Vegetables · Food guide
Can dogs eat spinach?
Yes, in small amounts and cooked. Spinach is high in oxalic acid, which can be a problem for dogs prone to bladder stones.
Not a substitute for advice from your vetUpdated Sep 26, 2026
AI imageHow much spinach 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 spinach?
Composition per 100 g
Energy and macros
| Energy | 22 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Water | 90.2 g |
Minerals
| Calcium | 98 mg |
| Phosphorus | 55 mg |
| Ca : P ⓘ | 1.78 : 1 |
| Sodium | 60 mg |
| Potassium | 690 mg |
| Magnesium | 82 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.9 mg |
| Copper | 133 µg |
| Iodine | 5 µg |
Vitamins and fatty acids
| Vitamin A | 804 µg RE |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 3.6 mg |
| Linoleic acid | 0.03 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.16 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 | 18 kcal |
| Protein | 2.1 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.9 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Water | 91.7 g |
Minerals
| Calcium | 81 mg |
| Phosphorus | 46 mg |
| Ca : P ⓘ | 1.77 : 1 |
| Sodium | 50 mg |
| Potassium | 573 mg |
| Magnesium | 68 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.7 mg |
| Copper | 110 µg |
| Iodine | 4 µg |
Vitamins and fatty acids
| Vitamin A | 741 µg RE |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg |
| Linoleic acid | 0.03 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.13 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
- Not for dogs with urinary stones or kidney disease
- Only as a small add-on
Safety rating for each dog
Can Romeo handle spinach?
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
How much spinach can my dog eat?
As a snack alongside regular food, the 10% rule applies. For a normally active 10 kg dog, that's about 286 g of Spinach per day. No single food covers all nutrients, so as part of a balanced meal, the amount depends on the whole feeding plan. If you make your dog's food yourself, have a veterinary nutritionist check the feeding plan.
What should I do if my dog ate too much spinach?
Usually the dog reacts with soft stool or gas. Offer water and make the next meal smaller. If your dog vomits, seems lethargic or has ongoing diarrhea, call your vet.
