The simple answer is yes! Many dogs enjoy green beans as treats, snacks, or meal toppings. Plus, green beans are affordable and low in calories. At 31 calories per cup, they’re an ideal treat for pups on a diet.
The nutritional components of green beans include:
- Fiber
- Healthy Carbohydrates
- Antioxidants
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin A
- Calcium
- Potassium
- Vitamin B6
- Essential fatty acids
How to Give Your Dog Green Beans
There are a few guidelines to follow when giving your dog green beans.
Serve your dog plain green beans. Never cook green beans for your dog with additional ingredients, such as salt, butter, fat or sugar. Also avoid canned green beans, as they often contain high salt content.
The best ways to offer green beans to your dog include:
- Cooked (boiled or steamed without added salt)
- Dehydrated
- Fresh/raw
- Frozen
- Always natural, with no added ingredients
How many green beans can my dog eat?
Start by introducing your dog to small portions at a time and monitor how his digestive tract responds.
- Small dogs (> 20 lbs): 1 to 2 green beans per day
- Medium-sized dogs (20 to 50 lbs): 2 to 3 green beans per day
- Large dogs: (<50 lbs): 3 to 4 green beans per day
Remember: these delicious treats are not a substitute for Balanced diet and should not exceed more than 10% of your puppy’s daily food intake.
If you are worried about how your puppy might react to green beans or if he has a sensitive stomachconsult your veterinarian before adding this delicious treat to his diet. Bone-appetite!
Read our article on other safe fruits and vegetables for your dog.