Yes, in moderation, dogs can eat arugula. The cruciferous vegetable may even provide your pet with numerous health benefits.

In moderation, arugula is not toxic to dogs and can be safely fed to our canine pals without the worry of side effects.

In young puppies, too much arugula consumption could cause vomiting and diarrhea. So do watch out for these signs and monitor how much arugula your pet eats.

Arugula contains glucosinolates which could protect dogs from certain cancers. The leafy green vegetable also contains many antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.

Its vitamins A, C, and K and potassium and magnesium can fight inflammation and could benefit dogs having inflammatory conditions like arthritis.

The vitamin K in arugula is beneficial for your dog’s bones.

To add arugula to your dog’s food, wash and chop the herb and add about a teaspoon to the wet or dry food. Do not feed arugula in excess as it contains goitrogenic compounds. These compounds could cause thyroid-related issues in dogs if eaten in excess.

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