Fine as a treat
Can dogs eat asparagus?
Asparagus is safe but tough. Cook it — raw stalks are hard to chew and can cause an obstruction.
How to prepare it
Steamed or boiled plain, cut into short pieces. Never the fern, which is toxic.
Never in this form
The ornamental asparagus fern, which is a different plant and is toxic.
Portion
About 20 kcal per 100 g.
Also check for
- butter and hollandaise
- the ornamental fern
How confident is this
established
Well established in the veterinary literature and consistent across sources.
- USDA FoodData Central
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
Further reading
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Informational only, and not a substitute for veterinary advice. Individual dogs vary, and this page cannot account for your dog's age, size, health conditions or medication. If you are worried, phone a vet — that call is always the right call.