Artichokes: Safe for Dogs and Cats?

Plain artichoke is not toxic to dogs, but the tough leaves and fibrous pieces are difficult to chew and digest, so cooked bite-size pieces are the safer form.

Safe serving: A small piece of plain, cooked artichoke with no butter, salt, garlic, or seasoning.

Plain artichoke is not toxic to cats, but it is fibrous and difficult to digest, so only a small, soft, cooked piece should ever be offered.

Safe serving: A small piece of plain, cooked artichoke with no butter, salt, garlic, or seasoning.