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Can dogs eat it?

Can dogs eat beetroot?

Yes, in moderation Yes, a little plain beetroot, cooked or raw. Skip it if your dog has had bladder or kidney stones, and do not panic at pink wee.

Why

Dogs Trust lists beetroot among foods dogs can usually eat, and AKC says fresh beets are safe in moderation. Beets are high in oxalates, and VCA says dogs with calcium oxalate stones should not eat high oxalate foods such as beets. They are also fairly high in sugar and can cause gas or diarrhoea (AKC). The pigment can turn urine pink or red for 12 to 24 hours: AKC says see your vet if it lasts longer than a day. Tinned beets should have no added salt (AKC).

How to give it safely

Scrubbed and peeled, then boiled, roasted or grated raw, plain, in small pieces as an occasional treat.

This is general guidance, your vet sets the actual schedule. Puppies, small dogs and dogs with a health condition can react to smaller amounts. Check with your own vet before changing what your dog eats.

Other foods people ask about

Asparagus Yes, in moderation Yes, cooked and cut small. Raw spears are hard to chew and digest, and the asparagus fern in the garden is not safe. Aubergine (eggplant) Yes, in moderation Yes, a little plain cooked aubergine. The leaves and flowers of the plant are the parts to avoid. Bell peppers Yes, in moderation Yes, plain sweet peppers of any colour in small amounts. Never chilli or jalapeño peppers. Broccoli Yes, in moderation Yes, in very small amounts. Plain raw or steamed broccoli is fine, but too much irritates the stomach. Brussels sprouts Yes, in moderation Yes, a sprout or two, cooked and plain. More than that can cause wind and an upset stomach. Cabbage Yes, in moderation Yes, in small amounts. Plain cabbage is fine for most dogs but can cause a lot of gas.

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Last reviewed 2026-09-29.