Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants \u2026 and a powerful source of dietary fiber for your dog. Consider making them a part of your dog\u2019s daily diet. <\/p>\n
While some raw feeders believe dogs don\u2019t need vegetables and can exist on meat alone \u2026 there are many good reasons to include fresh veggies in your dog\u2019s meals. <\/p>\n
Vegetables \u2026<\/p>\n
Dogs also eat vegetables in the wild (whether fresh or in their prey\u2019s gut contents). Vegetables<\/strong> and fruit should make up about 10% of your dog\u2019s balanced diet.<\/strong> <\/p>\n RELATED:<\/strong> 5 ways to improve your dog\u2019s health \u2026<\/p>\n These are just a few of the veggies that are good for dogs \u2026 <\/p>\n Asparagus is a fiber-rich vegetable that contains many vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and it\u2019s a great source of potassium. It\u2019s best to remove the tough outside layer to make it easier for your dog<\/strong> to absorb the many nutrients asparagus offers.<\/p>\n Broccoli is a nutritional powerhouse. It\u2019s a rich source of a substance called sulforaphane, which can help protect your dog against cancer. Broccoli is high in antioxidants<\/strong> that control harmful free radicals and help manage inflammation. And it\u2019s high in fiber that supports gut health. It contains nutrients that help the liver with detoxification. And broccoli sprouts are even more nutritionally dense than full-grown broccoli. <\/p>\n Brussels sprouts are another cruciferous veggie that\u2019s an excellent source of fiber and antioxidants<\/strong>. Introduce them slowly to your dog\u2019s diet so the high fiber doesn\u2019t upset his stomach. <\/p>\n Cauliflower, like broccoli, contains sulforaphane as well as other nutrients that help keep your dog\u2019s muscles, eyes, and liv<\/strong>er healthy. Fiber supports gut and immune health.<\/p>\n Caution: If your dog is hypothyroid, feed cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, or kale in moderation. Leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables are goitrogenic, meaning too much of these veggies can cause the thyroid to enlarge. They\u2019re still safe to give your dog for their powerful health benefits \u2026 but feed them lightly steamed, not raw. <\/em><\/p>\n Carrots are great for improving eyesight, preventing disease, and promoting digestive health. They\u2019re not very digestible raw, so if you give raw carrots as treats, your dog may not benefit from the nutrients. But raw grated <\/strong>carrot can help eliminate worms in your dog. Root vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes have higher sugar content so don\u2019t overdo carrots. <\/p>\n RELATED:<\/strong> How to get rid of worms naturally \u2026<\/p>\n Mushrooms are one of the best foods to give your dog. More than just a healthy vegetable, mushrooms are a powerful medicinal food that has immune-boosting properties<\/strong> that can help prevent and even treat cancer. Even regular grocery store mushrooms are good for your dog \u2026 but medicinal mushrooms like shiitake, reishi, or turkey tail deliver true healing properties. <\/p>\n Caution: Don\u2019t let your dog eat wild mushrooms as many are toxic. Avoid all wild mushroom species unless you\u2019re an expert forager! <\/em><\/p>\n RELATED:<\/strong> Read more about mushrooms for dogs \u2026 <\/p>\n Celery can help freshen your dog\u2019s breath and is low calorie with high fiber content<\/strong>, so it\u2019s often suggested to help dogs lose weight. It\u2019s also a great immune system booster, detoxifier, and source of calcium, iron, fiber, potassium and other vitamins. <\/p>\n Leafy vegetables like kale, spinach, and swiss chard are highly nutritious sources of a wide range of vitamins, minerals, and gut-healthy fiber<\/strong>. They also have high amounts of chlorphyll, a green pigment that\u2019s anti-cancer and helps with detoxification. Dog with kidney or bladder stone issues shouldn\u2019t eat a lot of leafy vegetables because of the calcium oxalate content. <\/p>\n Don\u2019t let people tell you garlic is toxic for dogs. It\u2019s an excellent medicinal food in the right amounts. It\u2019s antibacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal and has immune-stimulating and anti-cancer, and heart-health benefits. It can help protect your dog from fleas as well. <\/p>\n RELATED:<\/strong> Learn how to give your dog garlic \u2026 and how much he can have \u2026<\/p>\n Green beans are a popular low-calorie vegetable for dogs, and many people feed them for weight management. They\u2019re rich in vitamin K, vitamin C, manganese, and fiber. When it\u2019s hot out, some dogs enjoy frozen green beans as a nice, crunchy treat.