Good Vegetables For Your Dog
Beans are a great source of natural plant fibre and can even be fed to your dog frozen. Green beans are great veggies for dogs that have issues with weight gain. Replacing some of their regular food with low calorie Green Beans will nourish them and aid in maintaining a healthy weight. Green Beans are also high in vitamins A, K, C and manganese. Studies have shown that Green Beans can improve blood fat levels and have other cardiovascular benefits.
Broccoli when eaten in moderation, broccoli stems give a nice boost of vitamin C and fibre and can even help dog
clean their teeth.
clean their teeth.
Brussels Sprouts are a great source for their vitamins K and G, manganese, folate, fibre, potassium and vitamins A, B1 and B6.
Bok Choy contains calcium for healthy, strong bones and teeth, and is good for the heart while protecting against cancer. This low calorie veggie is packed with vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K, and potassium. What is bok choy? It’s a type of Chinese cabbage with thick white or green stems filled with water and green leafy tops.
Carrots are an excellent low-calorie snack that is high in fibre and beta-carotene, which produces vitamin A. Plus, crunching on the orange snacks is great for your dog’s teeth.
Celery in addition to vitamins A, B, and C, this crunchy green snack contains the nutrients needed to promote a healthy heart and even fight cancer. As if that wasn’t enough, celery also known to freshen doggy breath.
Cucumbers are especially good for overweight dogs, as they hold little to no carbohydrates, fats, or oils and can even boost energy levels. They’re loaded with vitamins K, C, and B1, as well as potassium, copper, magnesium, and biotin.
Peas they are rich in vitamin K and C which are essential vitamins for a healthy diet. The vitamins don’t stop their- vitamins A, B6, B3, B1 and B2 are also plentiful Peas. Peas also contain thiamine, phosphorus, manganese, fibre, and foliate and are a surprising source of natural protein.
Potatoes is fine to give your dog plain potatoes every once and a while, but only if they’re cooked, as raw potatoes can be rough on the stomach. A washed, peeled, plain boiled, or baked potato contains lots of iron for your pet. Avoid mashed potatoes if it contains butter, milk, or seasonings.
Pumpkin is loaded with fibre and beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A. Don’t give Buddy a lot of it—too much A is highly toxic to dogs—but a couple of teaspoons a day for little pups, or a couple of tablespoons for big boys/girls, should keep them right on track.
Spinach is great for dogs that suffer from inflammatory and cardiovascular problems- as well as cancer- due to the flavonoids and carotenoids it contains. It contains calcium, which is great for the growth of puppies that need bone structure support and burn off more calories than adult dogs. Spinach is a nutrient dense leafy green that is rich in fibre, potassium and vitamins K, A and B6. It contains twice as much iron as most other leafy greens.
Sweet Potatoes are packed with nutrients, including fibre, beta carotene, and vitamins B-6 and C. Just like with regular potatoes, only give your dog washed, peeled, cooked, and unseasoned sweet potatoes that have cooled down, and definitely avoid sugary sweet potato pies and casseroles.
