is it okay for dogs to eat broccoli?

Question

My chihuahuas got into some broccoli with cheese and ate like half a plate full! I wonder if that's okay?

Answer 1

The cheese could be bad.. a lot of dogs are lactose intolerant.

But the broccoli... nah! Most veggies are very good for your doggie.

Answer 2

Is Broccoli Good For Dogs

Answer 3

Can Dogs Have Broccoli

Answer 4

Many people love the idea of owning a dog but one thing that they have to keep in mind often times, is that the dog needs to be trained. While the pet may look heart-breakingly cute when it's in a shelter or at the pound, picking out the dog is only the first part of the relationship between dog owner and the animal. Many people don't understand that they have to put time and effort into socializing the dog.

An unsocialized dog will intimidate others, tear up the home, and will create an environment that can become so bad that the it will have to be returned. Many times when dogs have to be returned to shelters or to other resources, it will end up euthanized, which is very heartbreaking. All of this can be spared if a person learns the various techniques in order to socialize the dog.

One thing that they have to understand is that the he wants to be told what to do. It's in the canine nature to follow a leader. The dog will be more than willing to obey the leadership of its master. Here's a look at some common techniques that are used in dog training:

"Dog Whispering"

This is a technique that has been around for a while, but gained national notoriety over the last 10 years. Some people might hear this term and wonder how in the world whispering to a dog can train it! Whispering isn't meant to be taken literally in this case. As trainers have shown, whispering is a term that refers to connecting with a being or an entity on a very deep and almost spiritual level. When it comes to dog training techniques, dog whispering involves careful observation of the dog's behavior and actions.

It literally entails getting inside the mind and the behavior system of the canine. When a person uses dog whispering techniques, they interact with the dog on the canine level. Again, one the most common mistakes that people make is treating the dog like a small human being.

"Reward Training"

Reward training is very simple and it's one of the older tricks that works. This is a simple method of training the dog by positive reinforcement. Once he does what it is told to do, it receives a treat. How this works is that the dog owner must entice the dog towards the treat. Once the canine develops awareness for the treat, it develops a strong desire for it. When the desire for it is extremely strong, the dog owner pulls back. Then the dog receives a command and when the dog obeys the command, it receives the treat. The object is to make the dog associate a treat with the command.

"Clicker Training"

Other dog training techniques include one that is similar to reward training, which is called clicker training. How this works is that the clicker is incorporated to get the dog's attention. The clicker is clicked as a form of communication with the dog. It learns that there is a command or reward associated in conjunction with the clicker. Many people claim that this is fun, and they actually make a game with the dog by using the clicker for their dog training tasks.

"Ultrasonic Whistle"

Last, a relatively new form of dog training technique is called the ultrasonic whistle. This works because the ultrasonic sound is only heard by the dog. When the owner is trying to communicate a command, or stop the dog from barking, they will blow on their whistle when they want to communicate a command to the dog. The benefit of this is that the humans can't hear this noise, but the dog can hear it, and they will learn to associate the sound with a command.

Dog training techniques aren't hard to incorporate, but they are something that absolutely must be incorporated from the time a dog owner brings their new dog home. No matter how old or how young the dog is, they will need training. Once they are trained properly, they will be a wonderful addition to one's family.

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Answer 5

I don't think the broccoli itself will hurt the dogs. I may be a little more concerned with the amount of broccoli that they ate. Chihuahuas don't have very big stomachs. I have a springer spaniel that likes to eat broccoli, but it gives him really bad gas.

Answer 6

If they are not used to getting broccoli then you should keep a close eye on them. To my knowledge broccoli isn't poinsonous to dogs, but since it is new to their system, they may get an upset stomach from eating it. If they start throwing up or having alot of diahrea from it, then I'd take them to the vet to make sure that they don't get pancreatitis from eating it. Just keep a close eye on them and make sure that they don't get severe diahrea and vomiting from it.

Answer 7

I'm positive about no onions to dogs, but not sure about broccoli.
It's good that you are asking. Onions contain something that is toxic to canines, whether cooked or raw.
"For dogs, probably the most phytonutrient dense vegetable to feed would be broccoli." quote from...http://b-naturals.com/Jul2005.php
You can read about onions here...http://www.jlhweb.net/BOSS/onions.html

Answer 8

There has been a bit of confusion where broccoli is concerned. Broccoli is very good for dogs, however, if the daily intake exceeds more than 10% of the animals diet – problems can occur. The toxic substance is isothiocyanate and can cause gastrointestinal irritation.

Don't feed your dog grapes, raw potatos, onions, or garlic. All are toxic to dogs. As little as a handful of grapes can kill a medium sized dog. Other than those, most vegetables are perfectly fine for dogs. Try to remember, however, that the healthiest diet for your dog is dog food, and only dog food.

Answer 9

yeah broccoli's actually good for them.. but i find it a bit messy to give to my dog

Answer 10

The cheese might bind them, and the broccoli might make them fart alot. Other than that, they should be ok. Oh, and because it's people food, it might upset their little bellies and cause them to have to go to the bathroom...