Can Dogs Eat Celery?

Yes, dogs can eat celery! Celery is not only safe for dogs, but it’s also rich in nutrients and acts as a natural toothbrush! It’s crunchy, juicy, and chewy and you may be surprised just how many dogs enjoy it!

Celery is a low-calorie, high-fiber vegetable rich in vitamins K, A, and C, as well as healthy minerals like iron and potassium. In my home, we buy it every week and make celery-apple juice with a hint of lemon and ginger. It’s our go-to juice!

I first found out about dogs eating celery when my dog actually tried to steal some of my tuna celery salad! I make my tuna salad with iceberg lettuce, tuna, corn, and celery, and I use a Greek yogurt dressing with some mustard. All of these ingredients are safe for dogs to eat, so I was happy to share the salad with my dog. At first, my dog ate everything but the corn and celery, but later he came back to the bowl and ate the celery too!

Can dogs eat celery sticks?

Yes, dogs can eat celery sticks. They’re perfectly safe for them, rich in fiber, and a great snack.

One cool idea on how to serve celery sticks to dogs is with peanut butter, which is safe for dogs. If you usually eat celery sticks with hummus, please check this article on why hummus can be tricky for dogs, as it contains garlic and lots of spices that can upset their stomach.

Can dogs eat cooked celery?

Yes, dogs can eat cooked celery. Cooking makes the food easier to digest as it breaks down the fiber in this vegetable, so cooked celery is perfectly safe for dogs. I have never actually eaten cooked celery, so if you have any recipes that are also dog-friendly, please leave a comment on this post. I want to give it a try!

Is celery always safe for dogs? Can dogs eat raw celery?

Nothing is always safe for dogs! Jokes aside, too much raw celery can be bad for your dog’s stomach. Dogs cannot handle fiber as well as we do, and a lot of insoluble and soluble fiber can cause digestive issues like bloating, gas, vomiting, and diarrhea. That’s why you should never overdo it.

The second thing I want to mention is that if you have a small dog and they are used to chewing their food, go ahead and give them a celery stick to chew on, but with supervision. If your dog doesn’t chew their food very well, it might be a better idea to chop the celery into small pieces. For larger dogs, I wouldn’t worry as much, but if your dog is a gulper, make sure they never eat celery sticks, raw carrots, or similar veggies unsupervised.

Another thing I wanted to mention is that celery is also high in sodium. I don’t know how much sodium your dog consumes daily or weekly, so if your dog has any health issues, please talk to your vet about naturally high-sodium foods like celery. However, it’s going to be fine—your dog is highly unlikely to get too much sodium from celery sticks.

Lastly, celery might not be safe for dogs if they overeat or eat too much fiber in general. The stringy fibers in celery can make them sick if they overeat. I discussed this issue in my article on whether dogs can eat asparagus, and it’s a similar problem. Vegetables that are stringy, chewy, or a bit hard to chew on can be risky for dogs if they’re not used to them.

At the end of the day, if your dog never eats celery sticks in their life, they will be perfectly fine and won’t miss out on any essential nutrients. They will get most of their nutrition from their dog food, kibble, and protein sources. But if you still want to share celery with your dog, feel free to do so.

If your dog doesn’t like celery at all, then maybe you can introduce some other veggies, like:

• zucchini that’s very easy for dogs to digest
• beets that are great raw and cooked
• cooked pumpkin and squash that are the best for your dog’s upset tummy.

On the weirder side, let us know if your dog has ever eaten okra, parsnips, or jicama. They all have a unique taste and texture, but some dogs seem to like them!

Celery vs celeriac – what is what and can dogs eat them all?

Celery and celeriac are often confused, but they are actually just different parts of the same vegetable!

Celery is the long, green stalk we’re most familiar with (the one you can see in the image above). It has a crunchy texture, and we eat it with dips, in salads, and mixed in juices. By the way, we don’t usually use celery leaves in cooking because they taste quite bitter, but dogs can eat celery leaves, so don’t worry if yours gets some!

Celeriac, on the other hand, is the root of the celery plant. While it has a similar essence, it has an earthy taste like beets and is a bit nuttier. To me, it’s like a fancy gourmet potato, and I often make celeriac mashed “potatoes.” Dogs can eat cooked celeriac, and raw celeriac as well, but don’t share too much, and make sure that whatever you’re cooking doesn’t have a lot of spices.

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FAQs

Is celery juice toxic to dogs?

No, celery juice isn’t toxic to dogs. But, it’s not something you want to pour into their bowl. If they find some of your celery mix, it’s fine if they take a sip, but don’t give your dog celery juice, as it’s not really meant for them.

Can dogs eat celery every day?

Technically, dogs can eat celery every day in tiny amounts. But you shouldn’t give them celery that often or in large quantities. Dogs need fat and protein, healthy carbs, and some fiber, which they get from their dog food. Everything else is just a little extra to make things fun for your dog and keep them happy and healthy.