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Can dogs and cats eat cabbage?

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    Caution

    Cabbage safety for dogs

    Plain, cooked cabbage is not toxic to dogs, but it can cause gas and large, frequent amounts may interfere with thyroid function because cabbage contains thiocyanate.

    Toxic principle: Thiocyanate with large, repeated intake

    Watch for

    • gas
    • digestive upset
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    Caution

    Cabbage safety for cats

    Plain, cooked cabbage is not toxic to cats, but it can cause gas and large, frequent amounts may interfere with thyroid function because cabbage contains thiocyanate.

    Toxic principle: Thiocyanate with large, repeated intake

    Watch for

    • gas
    • digestive upset
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