Fine as a treat
Can dogs eat green beans?
Green beans are safe, filling and very low in calories — a genuinely useful food for a dog on a weight-loss plan.
How to prepare it
Plain, raw or steamed. No butter, salt or seasoning.
Portion
About 31 kcal per 100 g.
Also check for
- salt in tinned beans
- garlic or onion in prepared dishes
How confident is this
established
Well established in the veterinary literature and consistent across sources.
- USDA FoodData Central
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.