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Can dogs eat it?

Can dogs eat broccoli?

Yes, in moderation Yes, in very small amounts. Plain raw or steamed broccoli is fine, but too much irritates the stomach.

Why

Broccoli is high in fibre and vitamin C and low in fat, but its florets contain isothiocyanates, which can irritate the stomach (AKC). AKC's chief vet warns that a lot of broccoli can be toxic, so keep it to a little. PDSA says very small quantities only, and the same for Brussels sprouts. Stalks can block the oesophagus of a small dog.

How to give it safely

Raw or steamed, plain, chopped into bite-sized pieces, and only a little. Start with one small piece.

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. 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. Bell peppers Yes, in moderation Yes, plain sweet peppers of any colour in small amounts. Never chilli or jalapeño peppers. 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.