Celery is a crunchy stalk vegetable sold as whole bunches, hearts, pre-cut sticks, and soup mixes. It is used raw in salads and snack trays or cooked in soups, stews, stuffing, and stock bases. Celery provides water and modest fiber, but large portions may cause gas or loose stool.
Typical prep includes washing stalks, trimming tough ends, and cutting across the fibers into smaller pieces. Celery often appears in recipes with onion, garlic, butter, salt, or creamy dips. Juice blends and green smoothies may also include concentrated celery flavor and acidic additives.
The long strings in raw stalks can be difficult for some pets to chew. Smaller chopped pieces or lightly cooked celery are usually easier to tolerate. Stuffed celery snacks often include peanut butter, cream cheese, or raisins. Celery seed and celery salt are also common in seasoning blends and are not the same as plain stalk pieces. Avoid seasoned celery dishes and avoid dip-coated snack celery.