<\/p>\n Bell peppers, especially red ones, are a great source of vitamin C,<\/strong> with 4 times more of it than you\u2019ll find in an orange. It also contains the antioxidant lutein, that\u2019s great for eye health, and quercetin, which can help manage dog allergies. However, use caution with peppers as they\u2019re nightshades and can aggravate inflammatory conditions like arthritis (see note below). <\/p>\n RELATED: <\/strong> Read why sea vegetables can also be a great choice for your dog \u2026 <\/p>\n First, always buy organic vegetables if you can \u2026 especially veggies like spinach and kale that are on the Environmental Working Group\u2019s Dirty Dozen list of produce with high levels of pesticides.<\/p>\n Raw vegetables can be indigestible for dogs, so it\u2019s best to mulch or pur\u00e9e them in a blender or food processor \u2026 or give them lightly steamed. Add them to your dog\u2019s food, or if he really loves his veggies, give lightly steamed vegetables cut into bite-sized pieces as treats<\/strong>. <\/p>\n Always introduce a small amount of each new veggie to start, then gradually increase the amount as long as your dog tolerates it well. Overall, veggies and fruit should be about 10% of your dog\u2019s balanced diet.<\/p>\n Even if you feed kibble, commercial dog foods aren\u2019t a good way to get your dog healthy nutrients \u2026 so add some extra vegetables to your dog\u2019s meals anyway! <\/p>\n Don\u2019t give your dog veggies from the onion family. Onions, leeks, chives, scallions, and shallots can all be toxic for dogs. They contain a compound called N-propyl disulfide that can cause hemolytic anemia in dogs. <\/p>\n Vegetables in the nightshade family are potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant. While peppers are rich in nutrients like vitamin C, always use caution with nightshade vegetables. They contain a substance called solanine, which can increase inflammation and may be toxic to some dogs. So if your dog has arthritis or another inflammatory disease, avoid nightshades for him. <\/p>\n Use caution with legumes like peas, lentils, chickpeas, and various types of beans. Legumes are a source of protein \u2026 but those proteins include lectins which interfere with your dog\u2019s absorption of nutrients. And many legumes are sprayed with the herbicide glyphosate just before harvesting. Glyphosate is a known animal carcinogen that also damages the gut and immune health. <\/p>\n RELATED: <\/strong>Find out which foods are safe for your dog to eat \u2026 <\/p>\n If your dog doesn\u2019t eat veggies, it\u2019s time to start giving him the nutritional benefit of these foods now \u2026 and he may even learn to love his greens!<\/p>\n Raghavan M, Knapp DW, Bonney PL, Dawson MH, Glickman LT. 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November 2018. <\/p>\n Vanduchova A, Anzenbacher P, Anzenbacherova E. Isothiocyanate from Broccoli, Sulforaphane, and Its Properties. J Med Food. 2019 Feb;22(2):121-126. <\/p>\n Ulrike L, et al. The pharmacological potential of mushrooms. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. <\/em>2004 Nov 26;(2).<\/p>\n Elsayed E. Mushrooms: A potential natural source of anti-inflammatory compounds for medical applications. Mediators Inflamm. 2014; 2014: 805841.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n ,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants \u2026 and a powerful source of dietary fiber for your dog. 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\n Asparagus<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Broccoli And Broccoli Sprouts<\/h3>\n
Brussel Sprouts<\/h3>\n
Cauliflower<\/h3>\n
Carrots<\/h3>\n
Mushrooms<\/h3>\n
Celery<\/h3>\n
Leafy Greens<\/h3>\n
Garlic<\/h3>\n
Green Beans<\/h3>\n
Bell Peppers<\/h3>\n
How To Prepare Vegetables For Dogs<\/h2>\n
Which Vegetables Are Bad For Your Dog?<\/h2>\n
Onions<\/h3>\n
Nightshades<\/h3>\n
Legumes<\/h3>\n
References<\/span><\/summary>\n