<h3>From the veterinary center of Cadaqués Es cau d'en Pinxo, we want to remind everyone of the danger that "calçotades" represent for our pets.</h3><p><br></p><p>Calçots (just like garlic and onions) are toxic to cats and dogs. Their ingestion causes the destruction of red blood cells and the inactivation of hemoglobin (turning it into methemoglobin).</p><p><br></p><h2>What is the toxic dose?</h2><p>The toxic dose in dogs is 8.75g of natural onion /kg, and in cats, any amount, no matter how small, can be toxic.</p><p><br></p><h2>What symptoms would we see?</h2><p>Clinical signs may appear within 6 hours after ingestion, but they can also take days to manifest. We could mainly see:</p><ul><li>Respiratory problems (dyspnea) or very rapid breathing (tachypnea)</li><li>Weakness</li><li>Blue-tinged mucous membranes (cyanosis)</li><li>Yellowish color of mucous membranes and skin (jaundice)</li><li>Dark urine (hemoglobinuria)</li><li>Vomiting and diarrhea</li><li>Tachycardia</li></ul><p><br></p><h2>What treatment should be followed?</h2><p>The treatment for this poisoning includes gastrointestinal decontamination (inducing vomiting or gastric lavage) if ingestion has recently occurred, stabilizing the patient, and supportive treatment that may include, in some cases, blood transfusions.</p><p><br></p><h2>What will happen to my pet if it has been poisoned?</h2><p>The prognosis is usually favorable as long as the poisoning is detected and treated in time.</p><p><br></p><h2><strong>In case of possible poisoning...</strong></h2><p><strong>If you find yourself in a situation where your pet may be poisoned, do not hesitate to call your regular veterinarian. They will assess the situation based on the toxic substance involved, the amount ingested, your pet's weight, as well as any prior health issues, and will advise you on how to proceed. It is advisable to call the veterinarian even if there are no symptoms, as if the ingestion has been recent and could be dangerous, vomiting may be induced or a gastric lavage performed.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>If you want to know what other foods may be toxic to your pets, keep reading<a href="https://www.escaudenpinxo.com/?m=blog&id=12885" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here.</a></p>
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