The Answer
In short, if you are wondering if you can give your dog some radish or not, the answer is yes, you can safely give you dog radish, although they probably wont like it.
More Information About Radishes For Dogs
Dogs can eat radish as an occasional treat, but most dogs will not enjoy the spicy taste. No harm has been found by feeding dogs radishes, however most dogs choose not to eat radish when it is presented to them. If your dog enjoys the taste, you can give them some on occasion to introduce more fiber to their diet.
Like broccoli radishes contain a compound called isothiocyanate which can be toxic in high levels. However the amount of the compound is much smaller in radishes. It has been said that it is safe to feed broccoli if it amounts to less than 5% of your dogs food intake. Over 10% can cause serious stomach aches, and above 25% can be fatal. Since radishes have a smaller amount of isothiocyanate in them, it is safe to assume that if you follow the same guidelines, your dog will be safe.
Giving Your Dog Radish For The First Time
If your dog has never had radish before, start with a small piece. This is a good way to see if your dog will enjoy it, or will just spit it out. Many dog owners say their dog enjoys playing with a small slice of radish for a long period of time before they eat it, so don’t be discouraged if your dog spits it out at first, they may want to chew on it a little and slowly eat it.
Warning About Wild Radish Flowers
The wild radish flower is a wild plant that is unrelated to the radishes you would use in your food. These flowers can be harmful to dogs. Do not mix up the two!
Positive And Negative Properties Of Radishes For Dogs
Radishes, along with many other fruits, are a rich source of fiber. If you need to increase the amount of fiber in your dogs diet, trying radish could be a good idea.
Unfortunately most dogs do not enjoy the taste of radish, so if you are buying radish with the intent to give it to your dog, do not be surprised if they do not want to eat it.
What Are Radishes?
A radish is an edible root vegetable. They was originally domesticated in Europe, during the pre-Roman era. Today radishes are consumed throughout the world, usually in a raw form, as a topping to salads.
Radish Nutritional Information
One cup of sliced radishes is approximately 116g.
One cup of radishes has the following nutritional
information in it:
Calories: 18
Fat: 0.1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 45.2mg
Potassium: 270.3mg
Protein: 0.8g
In Conclusion
Giving your dog the occasional radish is fine, and can be healthy. As long as you are giving your dog the radishes in moderation, and are not replacing their regular diet with them, your dog will be fine. Don’t be shocked if you give your dog a slice of radish and it does not want to eat it, as most dogs will not enjoy the taste, however some dog owners say their dog cant get enough.
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I give my dog a radish to play with like a ball. She runs around the house with it, and plays with it all day. It usually lasts a day or two before she eats the whole thing.
I would think that a dog would hate the taste of a radish. Good to know that they are not toxic!