Can Yorkies eat brussels sprouts?
Yes — plain, cooked Brussels sprouts in small amounts are safe for Yorkies, but they're known for causing gas, so keep the portion modest.
Brussels sprouts aren't toxic to dogs, and a little plain cooked sprout can be a healthy nibble for a Yorkie. Like their cabbage and broccoli cousins, though, they're famous for causing wind — they contain compounds that ferment in the gut and can make a tiny dog gassy, so a small portion is best. Serve them cooked soft and completely plain, steamed or boiled with no oil, salt, butter, onion, or garlic, and cut small. Skip roasted-with-bacon or seasoned versions. A piece or two of plain cooked sprout is a light, fibre-rich treat for a 4-7 lb dog.
What Yorkie owners need to know
- Serve them cooked soft and plain — no oil, salt, butter, bacon, onion, or garlic.
- Brussels sprouts are notorious for causing gas, so start with a small amount.
- Cut them into small pieces; a piece or two is plenty for a tiny dog.
How preparation changes the answer
| Preparation | Status | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Plain, cooked soft, cut small, modest amount | Safe if prepared right | A fibre-rich treat when kept small and occasional. |
| Roasted with bacon, oil, or seasoning | Only small amounts | Added fat, salt, onion, or garlic make these unsuitable for a tiny dog. |
Safe preparation
- Steam or boil the sprouts plain until soft, with no oil, salt, or seasoning.
- Let them cool and cut into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Offer a piece or two as an occasional treat or food topper.
Portion for a Yorkie
One or two small cooked sprouts, cut up, is plenty for a 4-7 lb Yorkie; keep them and all treats within about 10% of daily calories.
Nutrition at a glance
Calories
~36 kcal
per 100 g, cooked boiled Brussels sprouts (USDA FoodData Central)
Fibre
~2.6 g
per 100 g, cooked boiled Brussels sprouts (USDA FoodData Central)
Vitamin C
~62 mg
per 100 g, cooked boiled Brussels sprouts (USDA FoodData Central)
Possible benefits
- Low in calories, making a small amount a light snack.
- Provides fibre that supports healthy digestion.
- Rich in vitamins C and K plus antioxidants.
Risks & things to watch
- Well known for causing gas and bloating, especially in larger amounts.
- Tough raw sprouts are harder to chew and digest for a tiny dog.
- Oil, salt, bacon, onion, or garlic added in cooking are harmful to a small dog.
If your Yorkie ate too much
A little extra plain sprout may just cause gas or soft stools. If your dog ate a large amount or a seasoned, bacon-cooked version and seems bloated or unwell, contact your vet.
Frequently asked questions
Do Brussels sprouts really give my Yorkie gas?
They can. Brussels sprouts contain compounds that ferment in the gut and often cause wind, so keeping the portion small helps reduce the gas.
Can Yorkies eat raw Brussels sprouts?
It's better to cook them. Raw sprouts are firm and harder for a tiny dog to chew and digest, so steam or boil them soft and cut them small instead.
Sources
We cite authoritative veterinary, regulatory, and nutrition sources so you can check the evidence yourself.
- Nutrition dataUSDA FoodData CentralUSDA FoodData Central nutrient database
Supports: Human-food nutrient composition (calories, macronutrients, fibre, sugars). · Accessed 2026-07-01
- Poison controlASPCA Animal Poison Control CenterToxic and Non-Toxic Plants / People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets
Supports: Classification of foods that are toxic or dangerous to dogs. · Accessed 2026-07-01
The Yorkiefood Editorial Team
We research Yorkshire Terrier feeding from regulatory bodies, veterinary manuals, poison-control centres, and peer-reviewed nutrition literature, then explain it plainly. We are careful researchers, not veterinarians — our pages cite their sources so you can check the evidence yourself, and we always defer to your own vet for your dog.
First published 2026-07-15 · Last reviewed 2026-07-15
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Cauliflower
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Beets
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Bell Peppers
Yes — plain bell pepper with the seeds and stem removed and cut into small pieces is a crunchy, vitamin-rich treat for Yorkies.
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