Can my dog eat Watercress?
Can my dog eat Watercress?
Can my dog eat Watercress? 
Watercress, also known as Nasturtium officinale, that’s actually a water plant, which shouldn’t be confused with the nasturtiums that grow in your backyard. Watercress is native to Europe and Asia and has been used as a human food source for centuries. The plant is related to mustard, radish and wasabi. Watercress is an excellent source of vitamin C, iron, folate, vitamins A, B6, B12 and several minerals. It’s used in a variety of ways including raw in salads.
Can my dog eat watercress? Can my puppy eat watercress? No, watercress is toxic to dogs. These plants can cause kidney and thyroid damage in dogs. What if my dog ate watercress? If he only eats a little bit of watercress, he’ll be OK but may experience some nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. If he ate a large amount these symptoms will be worse. So, don’t serve watercress to your fur baby. There are many other veggies available for him that are safe and will benefit his health.
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Trust me, you don’t want to feed your dog watercress because it is very toxic to dogs. I learned that the hard way as I had already fed my dog one before I realized what it could do to them. Though he’s fine now, it was not a pleasant experience for any of us and I’ll strongly recommend you keep it far from your dog.
oh. Sorry about that. Watercress is a no-no for dogs. They can cause kidney and thyroid damage in dogs and you won’t find it funny as they would struggle greatly with that. It’s a good thing to know that your dog is fine.
Do NOT serve watercress to your puppy/dog as the results aren’t pretty. I have had two dogs that were mistakenly served watercress as a regular meal and it was horrible. I lost one and the other one suffered greatly before we got him well. If you can, just stick with regular dog food and you’ll be thankful for that.