Not Safe for Dogs
Medium dog serving: never
Key warning: all chives — fresh dried and chive-flavored products
Can Dogs Eat Chives? No — More Toxic per Gram Than Onions
This food is NOT safe for dogs. Keep it away from your pet.
Chives are toxic to dogs and one of the more concentrated Allium family members. They contain thiosulfate causing hemolytic anemia — the destruction of red blood cells. Even small amounts of chives cause toxicity in dogs.
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Warning Signs & Symptoms
Hemolytic anemia: pale gums, weakness, lethargy, rapid heart rate, reddish urine. Vomiting and diarrhea shortly after ingestion. Symptoms may peak 1-5 days later.
If Your Dog Ate This
Call vet or ASPCA Poison Control 888-426-4435 if significant amount consumed.
What to Avoid
all chives — fresh dried and chive-flavored products
Preparation & Serving
Call vet or ASPCA Poison Control 888-426-4435 immediately. Chive toxicity is cumulative.
Did you know?
Chives are the smallest species of the edible onion family and one of the few herbs native to both Europe and North America. They were used medicinally in ancient China over 5000 years ago for treating bleeding and as an antidote to poisons. Marco Polo reportedly encountered chives in his travels and brought knowledge of them back to Europe.
Portions & nutrition
- Serving (small dog)
- never
- Serving (medium dog)
- never
- Serving (large dog)
- never
- Calories (per 100g)
- 30
- Safe frequency
- Never
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What You Need to Know
Chives are more concentrated in thiosulfate than onions per gram making them particularly dangerous in the small amounts typically used as garnish. Chive-flavored products — cream cheese sour cream dips — are equally dangerous. Dried chives are even more concentrated than fresh. Never give dogs any food containing chives.
Not sure what to do next? Read our emergency guide What to Do If Your Dog Eats Something Toxic
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