Preparing Green Beans for Your Dog
Green beans are most nutritious for your beloved canine when served raw. You can also serve them frozen (my dog’s favorite), boiled, grilled, or steamed, but be aware that the cooking process takes out many of the nutrients.
Dogs tend to gulp down their food and treats. And green beans are large, so you should cut them up into small pieces so they’re not a choking hazard. This is especially important for small dogs.
Additionally, many things we add to green beans when cooking them for ourselves – like seasonings, oils, onions, and garlic (which is toxic to dogs) – can cause stomach upsets, so be sure to serve them plain when feeding green beans to your dog.
Overall, green beans are a healthy treat replacement for high-calorie commercial treats. The low sugar and high fiber content in green beans also make them acceptable for dogs with diabetes.
Plus, they’re portable, so you can take them along when you’re out and about with your pooch. They’re also a hydrating treat for a hot day, not to mention a healthy way to boost your dog’s energy level until dinnertime.
That said, be aware that canned green beans may contain too much salt, which is bad for dogs. If you want to offer your dog canned green beans, make sure they have no added salt.
The best way to serve green beans to your dog is raw or frozen. Because of the aforementioned choking hazard, make sure to cut them up first. Dogs love green beans, so you don’t have to worry about them turning the vegetable down.
Cut up, raw green beans make tasty toppers for your dog’s food. Whether you steam them or offer them raw, your dog will enjoy their crunchy texture.
You can also create a soup for cold weather, by adding green beans, spinach, and sweet potatoes sodium-free chicken broth. Not only will this slurpy goodness hydrate your dog – it’ll boost their immune system, too.
You can find several tasty dog treat recipes using green beans on the Internet. Here are a few I found that look interesting:
But green beans aren’t the only great snack option for dogs. Look beyond commercial dog treats and check out the many fruits and veggies that can boost your dog’s overall health.
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Perhaps you caught your child sneaking their green beans to the dog, or maybe you want to add a few more nutrients to your pups diet – whatever the reason, its important to know how green beans impact your dog.
Dogs are naturally carnivorous, so even though dogs may not need vegetables in their diets, they can be used as a supplement to a meat-based diet.
Read on to find out the benefits of feeding your dog green beans, and how to do it safely.
Is the Green Bean Diet Safe for Dogs?
If you’ve heard people talking about the green bean diet for dogs online, be aware that this is not a valid diet for weight loss in dogs.
They would be losing out on essential nutrients—creating the additional problem of malnutrition. They also wouldn’t be getting enough animal protein to balance out the muscle mass lost.
And as your dog loses weight, their metabolism changes and adjusts. This means that your dog could easily regain their extra weight when their food is switched back to normal.
Instead, keep green beans as an occasional treat for your dog that doesn’t make up more than 10% of their diet. Talk with your veterinarian about proper food portions, exercise regimens, and weight-loss diets that are safe to help your pup lose the extra weight.
Can Dogs Eat Raw Green Beans? | DogVela
NOTE: Always check with your veterinarian before giving your dog any new foods, especially “people foods.” What might be okay for one dog might not be good for your dog, depending on multiple factors, such as their age, health history, health conditions, and diet. Dogs on prescription diets should not be fed any food or treats outside the diet.
Green beans are a tasty and healthy treat for your dogs. Most dogs love them, and they are great all-natural treats. There are numerous health benefits to giving your pup green beans.
But as with all foods, moderation is key. Here are some things to keep in mind when safely feeding green beans to your dog.