Not all produce is created equal. I’m telling you this is true for me. I love cauliflower. I would eat it anytime, anywhere. Kale on the other hand? It is the bane of all civilization, right along with tofu. I know tofu isn’t a vegetable. But it is awful, like kale.
Anyway.
This is true for dogs too. Some foods are toxic to canine pals, so it’s crucial to know which items they can eat and which ones they can’t.
Below are two lists. The good the bad.
The good ones are best cooked. It is easier for them to digest that way.
But a lot of foods are poison to dogs. Foods like grapes and avocados. They say that if your dog has eaten any of the dangerous fruits or veggies on the second list, contact your vet immediately.
My dogs love cauliflower too. It isn’t on either list so I looked it up. It is okay for them too. Thankfully. I give it to them often. Cooked.
And. My dogs won’t eat fruit. Not even a bit.
So here it is. Your PSA for the day. If you have a dog.
If you don’t? Well. Eat your vegetable, just like your mom said.
I’ll leave the whole tragic existence of kale up to you.
20 Fruits and Vegetables Dogs Can Eat
1. Apples (core and seeds removed)
2. Strawberries
3. Oranges (peeled)
4. Ripe, red tomatoes (stem and leaves removed)
5. Bananas
6. Blueberries
7. Cucumbers
8. Peaches (pit removed)
9. Pears (seeds removed)
10. Pineapple
11. Watermelon (rind and seeds and removed)
12. Peas
13. Cooked potatoes
14. Green beans
15. Carrots
16. Broccoli (in small amounts to avoid gastric irritation)
17. Celery
18. Zucchini
19. Squash
20. Kale (in small amounts to avoid gastric irritation)
20 Fruits and Vegetables Dogs Cannot Eat
1. Grapes
2. Raisins
3. Unripe tomatoes and tomato leaves and stems
4. Avocados
5. Cherries
6. Wild mushrooms
7. Onions
8. Leeks
9. Chives
10. Scallions
11. Garlic
12. Shallots
13. Raw potatoes
14. Uncooked dried beans
15. Limes
16. Lemons
17. Rhubarb
18. Wild berries
19. Starfruit
20. Passionfruit
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“Eat your vegetables. Your mother’s right.” — James Davis
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“Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you who you are.” — Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
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“The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook.” — Julia Child
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Woof. The fruits and veggies. Woof, Woof.
