Can dogs eat Kale?

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Overview

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Caution. Dogs can eat kale, which provides a variety of nutrients. However, excessive consumption may cause digestive upset and worsen conditions like kidney or bladder stones.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Kale is full of antioxidants, which help reduce the risk of cancer.
  • Kale contains thiamin, riboflavin, fiber, potassium, iron, vitamin K, manganese, copper, and folate.
  • High levels of vitamin A, which support eye health, and vitamin C that strengthens the immune system, are also found in kale.

Risks

health-risks
  • Kale is a hyperaccumulator of heavy metals, such as thallium and cesium.
  • Kale contains calcium oxalate; excessive consumption can cause kidney or bladder stones, gastric irritation, or other complications in dogs.
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Servings

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  • Opt for organic to reduce the risk of having heavy metals in the vegetable.
  • Remove the kale’s ribs and serve only the leaves. - Cooked kale is safer than raw kale for dogs since cooking can reduce the oxalate content by 30-87%.
  • Avoid adding seasoning as this can be harmful to dogs.
  • Let your dog enjoy kale in small quantities occasionally.
  • Dogs with kidney problems or prone to kidney stones should have kale in strict moderation.

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