ABSTRACT
Risk Assessment Most onion poisoning of dogs and cats results from the feeding of raw or cooked onions, or other human foods containing onion products. The risk therefore of onion poisoning in household pets is significant, especially if they are fed table scraps. Cats, in particular should not be fed any food products containing onions. Certain breeds of dog, such as the Akita, have a heritable predisposition to the hemolytic effects of onions.13 Care should be taken to ensure that onion bulbs, whether they are of the edible or ornamental species, are stored to prevent access by household pets. Similarly, cull or spoiled onions should not be thrown on the compost pile, where dogs have access to them.
