks

Onions, garlic, allium

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