Cabbage is a leafy cruciferous vegetable sold as green, red, savoy, and napa heads, plus shredded coleslaw mixes. It is used raw in slaws and salads or cooked in soups, stir-fries, braises, and stuffed rolls. Cabbage provides fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin K, though large portions may cause gas in some pets.
Prep usually includes removing outer leaves, cutting out the dense core, and slicing or chopping into ribbons or wedges. Cooked cabbage is often paired with butter, bacon, sausage, onions, garlic, vinegar, or salty broths. Stuffed cabbage rolls and corned beef dinners can also carry heavy salt and fat. Slaws can include sugary dressings or mayonnaise. Those additions are usually a bigger issue than plain cabbage.
Fermented versions such as sauerkraut and kimchi are more acidic and often much higher in sodium. Kimchi also commonly includes alliums and chili. Frozen cabbage blends may include sauces or seasoning packets. For pets, small plain cooked portions are usually better tolerated than rich or heavily seasoned cabbage dishes.
