You are about to eat your dinner, and your dog is sitting right by you, begging for something on your plate. You cannot help but feel guilty about denying him anything, so you end up giving him small pieces of meat and a small amount of bread from your slice.
However, what about the vegetables on your plate?
You fear that some vegetables are not safe for dogs to eat, such as onions and avocados. So if you have a vegetable dish with onions, you cannot even think of giving Fido any of that.
What about vegetables that you can give Fido that is not only safe but nutritious?
Fortunately, you can give your pooch some vegetables because not only are they safe for him, but they are also very nutritious.
So let’s go over the dog-friendly veggies you can give Fido when he is begging – or to put into his dog bowl!
What Vegetables Can Dogs Eat?
Carrots
Carrots are dog-friendly and delicious for dogs as well.
Nutrients
They contain Vitamin A, which is from beta-carotene, Vitamin B6 and K, and biotin.
Advantages
These nutrients are essential for dogs as not only are they good for their eyesight, but they are also good for their skin and their coat.
How to Give It to Your Dog?
However, you do not want to give your dog a whole carrot in one piece, as you will want to chop it up so they can chew it easily. Instead, take a carrot, place it into a blender, and pour it over their kibble.
A great healthy snack for Fido. If you have carrots as a side dish for yourself, you can safely share some of them with Fido, and he’ll appreciate it.
Kale
If you thought kale was not safe for dogs, you would be happy to know that this vegetable is perfectly safe.
Nutrients
Kale has plenty of Vitamin A, K, and iron.
Advantages
- It is good for their vision and helps improve their immune function and energy levels.
- The vegetable is also perfect for the metabolism of dogs.
- In addition, pregnant dogs would benefit from eating kale because it contains folate, which is essential for fetal development. Animal fetuses need folate the same way as human fetuses do.
Green Beans
Nutrients and Advantages
- Green beans are another vegetable that Fido can eat without any problems as they contain Vitamins A, B6, C, and K, which are essential for their bone, eye, and immune health.
- They are also high in iron and calcium, which is also very good for their bone health.
- It can help reduce the chances of anemia as well in dogs.
- The fiber in green beans can also help reduce your dog’s appetite if they happen to be on the chubby side. That is because the fiber in green beans will help Fido feel quite full and keep him regular, so you don’t have to worry about constipation.
Spinach
Spinach has a similar nutritional value as kale, and this is a great vegetable for dogs as this vegetable is not only safe but a healthy snack for them.
Nutrients
That is because spinach contains Vitamin B6, B9, C, K, and E, which is excellent for their skin and coat and immune health. It contains folate, calcium, as well as iron too.
Therefore, why not give your pooch a few spinach leaves as a treat as he may like it. If you have a salad containing spinach and there are no toxic vegetables or toxic dressings, you can hand some leaves over to Fido who is begging!
Broccoli
Nutrients
Broccoli is a very healthy snack for dogs as it contains Vitamins C and K, which are excellent for their immune and bone health and potassium.
Advantages
That means broccoli has vitamins and minerals that are excellent for their heart health, and they love it.
How to Give It to Your Dog?
You can boil up the broccoli, blend it, and then scoop some of it into their dog bowl. You can also mix some carrots into their bowl, which will be a tasty and healthy treat for Fido.
Cucumber And Celery
Cucumber and celery are both water-based vegetables.
Nutrients and Advantages
- That means they are mostly water but have the essential nutrients and vitamins that are excellent for your dog’s health and development.
- Not only are these full of vitamins such as A and C, but they are also full of antioxidants which can help keep your dog healthy in every aspect.
How to Give It to Your Dog?
You can give your dog a few slices of celery, and some cucumber slices as its results will impress his vet during the annual checkups.
Beets
Nutrients
Beets are another vegetable that you can give to Fido as they contain Vitamin C, folate, manganese, potassium, and fiber.
Advantages
- It is excellent for their immune function, and digestion.
- Fido will have healthy skin and coat as a result.
How to Give It to Your Dog?
You can cut up some beets and toss them into your dog’s bowl, and it may taste good to them with their kibble. However, if their urine is red after eating it, don’t worry; the color of beets does the same thing to your urine.
Squash, Yams, And Potatoes
Nutrients and Advantages
- Squash, yams, and potatoes are healthy for dogs, too, as they have plenty of vitamins, minerals, as well as antioxidants to help keep your dog healthy.
- They also contain plenty of fiber which will keep them full.
Yet, at the same time, beware not to give Fido too much of any of these vegetables. They are high in calories and starch, which means if your dog loves them, he will not stop begging for them.
If you give in and give him too much, he will gain weight that you don’t want to happen.
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Conclusion
You want your dog to be healthy and happy, and now you know what vegetables you can give Fido.
However, you want to ensure that you never give Fido avocados, onions, garlic, chives, olives, and mushrooms. You also want to avoid giving them cherries, rhubarb, apricots, plums, peaches, grapes, currants, and raisins.
Those fruits and vegetables are healthy for humans but are toxic to dogs which means they will have to go to the emergency vet clinic if they get their jaws on any of them.
However, now that you know what is not safe‘ and what is safe for your dog, you can safely leave the healthy vegetables out just in case they sneak a piece!
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