Onions

[Tilly92]

A friend asked why Guineas cannot eat onions and i didn't know the answer. Do they give upset tummies or is it more serious ?

 

[rp1993]

It is on the not recommended/ poisonous list so I would stay away from them!
The full list is here:

Edible And Forbidden Veg And Fruit List With Vitamin C Grading

 

[Pound Shilling & Pig]

Onions are poisonous for piggies. They contain compounds that are highly toxic to them.

 

[PigglePuggle]

All members of the Allium family- onions, chives, garlic- are toxic to most pets. They contain disulphide compounds which at least irritate the gut and cause inflammation, but at higher levels can also damage red blood cells and damage the liver. Definitely one to avoid- a small amount fed by accident may just cause tummy ache and dodgy poops but could also cause bloat, or if fed in large amounts or regularly could well cause the more serious irreversible damage.

 

[Tilly92]

All members of the Allium family- onions, chives, garlic- are toxic to most pets. They contain disulphide compounds which at least irritate the gut and cause inflammation, but at higher levels can also damage red blood cells and damage the liver. Definitely one to avoid- a small amount fed by accident may just cause tummy ache and dodgy poops but could also cause bloat, or if fed in large amounts or regularly could well cause the more serious irreversible damage.

thank you that was the kind of information i need to pass on