Here is every vegetable we cover, grouped by how safe it is for dogs. Plain, washed and cut-up vegetables make good low-calorie treats, while onions and garlic are toxic in any form.
| Food | Short answer |
|---|---|
| Bell Peppers | Yes, plain bell peppers of any color are safe for dogs in moderation. Details → |
| Carrots | Yes, carrots are a safe, low-calorie snack for dogs, raw or cooked. Details → |
| Celery | Yes, celery is a safe, low-calorie crunchy snack. Details → |
| Corn | Yes, plain corn kernels are fine for dogs. Details → |
| Cucumbers | Yes, plain cucumber is a safe, low-calorie snack for dogs. Details → |
| Green beans | Yes, plain green beans are a safe, low-calorie treat, raw, steamed or canned with no added salt. Details → |
| Lettuce | Yes, plain lettuce is generally safe for dogs in moderation. Details → |
| Peas | Yes, fresh or frozen peas are fine as an occasional treat. Details → |
| Pumpkin | Yes, plain pure pumpkin is healthy for dogs. Details → |
| Sweet potatoes | Yes, plain cooked sweet potato is a safe treat for most dogs. Details → |
| Zucchini | Yes, plain zucchini is safe for dogs in moderation, raw, steamed or cooked. Details → |
| Food | Short answer |
|---|---|
| Broccoli | Yes, in small amounts. Details → |
| Cabbage | Dogs can eat cabbage in moderation, but it produces a lot of gas. Details → |
| Mushrooms | Plain, washed supermarket mushrooms are generally fine in small amounts, but wild mushrooms can be deadly. Details → |
| Potatoes | Yes, plain cooked potato is okay in small amounts. Details → |
| Spinach | Dogs can have a little steamed spinach now and then, but it’s high in oxalates, so keep it small and infrequent, and skip it if your dog is prone to kidney or bladder stones. Details → |
| Tomatoes | Ripe red tomato flesh in small amounts is generally low-risk, but the green parts of the plant are not safe, and the AKC suggests skipping tomatoes altogether to be careful. Details → |
Of the vegetables we cover, these are toxic to dogs: garlic, onions, rhubarb. Avoid them raw, cooked or powdered.
These vegetables are rated safe in sensible amounts: bell peppers, carrots, celery, corn, cucumbers, green beans, lettuce, peas, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, zucchini. Serve them plain, with no salt, butter or seasoning.
It depends on the vegetable. Each food page explains whether to serve it raw, steamed or cooked, and how to cut it to avoid choking.
Each food page lists its own sources, mainly the AKC, ASPCA, Pet Poison Helpline, VCA, PetMD and FDA.
Last checked: 2026-11-10. General information, not veterinary advice.
