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Vegetables dogs can and can’t eat

Dogs can eat carrots, pumpkin, sweet potatoes and cucumber when served plain, without butter, salt or seasoning.

Dogs can have tomatoes and corn only in certain forms or small amounts.

Dogs should never eat onions and garlic, whether raw, cooked or powdered.

Every vegetable below links to its own page with the reasons, the risks and how much to give. The verdicts follow the same rules as the rest of our dog food pages.

Shelters, clinics and teachers are welcome to print and hand out this list.

Yes Vegetables dogs can eat (4)

With care Vegetables to share only with care (2)

No Vegetables dogs should never eat (2)

Rules for sharing any vegetable with your dog

  • Serve vegetables plain, raw or simply steamed or boiled. Butter, oil, salt and onion or garlic seasoning are usually the problem, not the vegetable itself.
  • Onions, garlic, leeks and chives belong to the same plant family and can damage a dog’s red blood cells. Check soups, sauces and baby food for onion or garlic powder.
  • Cut hard vegetables into bite-size pieces, and never give a corn cob, which can block the intestines.
  • Treats, vegetables included, should make up no more than about 10% of your dog’s daily calories.
If your dog has eaten something toxic, contact your veterinarian or an emergency animal hospital right away. Do not wait for symptoms. In the US you can also call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661 (fees may apply).

Sources

  • ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets.
  • Merck Veterinary Manual. Toxicology section.
  • American Kennel Club (AKC). “Can Dogs Eat…?” article series.

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