Can Dogs Eat Carrots? If So, Are Carrots Good for Dogs

You have already seen the number of nutrients that carrots provide. And they are full of properties that benefit the health of your furry friend,

how not to include this delicious vegetable in your diet? These are the main properties and benefits of carrots for dogs :

It promotes hydration

Its consumption favors the hydration of the cells and this translates into better functioning of the organism in general.

Apart from the fact that a water can drink water directly,

it is necessary that the food provides natural moisture, which facilitates digestion and that the water is better distributed among the cells when it is acquired more space in more adequate quantities,

instead of just receive a large amount each time the animal drinks water,

which can lead to saturation and consequent waste of water. Therefore, we always recommend not only giving animals the feed but combining natural or homemade food with these compounds in their usual diet, although not mixing them in the same food or digestion.

A good source of energy

The carbohydrates that this vegetable contains are a great source of fast energy for the can. Therefore,

it is a good option to include in diets for dogs that exercise a lot, but never to replace animal protein.

On the other hand, they may be less beneficial for dogs that do not exercise, those that are more homemade or that due to health problems cannot run and jump so much.

Thus, it is a very beneficial source of energy because the body can spend it quickly, as long as there is a need for such energy expenditure, otherwise, it will accumulate increasing the weight.

Prevents and eliminates dental tartar

Biting raw carrots cleans the teeth, removing excess dental plaque and soft tartar about to become plaques of hard tartar, which can only be removed with oral hygiene. Therefore, giving this raw food will help prevent tartar and eliminate the one that has accumulated before. In addition, the chewing action, along with vitamins, also helps strengthen the gums.

Ideal for dogs with diarrhea and digestive problems

It is a perfect ingredient for soft or soft diets if boiled is included. Thanks to a large amount of fiber they provide to the body, carrots help in the intestinal transit and facilitate digestion.

Therefore, they are suitable to be part of the feeding of sick dogs with diarrhea or digestive conditions. Anyway, this is something generic, so in each case, depending on the condition and condition, the veterinarian may indicate if this type of soft diet is appropriate or if another is better.

Improves defenses, eyesight, and skin

The beta-carotenes contained in this vegetable are transformed into vitamin A when digested by the can, improving the immune system and fighting the oxidation of cells, that is, they are immuno-stimulants and antioxidants.

This favors, especially, eye health, fur, and skin. All this makes eyesight better, does not suffer from overexertion and helps prevent cataracts and other diseases by degeneration of the ocular system.

It also improves the structure of the skin and hair, slowing the aging of these cells, in addition to helping the sun harm the skinless when it is exposed in excess. Therefore, it is especially good to give carrots to dogs of hairless breeds or who have little for any condition.

Ideal for overweight and obese dogs

A carrot is an ideal food for dogs that have a few extra pounds, as long as they are given as a prize, other than the basis of their food. It entertains them at the same time that it doesn’t put on anything, because it has few calories and this is always better than giving them any snack that can contain a lot of fat.

In addition, by giving it as a snack or prize, it helps control your desire to eat at all times or because of anxiety, as many dogs can eat a lot at one time or spend the day eating, with hardly any control, and also usually happens in obese dogs or overweight.

You will notice that it is easier for you to lose weight if you include carrots as part of your balanced diet, which must have been prescribed by a veterinarian. Of course, for these dogs it is vital to start moving more slowly, to increase the exercise and lose weight.

It helps regulate cholesterol and triglycerides

Thanks to the large amount of fiber they provide, they help reduce triglycerides in your dog’s blood. In short, it helps reduce cholesterol levels.

It is rare in dogs, but some such as miniature schnauzer has more propensity.

It helps reduce anxiety

The fact of having to chew a raw carrot helps to spend accumulated energy favoring relaxation and, in this way, the levels of anxiety, nervousness or stress that the dog can have accumulated are reduced.

If you detect that your hairy has this problem, this vegetable can help you relax a bit at certain times,

but it is vital that you put yourself in the hands of veterinarians and ethologists to solve it.

