Overview
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.
Can dogs eat Kale?
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
- 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.
Servings
- 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.
