Celery

Q: Can dogs eat Celery? — DogToxic

Safe: Yes — crunchy, hydrating, and freshens breath. Celery is a safe, very low-calorie snack that provides vitamins A, B, C, and potassium. It contains compounds that may act as a dog-breath freshener. The crunching action can also help clean teeth. Both the stalk and leaves are safe. Large pieces can be a choking hazard for small dogs, so cut appropriately.

Safe

Verdict

Yes — crunchy, hydrating, and freshens breath.

Source: ASPCA

Verdict

Celery is a safe, very low-calorie snack that provides vitamins A, B, C, and potassium. It contains compounds that may act as a dog-breath freshener. The crunching action can also help clean teeth. Both the stalk and leaves are safe. Large pieces can be a choking hazard for small dogs, so cut appropriately.

Symptoms to watch for

• none expected

What to do

Wash thoroughly and cut into bite-sized pieces appropriate for your dog's size. Remove strings if very fibrous. A great low-calorie treat for dogs on a diet.

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