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garlic

Like onion, garlic contains sulfur compounds that oxidize red blood cells and can cause Heinz body hemolytic anemia. According to the Merck Veterinary Manual, garlic is roughly 3–5 times more toxic than onion, and cats are the most sensitive species. Raw, cooked, and powdered forms are all toxic, and there is no known safe amount.

Other common names: garlic powder, garlic extract, dehydrated garlic, dried garlic, 大蒜, 蒜粉, 蒜末, 大蒜粉, ニンニク, にんにく

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Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine, veterinary literature.

For reference only, not medical advice. If poisoning is suspected, seek veterinary care immediately.