Can dogs eat Celosia?

Overview

Celosia is rich in iron, protein, and vitamin A. However, raw celosia contains oxalic acid and nitrates, which can potentially cause toxicity and liver damage to dogs. Although these harmful compounds dissolve during the cooking process, the exact suitability of feeding celosia to dogs is unconcluded due to the lack of direct study on this topic.

Benefits

Celosia, or Lagos spinach, has high protein content, which helps in the development and repair of tissues.
Celosia also contains vitamin C and vitamin A which are immune boosters. It's also a good source of iron which is essential in carrying oxygen to the cells.

Risks

Celosia contains oxalic acid and nitrates, which can be toxic to dogs and may lead to kidney damage. These anti-nutrients can be dissolved through boiling.
Celosia is used as forage for poultry and other livestock; however, there are no direct studies that have been done on the suitability of feeding celosia to dogs.