Plain bell pepper is safe for dogs in small amounts. For cats, keep servings tiny as the digestive system handles it less well. Remove the stem, seeds, and white inner ribs; avoid spicy or oily preparations.
Bell peppers are mild capsicum fruits sold in green, red, yellow, and orange. Green peppers are less ripe and slightly bitter; red, yellow, and orange are sweeter and riper.
Bell peppers are eaten raw on veggie trays and cooked in stir-fries, fajitas, omelets, soups, and stuffed pepper recipes. They're often paired with onion, garlic, chili, and sauces.
Jarred roasted peppers are packed in oil, vinegar, or brine and may contain garlic or spices. Frozen pepper blends may include onions. Pepper skin can be harder to digest in large pieces.
