Did you know your dog can eat vegetables.
Our latest dog, Sheena, is one such example of a dog that, in her case, needs vegetables for the sake of her digestion.
There’s a fuller report on what dogs can eat by way of vegetables that came out on the website Pet Releaf a while ago.
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8 Vegetables You Can Add To Your Dog’s Diet
Did you know your dog could eat vegetables? We researched 8 vegetables you can safely give to your pup!
This is not medical advice. Before pursuing feeding your dog a new food or supplement, it’s advised to consult with your veterinarian.
Vegetables aren’t just good for you—they’re also good for your pup! Giving your dog vegetables can be a great way to reward them for good behavior while avoiding unhealthy components such as unnatural fillers and empty calories, commonly found in treats. To avoid giving your pup too many heavy calorie treats a day, try adding vegetables to their daily regimen whether as treats or cooked vegetables in their food bowls. Consider choosing one of the vegetables listed below for their amazing pet health benefits.
8 Nutritious Vegetables for Dogs
1. Carrots
Although carrots are a healthy vegetable for dogs, they can be a potential choking hazard if not prepared correctly. Offer your furry companion smaller pieces to start and watch for large undigested pieces in your pet’s stool. Carrots can be cooked, puréed, or chewed raw to help clean your dog’s teeth and reduce anxiety. They also help with eye health and boost the immune system.
2. Sweet potato
Packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, sweet potatoes can be cooked, puréed, or mashed as a great addition to your furry friend’s diet. Although they can be useful for supporting your dog’s digestive system, it’s important to give sparingly to your pup. One tablespoon in your pup’s breakfast or dinner should do the trick as we want to avoid any diarrheal issues. Plus, we even use sweet potato in our Sweet Potato Pie Edibites!
3. Celery
Celery can be a great, crunchy snack for your pup! Within that crunchy bite, celery is filled with vitamins such as Vitamin A, B, and C and can help support a healthy heart!
4. Broccoli
Broccoli is another nutritional powerhouse for your pup, especially the stalks. Known to reduce arthritic inflammation, boost the immune system, and even keep cancer at bay, broccoli stalks are an ideal vegetable for dogs. Broccoli can be cooked or eaten raw to help clean teeth. However, too much broccoli (especially broccoli heads) can cause gas and upset the digestive tract, so be sure to offer this healthy dog treat in moderation. It’s also important to be cautious if your pup suffers from a low thyroid or is on thyroid medication as it can potentially drive the thyroid even lower.
5. Kale
Like broccoli, kale is loaded with health benefits for your fur friend, but it too can cause major gas if too much is eaten. Be sure to add only a very small amount (1–2 ounces, depending on your dog’s size) of dried, steamed, or raw chopped kale to your dog’s food. Kale helps fight allergies, heart disease, urinary tract problems, and even arthritis. Similar to broccoli, it’s important to take caution when giving your dog kale as it won’t be as beneficial for dogs with a low thyroid that are on thyroid medication, since it has the potential of driving the thyroid lower.
6. Cucumber
If your pup is on a diet, give your pup a taste of cucumber! Cucumbers are very low in carbohydrates as well as fats and oils. Plus, they’re loaded with vitamins and minerals, such as Vitamin K and potassium. Make sure to cut them up into bite size pieces to avoid any choking.
7. Zucchini
A small amount of frozen or raw shredded zucchini is excellent for adding extra water and fiber to your furry companion’s diet to keep them full.
8. Parsley
Rich in beta carotene for eye health and potassium for joint and muscle health, parsley also helps reduce “dog breath,” so you can accept your pup’s kisses and breathe easy again. Add just a little fresh chopped parsley to your dog’s meal or favorite Kong recipe.
Adding more dog-friendly vegetables to your pup’s diet at home is a great way to offer variety. When you’re too busy to prepare a veggie snack or need something while away from home, grab our Crunchy Edibites or Soft Chew Edibites filled with natural vegetable ingredients for a healthy pet snack on-the-go!
Shop Edibites on our website. We’re committed to providing a healthy alternative for pets while remaining committed to sustainability.
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If you are at all unsure as to whether your dog is good to go regarding vegetables, then let me repeat the caution that came at the start of the article: This is not medical advice. Before pursuing feeding your dog a new food or supplement, it’s advised to consult with your veterinarian.
But, in general, this is very interesting and, hopefully, will be noted by some of you for your dogs.
And I should say in closing that I have no association with this firm or with Pet Releaf at all.
Our Boxer, Sophie loved carrots. The vet that we had in AZ suggested to replace our American Bulldog Abby’s dry food with green beans to lose weight. It worked. Veggies are great for dogs.
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That’s great confirmation. How many dogs do you now have, Susan?
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Only Maggie.
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OK!
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Pumpkin, sweet potatoes and green beans are big favorites around the “Ranch.”
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And yet more confirmation, Monika!
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And pumpkin, with mint leaves and cinnamon!
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Thank you for that further confirmation and, more importantly, a very warm welcome to this place!
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Thank you! 🙂
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Yeh! Thank you for this Paul. Our oldest girl Meghan loves her carrots … and now I know it’s okay 🙏
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Val, it’s quite clear that many, if not most, dogs love their vegetables. Thanks Val!
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Aww, never knew that dogs were able to eat vegetables. Just had never occurred to me I guess.
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Welcome to this place, Victoria! For some reason dogs eating vegetables 🌶 isn’t immediately obvious despite many others confirming this behavior in their dogs.
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My dog and my parents dog both love carrots! And I have the sweet potato paste from Kong, which I use on a Kong toy to keep him busy.
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Yes, it is obvious that many if not most dogs enjoy vegetables, Veronica! Thanks!
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