What vegetables are healthy for dogs?

Question

also, if you know, what benefits do each veggie have for dogs?

Answer 1

none that i know of but, i do know that my dogs love eggs and cottage cheese on dry food only.glad to help!

Answer 2

like her

my dog is in love with carrots and green beans

Answer 3

Most veggies are great for dogs and provide similar benefits to them as they do to us. Dogs should stay away from onions.

My dogs love lettuce, carrots and cucumbers.  

Answer 4

no grapes, no raisins, no garlic cause these can be toxic.  don't overdo the bananas because of potassium.  other than that they are great.  baby carrots, peas, spinach, and green beans are some great ones.  

Answer 5

My dogs LOVE baby carrots, raw green beans, and frozen bueberries!

Here are foods to avoid feeding: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?...

Answer 6

My dog eats them all and likes them all.  There is vitamin A and C in carrots and most veggies.  Some are high in antioxidants C and E.  Some have omega 3 fatty acids.  Tomatoes have C. Cauliflower has Omega 3 and vitamins.  They're all good.  I hear that you shouldn't give dogs onions or garlic but I've also heard of many people giving their dogs garlic to prevent fleas so go figure.

Answer 7

Whole vegetables don't provide a their full nutrition, to get the full nutrition, they must be pureed. (The dog's digestive system doesn't break down the cell walls of vegetables very well, since they have a shorter digestive tract than humans.)

Here are some that are safe for dogs:

- carrots

- green beans

- peas (I prefer to give them still in the pod)

- lettuce

- strawberries

- blueberries

- apples (fruit only; the seeds contain toxins)

- kiwi

- blackberries

- raspberries

- bananas

- pumpkin/squash

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Answer 8

Taken from barfworld.com:

    Broccoli

    Broccoli is one of the most nutrient dense foods. It is dense in vitamin C, beta carotene, folic acid, calcium and fiber. It is also a good source of chromium. Like other members of the cabbage family, broccoli has demonstrated remarkable anticancer effects. Broccoli contains several important phytochemicals: beta carotene, indoles, and isothiocyanates and over thirty-three cancer preventative compounds. Research suggests that phytochemicals prevent carcinogens from forming, stop carcinogens from getting to target cells and boost enzymes that detoxify carcinogens.

    Spinach

    Spinach contains twice as much iron as most other greens. Like other chlorophyll and carotene -containing vegetables, it is a rich source of antioxidants. Besides beta-carotene, it also supplies two other carotenes, lutein and zeaxanthin. Spinach has long had a reputation of being very high in nutrients. It is a good source of fiber, calcium, potassium and vitamins A, B6 and K.

    Celery

    Celery is rich in calcium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium and iron, as well as vitamins A, B, C. The phytochemical 3-n-butyl phthalide, one of the components that gives celery its characteristic smell and taste, is especially potent as an anti-tumor agent. Along with the compound sedanolide, an aromatic ingredient also found in celery, 3-n-butyl phthalide significantly reduces the incidence of tumors in laboratory animals. It is said to decrease nervousness, and is used as an acid neutralizer.

    Carrot

    The carrot is the king of the vegetables. It is the richest source of pro-vitamin A carotenes among commonly consumed vegetables. But unlike vitamin A, beta carotene and other carotenes in carrots do not cause toxicity. Beta carotene is also a powerful antioxidant. Carrots also contain vitamins B, C, D, E, K, riboflavin, niacin, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, and iron. Carrots have repeatedly shown to nourish the optic nerve and significantly improve eyesight.

    Capsicum

    This is an excellent source of many essential nutrients. By weight, red peppers have three times as much vitamin C as citrus fruit. Moreover, red peppers are a very good source of beta carotene, and they offer a good amount of fiber and vitamin B6. Because capsicum stimulates circulation and enhances blood flow, it is considered food for the circulatory system and as a digestive aid. Red peppers are one of few foods that contain lycopene, a phytochemical that may help prevent various forms of cancer.

Fruits:

    Whole Apple

    Unpeeled apples are especially high in non-pro-vitamin A carotenes and pectin. Pectin is a remarkable type of fiber that has been shown to exert a number of beneficial effects. Due to its gel forming fiber, it can improve the intestinal muscle's ability to push waste through the gastrointestinal tract. Pectin also binds to and eliminates toxins in the gut. Apples are also rich in beta carotene and vitamin C as well as several B complex vitamins including vitamin B6, folic acid and lots of potassium.

    Whole Pear

    Pears are an excellent source of water-soluble fiber, including pectin, which makes them useful in toning the intestines. Fresh pears contain potassium, which is necessary for maintaining heartbeat, muscle contraction, nerve transmission, and carbohydrate metabolism. Pears also contain Vitamin C. An important antioxidant, Vitamin C is essential for helping prevent free radical damage.

    Whole Grapefruit

    Grapefruit is a good source of flavonoids, water soluble fibers, potassium, vitamin C, and folic acid. Grapefruit, like other citrus fruits has been shown to exert some anticancer effects in both human and animal studies. Grapefruit pectin has been shown to possess similar cholesterol lowering action to other fruit pectins. The whole fruit contains more pectin than the juice. Recently, grapefruit has been shown to normalize hematocrit levels. The word hematocrit refers to the percentage of red blood cells per volume of blood. Low hematocrit levels usually reflect anemia. High hematocrit levels may reflect severe dehydration or an increased number of red blood cells. Grapefruit seeds are well known as an anti-fungal agent in that their consumption kills many different types of parasites and assists the body in producing beneficial bacteria. A biologically active natural ingredient found in the seeds kills strep, staph, salmonella, e.coli, candida, herpes, influenza, parasites, fungi and traveler's diarrhea, and is used as an antibiotic, anti fungal, antiprotozoan and antiviral.

    Whole Orange

    Everyone knows that oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C, but they have more to offer nutritionally than just this nutrient. One orange contains generous levels of folate (folic acid), potassium, and thiamin, as well as some calcium and magnesium. Equally important to the nutritional value of oranges is their supply of flavonoids