Courgette for dogs is a light, hydrating and gentle vegetable. This week, Cookie explains why this simple ingredient can support everyday wellbeing. Moreover, this quick guide shows safe portions, preparation tips and the only warning you must know.
TLDR 🔍
Courgette is safe for dogs when served plain and in small portions. It is low-calorie, hydrating and gentle on digestion. Additionally, it works well as a healthy snack for pups that need light options. However, avoid bitter courgettes because they may contain natural toxins.
Benefits of Courgette For Dogs🥒
Courgette is not a superfood, yet it offers useful everyday benefits. It is soft, hydrating and easy to add to home cooking. Moreover, dogs with sensitive stomachs often tolerate it well.
- Low in calories
- High in water
- Gentle on digestion
- Provides fibre, vitamins A, C and K
- Suitable for dogs needing lighter snacks
- Easy to prepare in many simple forms
Is Courgette Safe for Dogs? 🐶
Yes, courgette is safe for most dogs. It works best in moderation and without seasoning.
✔️ Safe when cooked or raw
✔️ Works well as a light treat
✔️ Ideal for weight management
✔️ Plain only—no salt, oil or garlic
Types of Courgette Dogs Can Eat 💚
Dogs can enjoy several varieties, including green, yellow and round courgettes. All are safe when served plain and chopped. Below, Cookie shows the simplest options.
1. Cooked Courgette (the safest form) 🍽️
- Soft and easy to chew
- Very gentle on digestion
- Great for small dogs and seniors
2. Raw Courgette (grated or thinly sliced) 🌱
- Crunchy texture
- Light and refreshing
- Best in very small amounts
3. Air-Fried or Grilled Courgette (plain only) ✨
- Tasty and low in calories
- Must be free from oil and spice
- Serve soft, never charred
Let sliced courgette rest for 10 minutes before cooking. This short pause helps preserve more vitamins and keeps the texture light and soft for dogs.
⚠️ Important Warning
Some courgettes may taste unusually bitter. This bitterness signals the presence of cucurbitacins, natural compounds that may cause vomiting or diarrhoea in dogs.
👉 If the courgette tastes bitter, do not serve it.
Best Ways to Prepare Courgette For Dogs 🍽️
- Steam lightly
- Boil plain
- Mash for soft meals
- Grate raw in tiny amounts
- Air fry with no oil
- Slice thinly for training treats
Safe Serving Size ⚖️
Small dogs: 1–2 tbsp
Medium dogs: 3–4 tbsp
Large dogs: ¼–½ cup
Courgette should never be more than 10% of daily food.
Cookie’s Little Note 🐾
“Today I tried soft courgette slices and felt like a tiny green noodle monster! 💚🥒👾✨”
Did you like my courgette moment?🥒💚
Key Takeaways 🔑
- Courgette is safe in moderation
- Serve plain and chopped
- Bitter courgettes are unsafe
- Works well as a low-calorie snack
- Ideal for dogs needing light meals
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