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Can dogs eat it?

Can dogs eat cabbage?

Yes, in moderation Yes, in small amounts. Plain cabbage is fine for most dogs but can cause a lot of gas.

Why

Blue Cross says all varieties of cabbage are safe and healthy for dogs, and AKC's chief vet says cabbage is safe in moderation and is low in calories and high in fibre. It causes gas: AKC's chief vet warns that many dogs cannot handle a lot of it, especially breeds prone to bloat. Cabbage cooked with butter, onion or garlic should not be shared.

How to give it safely

Plain boiled or steamed, which upsets the stomach less than raw, diced small with the stem and core removed. Introduce it slowly. Ask your vet first if your dog is prone to bloat.

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

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Last reviewed 2026-09-29.