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Cat Ate Onion or Garlic: What to Do Right Now

September 20, 2026September 19, 2026 by Astafar Hossain
Tabby cat sitting on a bright kitchen worktop next to a wooden board of sliced red onion and peeled garlic cloves

Merck calls cats the species most susceptible to onion and garlic, and signs can take days. Call a vet or poison line now; do not wait for her to look ill.

Categories Cat Poisoning Emergencies Tags allium, anemia, cats, garlic, onion, poison control Leave a comment

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