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- Annie B. Bond
- October 23, 2000
- 9:58 am
- 36 comments
People who feed raw garlic to their dogs report great success in keeping fleas away. Garlic also has anti-cancer properties, shown to inhibit canine tumor growth. But is garlic safe for cats? And what about onions? If they’re good for you, shouldn’t they be good for your kitty?
Not necessarily. Get the whole story here.
According to Dr. Randy Kidd, the use of garlic, as well as onions, shallots, and chives, has been shown to cause damage to feline red blood cells which can result in hemolytic anemia and eventual death. Raw garlic and onions can also cause ulcers and irritation of the mouth, esophagus and stomach.
His recommendation: Avoid giving garlic and onions to your cat!
Read more: Pets, Cats, Everyday Pet Care, Safety
Adapted from “Herbal Cat Care” by Dr. Randy Kidd (Storey Books, 2000). Copyright (c) 2000 by Dr. Randy Kidd. Reprinted by permission of Storey Books.
Adapted from “Herbal Cat Care” by Dr. Randy Kidd (Storey Books, 2000).
Annie B. Bond
Annie is a renowned expert in non-toxic and green living. Named one of the top 20 environmental leaders by Body and Soul Magazine, Annie has authored four books, including "Home Enlightenment" (Rodale Press, 2005) and "Better Basics for the Home" (Three Rivers Press, 1999).
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Thanks for the article.
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Too bad for kitty! My Cats love my cooking, which always contain loads of onions & garlic. I usually just suck off the garlicky, oniony goodness, and share with them anyway. Oops!
Very interesting, thanks Annie. It just goes to show that what may work for one type of animal may not necessarily work for another and could even be harmful.
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Making a spray using garlic and water is good to keep bugs off your tomato plants the all natural safe way...plus it can add flavor!!
Thanks for the info.
An explanation for all militant vegans: I was only kidding.
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