Dog Health
Thanksgiving Food Safety List for Your Dog
December 13, 2022
Activities For Your Dog
March 01, 2023
Gardening has always been a favorite activity among many. There's just something special about eating fruits and vegetables grown from your own backyard! If you're a dog owner that's new to gardening and are looking to start your own garden, there are a few things you need to know.
Having a good understanding of what fruit, vegetable and herb plants are safe for dogs all the way to helpful dog-friendly gardening tips, will help set up your dog-friendly garden for success. In this post, we'll be covering all of the above and more!
Dog-Friendly Fruits & Vegetables
If you've always wanted to grow your own fruits and vegetables at home, it's important to keep in mind which ones are safe for your dog, especially if your dog will have access to the area they will be growing in.
Below are a few dog-friendly fruits and vegetables for your garden:
Adding the perfect seasonings to your food can be fun and safe for your dogs! There are actually a handful of herbs that can be added to your dog's food or used in treats in moderation.
Below is a list of dog-friendly herbs for your garden:
Since there are many plants that are poisonous to dogs, we highly recommend checking out this list of Poisonous Plants For Dogs from AKC and/or the Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List For Dogs from ASPCA to see if any of the plants you are looking to plant in your garden are toxic to your dog.
In addition to the plants listed in the article, if your dog has ingested a poisonous plant, please call the Pet Poison Hotline (855-764-7661) immediately and someone will be able to help instruct you on next steps.
Some additional tips when calling the Pet Poison Hotline or your vet:
When creating a dog-friendly garden, in addition to choosing plants that are not toxic to dogs, it is also important to keep a few extra tips in mind:
Are you excited to create your very own dog-friendly garden? We are too! If you create your own, take a selfie with your pup in your garden and tag us on Instagram @carlsonpetproducts so we can see all of your luscious garden greens!