Can Dogs Eat Vegetables Like Broccoli, Tomatoes, and Potatoes?

Can Dogs Eat Vegetables Like Broccoli, Tomatoes, and Potatoes?

Although dogs have been around for years, the concept of dog food as its own separate thing is only a couple of centuries old. In The Complete Farrier (1816), Richard Lawrence claims that “the dog is neither wholly hungry nor wholly herbivorous, but of a mixed kind, and can receive nutriment from either meat or vegetables.” So, can dogs eat vegetables like celery, tomatoes, cucumbers, and corn? This is a question — like “what fruits can dogs eat?” — that I’ve often asked myself while strolling through the local farmers’ market or the grain section of the market. Here at Dogster, we’ve seen some of the most famous vegetables and come up with the following guide for your edification and entertainment!

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Can dogs eat tomatoes?

Yes and no. This may produce some consternation, but in small numbers, the tomato fruit is fine for Puppies. There has long been a debate on dogs and tomatoes, but the worst a little bit of yellow tomato will do to a dog is cause some abdomen upset. Big amounts of tomato should not be encouraged to dogs; ingested in great enough volumes, naturally occurring chemicals in the fruit can cause heart and annoyed system problems.

The green pieces of the tomato plant — the creeper, leaves, stems, and unripe fruit — are another matter altogether. Solanine is a chemical found in high concentrations in those parts. One of the tomato’s natural defenses, solanine is found throughout the nightshade family, including the tomato and potato. If you have tomatoes in your garden, you’re better off keeping the dog out.

Can dogs eat avocado?

This one gets an unqualified “no.” All parts of the avocado tree and fruit contain a natural antifungal agent called persin, which is dangerous to dogs when consumed in high quantities. Needless to say, the pit or grain of an avocado should not be given to a dog; aside from the natural toxins it contains, it can cause inner blockages.

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Can dogs eat corn? Can dogs eat popcorn?

Served in an appropriate manner, both corn and popcorn are safe for dogs to eat. While the kernels of ripe corn are okay for dogs, the cob itself is a bit more dangerous. Ingested by a dog, even small pieces of corn cob can tear at and cause damage to the walls of a dog’s digestive tract. As for popcorn, take common sense cares. Plain and unadorned — that is to say, air popped, with neither humor nor butter — popcorn can be a nice treat for a dog.

Can dogs eat broccoli?

Broccoli is fine too; use your best judgment. In very small amounts, the head of broccoli should not present any issues for your dog, but only in very small amounts. Received wisdom across many sources suggests that if it accounts for no more than five to 10 percent of a dog’s daily food intake, broccoli is all right for dogs. More than that and you can have a dog with a severely upset stomach.

Can dogs eat celery?

Cut into small, chewable, absorbable pieces — with the leaves removed — celery is okay for dogs in limited amounts. Too much can cause them to urinate a great deal more than usual.

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Can dogs eat carrots?

Carrots can be eaten too, just cut them into small pieces.

Can dogs eat onions?

No! Eaten by dogs, onions will cause red blood cells to break down, a condition called hemolytic anemia. The breakdown of red blood cells means that the dog gets less oxygen. The more concentrated the onion, the more quickly it works. Your dog should avoid garlic as well for the same reason. If you’re like me and enjoy onion in your guacamole, it’s, even more, a reason to keep that avocado dip you find good away from your dog.

Can dogs eat potatoes? Can dogs eat sweet potatoes?

like tomatoes, the leaves, stems, and unripened fruit of potato plants include solanine, which is poisonous to dogs. Even ripe, a potato is not a good idea for dog nutrition. Peeled, and then cooked or mashed, on the other hand, your dog may enjoy a bit of potato. Observe the same caution you would with popcorn, and make sure there’s no salt or butter present. The same — no additives — goes for sweet potatoes, even though they are fundamentally different plants.

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