The Best Vegetables for Dogs

There’s no doubt that meat plays a huge role in a dog's diet and overall health. Muscle meat, organ, and bone provide essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals such as calcium. Because dogs are able to get so much of what they need from animal protein, it comes as a surprise to many that dogs are actually omnivores. Several of the nutrients needed for a healthy, balanced diet are best found and easiest absorbed from plants. 

While most commercial dog foods are formulated with synthetic vitamins to balance the essential nutrients, some have formulated complete and balanced diets without the use of artificial ingredients. Sundays for Dogs uses whole, 100% human-grade plant ingredients to balance our recipes without the use of synthetics- just as nature intended. 

5 Best Vegetables for Dogs

Regardless of the diet a dog is currently being fed, all dogs can benefit from added veggies in their bowl as a dog food topper. Vegetables are one of the easiest ways to boost a dog’s current diet, as many dog-safe veggies are probably already sitting in your fridge. Keep reading for our top five vegetables to boost your dog’s health. 

1. Bell Pepper 

All colors of bell pepper are safe and healthy for dogs. They can be fed raw or steamed with the stem and seeds removed. Bell peppers contain the vitamins A, C, E, B6, B9, K1 as well as potassium and fiber. All of these nutrients are crucial to a well functioning immune and digestive system. Bell peppers are also loaded with antioxidants to help fight off inflammation in the body, making them especially beneficial to our senior pups who may be dealing with arthritis.