Can my dog eat Water Chestnut?
Can my dog eat Water Chestnut?
Can my dog eat Water Chestnut? 
Water chestnut is not a nut, but is a type of marsh grass. You’re probably already familiar with this veggie—it’s often found in Asian cooking—those small, white rounded crunchy bits. You can usually find these canned in the foreign food section of the local grocery store. But you may also find them whole, in health food stores. Water chestnuts are typically added to soups, egg rolls or even added to stir fries and other dishes. They’re great because they maintain their crunchiness even after being cooked. These water veggies also include some essential nutrients, such as vitamin B6, copper, manganese and more.
Can my dog eat water chestnuts? Can my puppy eat water chestnuts? Yes! But it’s best to serve them the fresh variety, as canned water chestnuts may contain too much sodium. In addition, water chestnuts are very starchy, and dogs can have a hard time digesting them. Even so, water chestnuts can be a healthy part of your dog’s diet. Before serving fresh water chestnuts to your fur baby, be sure to remove the outer skin first, as it can become a choking hazard. Next, cook them and then make them into a paste, which can then be added to your pup’s regular dog food. What if my dog or puppy ate too many water chestnuts? He’d be OK, but would probably suffer from a stomach ache and diarrhea. So, it’s a good idea to serve water chestnuts as an occasional treat and in small portions.
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Oh wow.. This is great news for me right now. I’m glad to know that puppies can eat water chestnuts, especially the fresh ones. We gave our dog one today and I have been scared since looking for someone to tell me it’s safe. Thanks for this.
I eat canned water chestnut more, but I’ll have to start buying the fresh variety so it will be healthy for my dog’s consumption. Every time he sees me open up a can of water chestnut, he could start to wag his tail or salivate. Thankfully I don’t give in to his antics.
No wonder my dog vomited after having water chestnuts today, I actually thought it was an allergy at first. But now I can see that it’s because I didn’t cook them, I only removed the outer layers. I’ll call the vet asap. Thanks for this piece!
Ohh. So water chestnuts are good for dogs? Amazing. My dog is definitely going to get tired of this as I’m going to be feeding him a lot of this. I’ll be conscious about not giving him too much at once. Wouldn’t want to risk any stomach issues.
Yes, water chestnuts are great for dogs. Just be sure to remove the outer skin first, as it can become a choking hazard. You really do not want your dog to experience something like this. Try to cook it till it’s tender before feeding him. This way it will be easier for him to digest.
I do make a paste with this and add it to my dog’s food. He actually loves it and I love that he’s getting the health benefits in it. It’s not long I even learned about it, but I’m glad I did.
Hmmm. The first time we tried this, my dog ate too many water chestnuts. The stomach ache and diarrhea he got were not funny and from that day I canceled the ingredient off bus diet plan we are good with the regular one he has. Or maybe I gave him too much. I don’t know.
Cooking this water chestnut and then making it into a paste is the best option. This is because it can be added to the dog’s regular food and give him more nutrients while making the meal tastier.
Sure thing. My vet personally recommended this for my dog the last time we went for a routine check and I’ve made it an occasional treat for him which he enjoys always. I don’t know much about foods though, but I know this is really an amazing choice.