I tried giving my pup some Brussels sprouts the other day, and OMG… the gas was unreal. I know they’re supposed to be good for dogs, but did I overdo it? How much is too much?
Yeah, Brussels sprouts are safe, but they gotta be in moderation. Too much fiber can mess with digestion.
Eli said:
Yeah, Brussels sprouts are safe, but they gotta be in moderation. Too much fiber can mess with digestion.
Makes sense! How much do you usually give?
Eli said:
Yeah, Brussels sprouts are safe, but they gotta be in moderation. Too much fiber can mess with digestion.
Makes sense! How much do you usually give?
I keep it to like 1-2 sprouts for small dogs, maybe 2-3 for bigger ones. Any more and it’s a fart fest lol.
Did you cook them first? Raw ones can be harder to digest.
Wylie said:
Did you cook them first? Raw ones can be harder to digest.
Nah, I gave them raw. Didn’t even think about that!
Wylie said:
Did you cook them first? Raw ones can be harder to digest.
Nah, I gave them raw. Didn’t even think about that!
Yeah, cooking helps. Steamed or boiled is best—makes it easier on their stomach and less gassy.
Also, don’t give them the tough stalks. Choking hazard for smaller pups.
Whit said:
Also, don’t give them the tough stalks. Choking hazard for smaller pups.
Didn’t even think about that! I just tossed them a whole sprout.
Whit said:
Also, don’t give them the tough stalks. Choking hazard for smaller pups.
Didn’t even think about that! I just tossed them a whole sprout.
Yeah, best to chop or shred them. Makes it safer and easier to eat.
Brussels sprouts have a ton of antioxidants too, so they’re actually pretty good for dogs. Just gotta avoid overfeeding.
Chen said:
Brussels sprouts have a ton of antioxidants too, so they’re actually pretty good for dogs. Just gotta avoid overfeeding.
Oh nice! I was just worried I messed up. Good to know they’re healthy.
Anyone ever had their dog get diarrhea from these? Mine had a bad reaction once.
Rowan said:
Anyone ever had their dog get diarrhea from these? Mine had a bad reaction once.
Probably too much fiber at once. If that happens, just cut back or stop giving them altogether.
Rowan said:
Anyone ever had their dog get diarrhea from these? Mine had a bad reaction once.
If the diarrhea keeps up, might be best to check with the vet.