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The Dangers of Onion Toxicity

06/28/201206/18/2012 by Shawn Finch, DVM

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).

Categories Health Tags anemia, dogs, garlic, health, hemolysis, onion toxicity, onions, red blood cells, toxicity 102 Comments

Happy Valentine’s Day!

02/13/2012 by Shawn Finch, DVM

Happy Valentine’s Day!

May your home be full to the top with flowers and chocolate…unless you have pets, and then may your home be full of unconditional love and awesomeness, which are way better than flowers and chocolate any day!

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Categories Health Tags chocolate, dog news, dogs, toxicity, Valentine's Day Leave a comment
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