Can dogs eat sunflower seeds?

The sunflower seeds should be peeled, and the seeds should be unsalted. Sunflower seed shells are not meant to be digested, and because of this, they can cause your dog to have a stomach ache. If the sunflower seeds are salted, they become unhealthy for dogs, as salt is very unhealthy for them. read more

Sunflower seeds are a safe food to give to your dog on a couple conditions. The sunflower seeds should be peeled, and the seeds should be unsalted. Sunflower seed shells are not meant to be digested, and because of this, they can cause your dog to have a stomach ache. read more

Yes, dogs can eat sunflower seeds in moderation. Sunflower seeds are good sources of minerals, vitamins and monounsaturated fat which are healthy fat. The vitamin E in sunflower seeds can improve dog’s skin and coat, Eating one ounce sunflower seeds can meet dog’s daily vitamin E needs. read more

A dog can eat sunflower seed’s kernel, but should not ingest the actual black shell of the sunflower seed. If your dog eats the shells, severe diarrhea and gastrointestinal distress may occur. By themselves, sunflower seeds are very nutritious and it’s a powerful antioxidant (PDF). read more