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The Dangers of Onion Toxicity

June 18, 2012 | Posted by Shawn Finch, DVM in Health72 comments

The organosulfoxides (sulfurs) in onions, garlic, leeks and chives react with the cell membranes of the red blood cells of dogs, causing the cells to lyse (explode). Read more

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