Vegetables · Food guide
Can dogs eat beets?
Yes, cooked and in small amounts. Beets are high in oxalic acid, so skip them if your dog is prone to bladder stones.
Not a substitute for advice from your vetUpdated Oct 24, 2026
AI imageHow much beets can your dog have?
As a snack, the 10% rule applies. As part of a balanced meal, the amount depends on the whole feeding plan.
No single food covers all nutrients.
Set your dog's ideal weight.
As a snack, no more than a day. That's .
Daily energy needs calculated the same way as in the Kahuno app.
The 10% limit applies to snacks and treats according to WSAVA, not to meals.Yellow: this amount is only a guideline. Keep the restrictions below in mind.
What's in beets?
Composition per 100 g
Energy and macros
| Energy | 58 kcal |
| Protein | 1.6 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g |
| Water | 85.3 g |
Minerals
| Calcium | 27 mg |
| Phosphorus | 26 mg |
| Ca : P ⓘ | 1.04 : 1 |
| Sodium | 52 mg |
| Potassium | 302 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |
| Copper | 90 µg |
| Iodine | 1.8 µg |
Vitamins and fatty acids
| Vitamin A | 2 µg RE |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg |
| Linoleic acid | 0.04 g |
| Omega-3 | 0 g |
| EPA | 0 g |
| DHA | 0 g |
Source: Max Rubner-Institut. (2025). Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS), Version 4.0 — Deutsche Nährstoffdatenbank. doi.org
Composition per 100 g
Energy and macros
| Energy | 43 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Water | 87 g |
Minerals
| Calcium | 17 mg |
| Phosphorus | 41 mg |
| Ca : P ⓘ | 0.41 : 1 |
| Sodium | 56 mg |
| Potassium | 342 mg |
| Magnesium | 24 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |
| Copper | 84 µg |
| Iodine | 0.4 µg |
Vitamins and fatty acids
| Vitamin A | 2 µg RE |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg |
| Linoleic acid | 0.04 g |
| Omega-3 | 0 g |
| EPA | 0 g |
| DHA | 0 g |
Source: Max Rubner-Institut. (2025). Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS), Version 4.0 — Deutsche Nährstoffdatenbank. doi.org
Composition per 100 g
Energy and macros
| Energy | 43 kcal |
| Protein | 2.1 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.2 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Water | 86.8 g |
Minerals
| Calcium | 17 mg |
| Phosphorus | 42 mg |
| Ca : P ⓘ | 0.4 : 1 |
| Sodium | 57 mg |
| Potassium | 349 mg |
| Magnesium | 24 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |
| Copper | 86 µg |
| Iodine | 0.4 µg |
Vitamins and fatty acids
| Vitamin A | 2 µg RE |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg |
| Linoleic acid | 0.04 g |
| Omega-3 | 0 g |
| EPA | 0 g |
| DHA | 0 g |
Source: Max Rubner-Institut. (2025). Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS), Version 4.0 — Deutsche Nährstoffdatenbank. doi.org
Key facts at a glance
What to watch out for
- High in oxalic acid: avoid if your dog has calcium oxalate stones or is prone to them
- No pickled beets from a jar: vinegar, salt and sugar
- No beet juice
How to feed beets the right way
- 1Feed them cooked and pour off the cooking water, since some of the oxalic acid ends up in it
- 2Cut them into small pieces or grate them finely
- 3Red pee or poop the next day comes from the beet's pigment
Safety rating for each dog
Can Romeo handle beets?
This page applies to dogs in general. In Kahuno, you add intolerances to the dog profile, and every ingredient gets a color-coded dot when you log it, checked for your dog specifically. Whoever feeds the dog in your household sees it right away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it beet or beetroot?
Both names are common and mean the same root, botanically Beta vulgaris. The German Nutrient Database (BLS) lists it as „Rote Rübe/Rote Bete".
Raw or cooked?
Cooked. Cooking lowers the oxalic acid content by 30 to 87%, because the soluble oxalates pass into the cooking water (Ernährungs Umschau 11/2009). So don't feed the cooking water too.
Can dogs with bladder stones eat beets?
Not with calcium oxalate stones. Veterinary literature advises that dogs with these stones avoid oxalate-rich foods (Today’s Veterinary Practice, 2026). With over 100 mg of oxalic acid per 100 g, beets are among the most oxalate-rich vegetables. Talk to your vet about your dog's diet.
Why is my dog's pee red after eating beets?
The beet's pigment colors pee and poop. According to the American Kennel Club, this is harmless and goes away after 12 to 24 hours. If the color lasts longer or your dog seems sick, call your vet.
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- Weiß C. Oxalsäure. Ernährungs Umschau 11/2009, S. 636–639, Tabelle 1 (Rote Bete 181 mg je 100 g), Einteilung „hoher Oxalsäuregehalt", Kochverluste 30–87 %. Abgerufen am 24.10.2026.
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- Cook, Atiee. Understanding and Addressing Canine Calcium Oxalate Urolithiasis. Today’s Veterinary Practice, Jan/Feb 2026, Box 1 „CaOx Stone Promoters: Oxalate" und „Stone Prevention: Nutritional Management". Abgerufen am 24.10.2026.
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