Can dogs eat cauliflower?
Dogs Trust lists cauliflower among human foods dogs can usually have in moderation. RSPCA and PDSA list it cooked. Large amounts may cause gas (AKC).
How to serve it: cooked, unseasoned, no sauce, cut into small pieces
Good to know: Only ASPCA mentions it raw, and only for pets in general – so we go with cooked.
How much is okay
All treats together: at most 10% of daily calories. Enter your dog’s weight:
Cauliflower
up to 9.6 oz a day
273 g · about 15 florets
10% of 629 kcal a day, for a spayed or neutered dog with normal activity. If your dog gets other treats too, give less.
Questions
What amount of cauliflower is okay for my dog?
All treats together: at most 10% of daily calories. For a spayed or neutered dog with normal activity weighing 22 lb, that’s up to 9.6 oz (273 g) (about 15 florets) a day. Work out the amount for your dog above.
Can cats eat cauliflower?
Yes, in small amounts. RSPCA lists cooked cauliflower, cut into small pieces, as a food that's fine for cats and dogs in moderation. Treats at most 10–15% of daily calories (Cornell).
Sources
- Dogs Trust – What foods are toxic to dogs (cauliflower among human foods usually fine in moderation)
- RSPCA – How to keep your pets safe from Christmas dangers (cooked cauliflower in small pieces for cats and dogs)
- PDSA – How to have a pet-friendly Christmas (plain cooked cauliflower for dogs and cats)
- AKC – Why Does My Dog Fart So Much? (large amounts of cauliflower and gas)
- AKC – Did Your Pet Gain Weight During the Pandemic? (cauliflower as snack, treats at most 10%)
- ASPCA – Sharing is Caring: Foods You Can Safely Share with Your Pet (pets in general)
- Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (23 kcal per 100 g)
Last checked: October 2026