Dogs can eat raw and cooked carrots, boiled in water or baked in the oven. However,

it is always better for dogs to eat cooked carrots because in this way their digestion is easier and they better assimilate the starch it contains.

From a COMO we advise you to try to give a small amount of this vegetable to your furry friend and watch how he reacts. If you like both Kurdish and cooked, then you can combine both forms, since both have their advantages.

If your dog tolerates the digestion of a raw carrot well, you will be helping him clean his teeth as well as favoring the reduction of his anxiety levels and providing some entertainment.

Also, remember to always clean it, remove the part of the stem and remove the skin before boiling it and give it to the dog, as if you were going to eat it.

We do not recommend giving it sofrito, or in very elaborate stews with a variety of spices (especially if any is spicy), because this type of dishes could sit badly and cause diarrhea.

It is not convenient to mix this vegetable with the feed or the wet food with which you feed your dog, since the times of digestion are different, especially with the feed or croquetas. However, if you want to include carrots in your diet in a healthy way,

mix them with other natural foods to prepare homemade food for your dog.

Anyway, we advise you to be your veterinarian who tells you the amount and frequency with which you can give carrots to your dog because each case can be different, although a high and daily dose will never be appropriate.

Recipes with a carrot for dogs – ideas

Some of the best recipes with a carrot for dogs that you can offer your furry without problems, as long as you adjust the ingredients of the rest of the dish to your real needs, are the following:

• Carrot cookies for dogs.
• Rice with chicken and carrot.
• Beef stew with a carrot.
• Cupcakes, muffins or carrot cakes for dogs.
• Baked dried carrot snacks.

We even recommend that you give the whole frozen carrot in summer, so that it refreshes while entertaining you in licking and nibbling it slowly.

Remember that it is about cooking in a way very similar to when we do it for us, avoiding the fried ones, very heavy stews or spiced with a lot of spice, without adding salt or sugars, as well as following the veterinarian’s guidelines in each case.

In this video, you will see an example of how to make cookies for apple and carrot dogs.

Can a puppy be given carrot?

Yes, you can give a carrot to your puppy and we advise you to do it. The carbohydrates and calcium that are present in this food will help the development and growth of the can.

Of course, you must give it chopped and cooked. In this case, it is not good for raw coma to eat regularly because, because your teeth are forming and your digestive system continues to form and prepare to digest more variety of foods, your teeth and gums may hurt, as well as having more ease to accumulate gases. So, facilitate the way to eat these beneficial vegetables to your puppy by giving them cooked.

When not to give carrots to dogs

Most veterinarians specializing in canine nutrition claim that carrots are good for dogs in the form of snacks or as prizes,

but never as a regular food or as a basis for their diet. Despite all the good we have seen so far, carrots also have contraindications and some effects to take into account if we give them in excessive quantities.

Contraindications of carrots for dogs

• Dogs with diabetes can eat carrots in low amounts, always controlling the amounts of glucose to also know which dose of insulin is appropriate.
• Dogs with digestive problems, especially if they are chronic, should eat this vegetable always cooked, since raw is contraindicated because it requires more work from the digestive system for its decomposition and absorption.
• They run the risk of causing inflammation in the dog’s intestine. High consumption of carrots can lead to difficulties in correctly processing all its components and the consequence is intestinal inflammation and diarrhea.

Negative effects of excess carrots

• Secondary diabetes.
• Overweight and obesity.
• Heavy digestions and gases, especially if they are given these raw vegetables.
• Hypervitaminosis, which can lead to symptoms such as weakening of the muscles with muscle tremors, vomiting, loss of appetite, excessive drooling, polydipsia (drink more water), polyuria (urinate more times), mane or feces with dark blood, and so on.

However, these health problems usually occur for other reasons or, if the unbalanced diet that includes too many carrots and other vegetables,

and too little meat, has something to do with a specific case of these diseases, it will be because they have also occurred other factors, such as sedentary lifestyle.

From a COMO we advise you to give carrots to your dog, but in moderation. Like most foods, these vegetables are very beneficial, but excesses are always bad. Always consult your veterinarian before venturing to give your pet something different.