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Poison control services offer no assessment of parsnips from the vegetable aisle. What is known: the plant contains furocoumarins, and wild parsnip has made...
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Yes, mild bell peppers are non-toxic to dogs. Remove the seeds and stem, add no seasoning and keep hot peppers on your own plate.
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The kernels, yes; the cob, never. Sweetcorn kernels are not toxic to dogs, but a stripped cob can block the intestines.
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No, leeks are toxic to dogs. Like onions and garlic, they can damage red blood cells, whether raw or cooked.
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Yes, edible pumpkin is not toxic to dogs. Cooked and unseasoned, it makes a fibre-rich snack. Avoid pie filling and mouldy decorative pumpkins.
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In small amounts and preferably cooked: kohlrabi belongs to the cabbage family, like broccoli and cauliflower. It causes wind, and no specialist source addresses...
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Yes, carrots are not toxic to dogs. Raw, they make a crunchy snack; cooked, they are a soft addition to a meal. Just cut...
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Yes, cucumber is not toxic to dogs. Washed and thinly sliced, it makes a light, water-rich snack. Pickled gherkins should stay in the jar.
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Yes, fennel is not toxic to dogs. Small pieces of the bulb, raw or steamed, are fine. Avoid concentrated fennel oil.
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Yes, peas are non-toxic to dogs. Fresh or frozen peas make a snack, while canned peas often contain a lot of salt.
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Yes, but only a little: broccoli is not toxic to dogs, but its florets contain isothiocyanates that can irritate the stomach. Serve small pieces...
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Only thoroughly cooked and unseasoned. Raw or undercooked beans contain lectins that irritate the gut, and raw kidney beans are considered toxic to dogs.
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