Plants Dogs Can and Can’t Eat
Your not alone if you’ve seen your dog chewing on plants every now and then. Some dogs may eat plants as a way to supplement their diet with necessary vitamins and minerals. Others may eat them out of boredom or as a way to alleviate digestive issues. In some cases, certain types of plants may be toxic to dogs and can cause health problems if ingested, so it’s important to be aware of which plants are safe for dogs and which are not.
Our team has researched 22 of the most common plants dogs get a hold of and rated their general safety in the table below with links to our full article. If you are concerned about your dog’s behaviors after eating plants or their general eating habits, it’s please consult your local veterinarian.
| Common Foods | Safety Classification |
|---|---|
| Buckwheat | safe |
| Dandelions | safe |
| Grass | safe |
| Leaves | caution |
| Lemongrass | caution |
| Matcha | caution |
| Seamoss | safe |
| Taro | caution |
| Wheatgrass | safe |