My 10 kg dog ate a whole head of endive while my two smaller dogs did not — do I need to worry about the other dogs even though they did not eat any?

My 10 kg dog ate a whole head of endive while my two smaller dogs did not — do I need to worry

Short answer

Endive is safe for dogs in small amounts, and a whole head is unlikely to cause any serious problem for your 10 kg dog, though she may pass some loose stool today from the extra fiber. Your other two dogs did not eat anything, so there is no immediate risk to them. That said, if any pieces of endive are lying around the house, make sure they cannot reach them — dogs will scavange anything left on the floor. Check under furniture and in trash bins where bits may have been dropped. As long as no other dog gets into it, the situation is fine for everyone.

Endive — Food safety facts

Safe to share · Dogs · full breakdown on the linked food page

Safe as a small green treat.

Dogs and cats carry the same rating (Safe to share), so the notes below hold for either pet.

Endive is not toxic to dogs. The real limit is calories, fat and salt, so treat it as a small extra alongside the normal ration rather than a meal in itself.

There is no poisoning risk here, and the usual problem is simply eating too much at once: a heavy fat or salt load can bring on loose stools or a single vomit. Offer water, keep an eye on the pet for 24 hours, and do not induce vomiting.

Endive can stay on the rotation, but only as an extra mouthful: keep the rest of the day's food unchanged and watch the next walk and the stool that comes with it.

The full verdict, portion guidance and serving notes are collected on the Endive food facts page.

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My 10 kg dog ate a whole head of endive while my two smaller dogs did not — do I need to worry about the other dogs even though they did not eat any?

Endive — Food safety facts

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