Can Dogs Eat Radishes? Yes: Safe Amount by Weight

Safe

Yes, dogs can eat radishes!

Plain radishes are safe for dogs. They are crunchy, very low in calories and a source of fiber and vitamin C, though many dogs do not like their peppery taste. Wild or horseradish is a different plant and should be avoided.

Radishes for dogs at a glance

Can dogs eat it?	Safe
Calories	About 1 kcal per medium radish
Main benefit	Very low in calories
Main risk	Whole radishes can be a choking hazard
Puppies?	In tiny amounts once on solid food; puppies have sensitive stomachs

How many radishes can a dog eat?

Vets recommend keeping all treats under 10% of daily calories. One medium radish has about 1 kcal. The chart shows the most a typical spayed or neutered adult dog could have in a day if radishes were the only treat.

Dog weight	Daily treat budget	Max radishes per day
10 lb (4.5 kg)	35 kcal	34 × medium radish
20 lb (9.1 kg)	59 kcal	58 × medium radish
40 lb (18.1 kg)	98 kcal	98 × medium radish
60 lb (27.2 kg)	133 kcal	133 × medium radish
80 lb (36.3 kg)	166 kcal	165 × medium radish

Benefits and risks

Benefits

Very low in calories
Crunchy texture can help clean teeth
Contains fiber, vitamin C and potassium

Risks

Whole radishes can be a choking hazard
Can cause gas
Horseradish and wild radish cause stomach irritation

How to feed radishes to your dog

Wash and slice thinly
Offer a slice or two as a crunchy snack
Avoid horseradish

What if my dog ate too much radishes?

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.

Radishes and dogs: FAQ

Can dogs have radishes?

Yes. Plain radishes are safe for dogs. They are crunchy, very low in calories and a source of fiber and vitamin C, though many dogs do not like their peppery taste. Wild or horseradish is a different plant and should be avoided.

Can dogs eat horseradish?

No. Horseradish is very spicy and irritates the mouth and stomach.

Can puppies eat radishes?

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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Sources

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.

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