How Many Carrots Can Dogs Eat?
Even though carrots are quite healthy, your dog should only eat them in moderation. In fact, any treats you feed your dog should only make up 10% of their diet. The other 90% should come from a well-balanced dog food diet.
We’ve listed some general guidelines below for safe feeding portions based on your dog’s weight and breed size. Each carrot slice should be about 1/4-inch thick.
- Examples: Yorkies, Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, Pugs, Shih Tzus
- Examples: Basenjis, Beagles, Miniature Australian Shepherds
- Examples: Basset Hounds, Border Collies, Australian Cattle Dogs, Siberian Huskies
- Examples: Pit Bulls, German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Australian Shepherds
- Examples: Newfoundlands, Bernese Mountain Dogs, St. Bernards, Great Pyrenees
If your dog accidentally eats too many carrots, keep an eye out for the following symptoms of an upset stomach. Contact your veterinarian right away if your dog:
If you notice any of these more serious symptoms, call your veterinarian and take your dog to the vet immediately:
Can Carrots Be Bad for Dogs?
Carrots in general are not bad for healthy dogs. However, they do contain a lot of sugar, so you should not give them to dogs with diabetes or dogs that are obese. Also, it is possible for a large piece of carrot to become a choking hazard or intestinal blockage.
Also, keep in mind that dogs can be sensitive to certain foods that they haven’t had before. Food sensitivities show up as vomiting or diarrhea in dogs.
Key takeaway Yes, dogs can eat carrots. In fact, carrots can be a nutritious treat for your pet and can be served raw or cooked. When feeding carrots to your dog, make sure they’re cut up or cooked down so they don’t present a choking hazard.
Sometimes, when you are out of the treats your dog loves, you look around in the refrigerator to see if there is any people-food that you can use to reward good behavior. Or maybe you just want to let your dog know you love them. Chances are that you have carrots. But can dogs safely eat carrots?
Yes, dogs can eat carrots! In small amounts, carrots are a crunchy treat that most dogs love. They are low in calories, fat-free, and a great source of beta-carotene that a dogs body can transform into Vitamin A. Chowing down on raw or lightly steamed carrots helps to control tartar, and the fiber in carrots helps your dog stay regular.
In this post, we’ll discuss the nutritional benefits of carrots and how you can serve them up to your hungry pet.