Do Dogs Really Enjoy Eating Vegetables
Many dogs turn up their noses at vegetables – especially if they’re raw. Carrots are one exception, so some dog owners use raw baby carrots as treats. Cooked vegetables are generally more appealing to dogs. Among the most well-liked and healthful are green beans, broccoli, cabbage, sweet potatoes, and chopped spinach.
But be careful because some veggies are toxic! Three to avoid completely are onions, garlic, and mushrooms. Keep your dog away from vegetable plants, too, as the leaves, seeds, and flowers can be poisonous to pets.
If you decide to feed your dog vegetables, limit them to one-fourth of his total daily food intake, and be sure to include a high quality source of protein in your dog’s diet.
– Dr. Larry McDaniel, DVM for the “Purina® Animal Instincts” Podcast Series