Can dogs eat Watercress?

can dogs eat watercressNo

Overview

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No, watercress is unsuitable for dogs. While it's not toxic to dogs, it can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and other digestive maladies if consumed in large amounts. There's also a risk of parasitic and bacterial infestation in watercress foraged in the wild.

Risks

health-risks
  • Watercress contains gastrointestinal irritants that can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs.
  • Watercress harvested from the wild may be infested with liver fluke parasites, toxins, and bacteria, leading to infections or heavy metal poisoning in dogs.
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