Vegetables: what's safe, what isn't.
Plain vegetables are some of the lowest-allergy foods you can offer — useful fillers during a trial. Two, though, are seriously toxic in any amount.
- Onion & garlicNever feed
Damage red blood cells and cause anaemia — toxic in any form, even powder.
- Corn on the cobNever feed
The cob is a classic gut-obstruction emergency — never give the cob.
- RhubarbNever feed
Leaves and stalks contain oxalates that can damage the kidneys.
- Wild mushroomsNever feed
Some are deadly and hard to identify — never let a dog forage.
- PeasCan trigger
Fine in small amounts; legume-heavy diets carry a DCM question — ask your vet.
- Tomato (ripe only)Can trigger
Ripe flesh is okay; green parts and leaves contain solanine.
- SpinachCan trigger
Nutritious but high in oxalates — small amounts only.
- CarrotUsually safe
Low-calorie crunch raw or cooked, and good for teeth.
- Pumpkin (plain)Usually safe
Fibre that settles both loose stool and constipation.
- Sweet potatoUsually safe
A digestible carb often used in limited-ingredient diets.
- Green beansUsually safe
Filling and low-calorie — popular for weight control.
- BroccoliUsually safe
Fine in small amounts; large servings can cause gas.
- CucumberUsually safe
Hydrating, crunchy and very low-calorie.
Steamed plain veg are handy low-allergen extras — just never the onion/garlic seasoning that comes on most human food.
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Educational only — not veterinary advice, and not a diagnosis. “Never feed” items are toxic; if your dog eats one, contact your vet or an animal poison line immediately.