Our dogs love to scoff any leftovers they can get their paws on, but did you know there’s one herb you must never give to your pet?
Certified canine nutritionist Cam Wimble is no stranger to sharing dog health tips on social media, and his latest TikTok clip saw him issue an important piece of food advice. Standing beside a supermarket’s fresh herb section, he began: “Herbs for dogs – which ones of these are healthy and which should we avoid?
“Pretty much all of them you can give to your dog – apart from one,” he noted. “Herbs are like superfoods, they’re nature’s medicine. And feeding your dog small amounts of rosemary, thyme and sage can work as natural anti-inflammatories and natural de-wormers as well, so you can minimise the use of the chemical option.”
However, in the crucial point, he closed: “They’re super healthy, all of them will do – but not chives. Avoid.” But why? “It contains a sulphur-based compound that dogs can’t digest,” Cam explained. “It can give them anaemia.”
Wag Walking backs up Cam’s advice, detailing further: “Chives are toxic whether or not they have been cooked, are absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract, and are broken down into extremely reactive oxidants. Chives poisoning in dogs occurs when dogs ingest chives, either raw or cooked. Chives contain organosulfides which are natural poisons to protect the plant from herbivorous insects and pests.”
The website that when dogs consume chives, they will exhibit signs of poisoning with the following symptoms:
- Nausea
- Irritation of the mouth
- Vomiting
- Excessive drooling
- Pain in the abdomen
- Lethargy
- Diarrhoea
- Inability to exercise
- Weakness
- Rapid heartbeat
- Abnormally high respiratory rate
- White or very light gums
- Collapse
Wag Walking advises: “If your dog is suffering from any of the above symptoms and you suspect that he has eaten chives, it is important to contact your veterinarian and immediately seek treatment. Once you meet your veterinarian, he will ask questions pertaining to the food ingested, the quantity consumed, the symptoms in which you observed, and the history of the time-frame.”
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