Overview
Yes, dogs can eat broccolini. Broccolini or Baby broccoli offers amazing health benefits to dogs, including promoting good eye health, healthy skin, healthy digestion, and reducing the risk of cancer developing.
Can dogs eat Broccolini?
Benefits
- Broccolini has high levels of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients beneficial to a dog's overall health.
- Broccolini is rich in fiber and contains anticancer compounds such as the phytochemical sulforaphane.
- Broccolini helps reduce the risk of developing cancer of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and prostate, as well as melanoma in dogs.
Risks
- Broccolini stalks are a potential choking hazard, especially for small dogs.
Servings
- Broccolini may be served cooked or raw.
- Cut broccolini into bite-sized pieces to prevent choking.
- Broccolini can be steamed to soften the stalks.
- It may also be sautéed in a small amount of coconut oil or olive oil without adding seasoning.
- Serve broccolini to your dog in moderation to prevent flatulence and bloating.
