Green Beans

Q: Can dogs eat Green Beans? — DogToxic

Safe: Yes — nutritious low-calorie snack. Green beans are highly recommended by vets as a low-calorie treat or diet supplement, especially for overweight dogs. They are filling, high in fiber, vitamins C and K, and manganese. Raw, steamed, frozen, or canned (choose low-sodium) are all safe. Avoid green beans prepared with butter, salt, onions, or garlic.

Safe

Verdict

Yes — nutritious low-calorie snack.

Source: ASPCA

Verdict

Green beans are highly recommended by vets as a low-calorie treat or diet supplement, especially for overweight dogs. They are filling, high in fiber, vitamins C and K, and manganese. Raw, steamed, frozen, or canned (choose low-sodium) are all safe. Avoid green beans prepared with butter, salt, onions, or garlic.

Symptoms to watch for

• none expected from plain green beans

What to do

Serve plain and raw, or lightly steamed with no seasoning. If using canned, choose a low-sodium or no-salt variety. Green beans can replace up to 10% of a dog's food for weight management. A vet-approved technique!

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