Can my dog eat Dinosaur kale?

Reviewed By Kim •  Updated: 11/04/19 •  2 min read
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Can my dog eat Dinosaur kale? Dogs can eat

 

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Dinosaur kale, also called lacinato kale, is a type of kale, but looks different from “regular” kale. Dinosaur kale has textured, thick leaves that are a greenish blue color and are a bit wrinkled. These leaves even retain their shape and texture after cooking. This low-calorie veggie is packed with fiber, vitamins A & C, calcium and iron. It can be eaten raw or cooked.

Can my dog eat dinosaur kale? Yes and no. Kale isn’t bad for dogs, but they can only eat a small amount of this veggie once in a while. This is because kale contains certain substances that can cause health problems for dogs. For instance, kale contains calcium oxalate, which can cause kidney or bladder stones. This veggie also contains isothiocyanates, which can cause digestive issues, that can sometimes be severe in dogs. My puppy ate some kale! If your puppy eating kale, be sure to watch for any stomach or digestive issues. If he develops a severe problem, then be sure to call the vet right away. If you feed kale to your dog, be sure to cook it first. This will make it more digestible. And remember to only let him have dinosaur kale as a treat once in a while, not on a regular basis.

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Kim is a talented author, who loves animals especially dogs. She engaged in writing books and articles relating to animals a decade ago. Kim resides in Chicago with her husband and son. The family is the proud owner of a dog and a parrot (Jack and Lily). Kim wanted more than these two pets, but her husband put his foot down... She often visits elementary schools to talk to the kids about what she learned about pets and how they could learn from them.

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