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Can dogs eat it?

Can dogs eat Brussels sprouts?

Yes, in moderation Yes, a sprout or two, cooked and plain. More than that can cause wind and an upset stomach.

Why

Brussels sprouts are on Blue Cross's list of Christmas dinner foods a healthy dog can have a little of. PDSA suggests them steamed or boiled and only in very small quantities, because large amounts can cause illness. They are not toxic, but they cause gas, and too many bring stomach upset and diarrhoea (AKC).

How to give it safely

Steamed or boiled, plain, never raw. AKC suggests starting with half to one sprout depending on size, and no more than three at a time after that.

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