Do you toss out the beet tops or beet greens? Don’t! They make an excellent addition to salads and taste just like chards. Their vitamin and mineral content is good for you. But can dogs eat beet greens?

The answer is yes, but in moderation. The vitamins and minerals in beet greens are good for dogs. Their fiber content can also keep your dog full and aid in weight management.

If you decide to feed beet greens to your dog, please do it in moderation. In excess, beet greens could result in gastrointestinal distress as well as runny or watery stools. Also, beet greens are high in calcium oxalates which, in excess, could cause kidney stones in dogs.

If you want to feed beet greens to your dog, saute a few chopped leaves in some olive oil and add over your dog’s kibble. This will make them easier to digest.

As always, keep an eye on your pet. If it appears to have stomach issues like runny stools, you might want to cut back on feeding beet greens.

To ensure your pet will live a long and healthy life, it is always a good idea to invest in pet health insurance. Preparing for the unexpected guarantees money is never an issue in keeping you pup healthy.