Can dogs or cats eat cabbage?
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Can dogs eat cabbage?
Yes, cabbage is safe and healthy for dogs to eat in moderation. Part of the same family as broccoli and cauliflower (also safe for dogs!), cabbage is packed with healthy minerals, fibre, and vitamins — including Vitamin K, which promotes healthy blood clotting. Cabbage also contains antioxidants that help protect against diseases, including cancer.
When you serve cabbage to your dog, make sure it's cooked, as raw cabbage can be difficult for some dogs to digest. You should also make sure it's served plain without any seasonings or additives like salt, butter, or oil, as these could cause gastrointestinal illness. (And don't even get us started on garlic and onions, both of which are 100% toxic for dogs.)
Just keep in mind: while cabbage is healthy for dogs in moderate amounts, feeding them large quantities of cabbage may cause stomach upset or bloating due to the vegetable's high fibre content.
As always, before introducing a new food item into your pet's diet, consult with your veterinarian first! If your dog eats cabbage (or any food) and is showing signs of illness such as lethargy, diarrhoea, or vomiting, reach out to your veterinarian immediately. If your pet requires veterinary care due to something they ate, dog insurance can help cover the cost of treatment.
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Can cats eat cabbage?
Yes, cabbage is safe for cats to eat in moderation, though it's not a particularly common addition to the feline diet.
Cabbage is rich in essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, potassium and calcium, which are all beneficial to your cat's health. Just keep in mind that feeding your cat too much cabbage can cause digestive issues like gas, bloating or even diarrhoea due to the vegetable's high fibre content.
Make sure the cabbage is cooked, as your cat might have more trouble digesting it in its raw form. Also, make sure it's prepared without any seasonings, oil, or butter, which could cause gastrointestinal illness. Some common complements to cabbage, like garlic and onion, are actually toxic for cats. Plain cabbage is the only option.
If you do feed your cat cabbage, make sure you only do so in moderation, as an occasional snack. Remember, cats are obligate carnivores, which means they need to get most of their nutrients from meat-based foods. Vegetables like cabbage should never displace the meat in your cat's diet.
As always, before introducing a new food item into your pet's diet, consult with your veterinarian first! If your cat eats cabbage (or any food) and is showing signs of illness such as lethargy, diarrhoea, or vomiting, reach out to your veterinarian immediately. If your pet requires veterinary care due to something they ate, cat insurance can help cover the cost of treatment.
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Food safety statuses
Could be given almost daily without harm
Not toxic, but should not be given regularly
Toxic or simply too risky to give to your pet