Can Dogs Eat Cabbage?
Are there benefits of feeding your dog cabbage?
Can dogs have cabbage? The answer is… yes! And many dogs love it. Purple, savoy… all types of antioxidant-rich cabbage is safe for dogs to eat and even beneficial. It aids in digestion, is good for the skin, and is cancer-fighting. But cabbage can also cause gas, so introduce slowly and only feed a little bit, such as a sprinkling of chopped up cabbage on top of your dog’s dinner.
Cooked or Raw: Can dogs eat raw cabbage?
Though raw cabbage is perfectly fine in smaller quantities, it does contain a natural compound called thiocyanate which suppresses the thyroid gland and over time can create hypothyroidism if regularly feeding your large amounts of cabbage. If you lightly cook the cabbage then you deactivate the thiocyanate, so cooking the cabbage is advisable if feeding regularly in larger quantities. You have to eat a lot of raw cabbage over multiple days to create the hypothyroidism but it can be done, so cooking and/or moderation is key.
How Much Cabbage Can Dogs Eat?
Remember to introduce cabbage slowly (consider the gas factor) and limit the amount of cabbage you give your dog to less than 10% of your dog’s diet.
Conclusion: Cabbage is Safe For Dogs to Eat
Purple or green, cooked or raw, veterinary nutritionists agree that cabbage is a healthy addition to your dog’s diet.
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