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Can dogs and cats eat rutabaga?

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Rutabaga safety for dogs

Plain, peeled, cooked rutabaga is safe for healthy dogs in small amounts, while hard whole pieces can be difficult to chew and digest.

Safe serving: A small amount of plain, peeled, cooked, mashed rutabaga with no salt, butter, garlic, or onion.

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Rutabaga safety for cats

Plain, peeled, cooked rutabaga is not toxic to healthy cats, but it is unnecessary and should only be an occasional small taste.

Safe serving: A small amount of plain, peeled, cooked, mashed rutabaga with no salt, butter, garlic, or onion.

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