Yes, in moderation
cabbage is safe for dogs in small amounts. It is low in calories and high in fiber and vitamins, but it can cause gas. Cooked, plain cabbage is easier to digest than raw.
| Can dogs eat it? | In moderation |
| Calories | About 2 kcal per 1 tablespoon chopped cooked cabbage |
| Main benefit | Low in calories |
| Main risk | Can cause gas and loose stool |
| Puppies? | In tiny amounts once on solid food; puppies have sensitive stomachs |
Free · instant · based on veterinary formulas
Vets recommend keeping all treats under 10% of daily calories. One 1 tablespoon chopped cooked cabbage has about 2 kcal. The chart shows the most a typical spayed or neutered adult dog could have in a day if cabbage were the only treat.
| Dog weight | Daily treat budget | Max cabbage per day |
|---|---|---|
| 10 lb (4.5 kg) | 35 kcal | 17 × 1 tablespoon chopped cooked cabbage |
| 20 lb (9.1 kg) | 59 kcal | 29 × 1 tablespoon chopped cooked cabbage |
| 40 lb (18.1 kg) | 98 kcal | 49 × 1 tablespoon chopped cooked cabbage |
| 60 lb (27.2 kg) | 133 kcal | 66 × 1 tablespoon chopped cooked cabbage |
| 80 lb (36.3 kg) | 166 kcal | 82 × 1 tablespoon chopped cooked cabbage |
Eating more than the recommended amount usually causes nothing worse than an upset stomach: soft stool, gas or vomiting. Skip treats for the rest of the day, keep fresh water available and call your vet if vomiting or diarrhea lasts more than 24 hours or your dog seems unwell.
Planning treats? Check your dog's full daily needs with the dog food calculator or dog calorie calculator.
Yes, cabbage is safe for dogs in small amounts. It is low in calories and high in fiber and vitamins, but it can cause gas. Cooked, plain cabbage is easier to digest than raw.
A tiny amount of plain, low-sodium sauerkraut is unlikely to harm, but most sauerkraut is very salty.
Yes, in very small amounts once they are eating solid food. Puppies have sensitive stomachs, so offer a tiny piece and stop if you see loose stool. Most of their calories should come from a complete puppy food.
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This guide is general information for healthy adult dogs. Dogs with medical conditions (such as diabetes, pancreatitis, kidney disease or food allergies) may need different advice from their vet.
In moderation
Yes, cabbage is safe for dogs in small amounts. It is low in calories and high in fiber and vitamins, but it can cause gas.