Vegetable
Kale
Safe in moderation; best rotated with other greens rather than fed daily.
Preparation matters as much as the ingredient.
Who can eat it
DogsRabbitsGuinea pigsBearded dragonsBirds
Not suitable for
Sole daily green for any pet
Benefits
- Nutrient-dense leafy green
- Useful calcium source for herbivorous reptiles
Risks
- Contains oxalates and goitrogens — rotate, don't feed daily
- Large amounts may irritate the gut
Preparation and serving
- Preparation
- Washed, chopped; raw or lightly steamed.
- Serving guidance
- A small handful of chopped leaves as part of a varied greens mix, two or three times a week.