Can my dog eat Turnips?
Can my dog eat Turnips?
Can my dog eat Turnips? 
Turnips come in several varieties with different shapes and colors, with each variety differing in taste. They’ve been used as a food source in Europe since prehistoric times and are related to broccoli, Brussels sprouts and kale. These tuber veggies can be roasted or stewed, eaten raw, and more. Turnips are a rich source of essential nutrients including fiber, iron, magnesium, vitamins C & K, and even more.
Can my dog eat turnips? Can my puppy eat turnips? Yes—dogs and puppies can both eat turnips! They can even help dogs who have kidney disease, as they help support kidney function. However, turnips are not recommended for pups who have thyroid problems, as some substance in the turnip can suppress thyroid function. It’s safe for your fur baby to eat turnips raw or cooked. You can even add mashed cooked turnips to his normal dog food. What if my puppy eating too many turnips? Your puppy would most likely be OK, but end up with a stomach ache and diarrhea. It’s best to serve turnips occasional and in small portions to avoid these problems.
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Thanks for the extra tip doc. I will definitely adopt this for my dog who just came down with a kidney disease recently. I’m yet to know the cause though, but I’ll definitely try this turnip remedy for a start.
Turnips are super healthy veggies, and I feed them to my dog raw. I’ll definitely try out this cooking and mashing recipe. Hopefully, my dog loves it as he could be a picky eater.
Wow. Great news for me. I’m really glad to learn that dogs and puppies can both eat turnips. I cook with that too but have never been sure whether I can give it to my dogs or not. Now that I have known that it’s safe for them, it’s definitely going to be a regular for them.
Yeah, turnips are good for dogs of any age but try to feed them with caution so it doesn’t cause them any form of discomfort. It’s also best for dogs with kidney disease because this can greatly help support kidney function.
Turnips are a rich source of essential nutrients like fiber, iron, magnesium, vitamins. Any dog will benefit greatly from this simple addition to its diet plan and it’s quite tasty too so they will love it.