Pawgnosis · Food checker

Can dogs eat chives?

UnsafeFor dogs

No. chives isn't safe for dogs and shouldn't be fed on purpose.

Why

Chives are part of the onion family and contain compounds that damage red blood cells in dogs and cats, causing hemolytic anemia.

What to watch for

Weakness, lethargy, pale gums, vomiting, diarrhea, dark-colored urine.

What to do

Call your vet if your pet has eaten chives.

If they've already eaten some, don't wait for symptoms

This page is not veterinary advice and is not a diagnosis. It's a general reference for a common food, and it can't account for your pet's size, age, health conditions, medications, or how much they actually ate. Toxicity is almost always about dose. If your pet has eaten something you're worried about — or is showing any symptoms — call your veterinarian, an emergency animal hospital, or a poison control hotline right away. Never induce vomiting unless a veterinary professional tells you to.