Safe for Dogs
Medium dog serving: 4-6 pieces
Can Dogs Eat Kohlrabi? Yes — Safe Cruciferous Vegetable, Bulb Only
This food is generally safe for dogs when prepared properly.
Plain kohlrabi is safe for dogs. A cruciferous vegetable with mild cabbage-like flavor. Both the bulb and leaves are technically safe though the leaves contain more goitrogens. The bulb raw or cooked plain without additions is the appropriate form.
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Warning Signs & Symptoms
Gas from cruciferous compounds: similar to cabbage and broccoli. Leaves: contain more goitrogens — limit. Large amounts: digestive upset. With seasoning: harmful additives.
If Your Dog Ate This
No emergency at small amounts.
Safe to Feed
plain kohlrabi bulb — raw or cooked without additions
What to Avoid
leaves in large amounts (more goitrogens), with seasoning, large amounts (gas)
Preparation & Serving
Bulb only preferred. Raw or plain cooked. No additions. Cut into pieces.
Potential Health Benefits
Vitamin C B6 potassium fiber.
Safer Alternatives
- cabbage-safe|broccoli|cauliflower-safe
Did you know?
Kohlrabi translates from German as cabbage-turnip but it is neither — it is the swollen stem of a plant that is closely related to cabbage broccoli and Brussels sprouts. The alien-looking vegetable grows its edible swollen stem above ground with leaves growing directly from the bulb. Kohlrabi comes in green and purple varieties — the purple color is superficial affecting only the skin while the flesh of both varieties is white. It has been grown in Europe since the 16th century.
Portions & nutrition
- Serving (small dog)
- 2-3 small pieces
- Serving (medium dog)
- 4-6 pieces
- Serving (large dog)
- 6-10 pieces
- Calories (per 100g)
- 27
- Safe frequency
- Occasionally
Source
What You Need to Know
Kohlrabi is a cruciferous vegetable that looks like a space vegetable — a swollen stem with leaves growing from it. The bulb has a mild flavor between broccoli and cabbage. Safe for dogs in small amounts. The cruciferous family gas-producing properties apply. Plain raw or cooked bulb without additions is appropriate.
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