Additional Common Names: Stinking Rose, Rustic Treacle, Comphor of the Poor, Nectar of the Gods, Serpet Garlic, Rocambole
Scientific Name: Allium sativum
Family: Liliaceae
Toxicity: Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Horses
Toxic Principles: N-propyl disulfide
Clinical Signs: Vomiting, breakdown of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia, Heinz body anemia), blood in urine, weakness, high heart rate, panting
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