Bell Pepper

A tiny piece of seeded, stemmed bell pepper can be offered as a trial treat with a little vitamin C.

One small piece per serving without reducing main-diet intake.

Rinse, remove seeds and stem, dice very small and serve raw or steamed.

Pungent peppers irritate a cat's gut too, so contact a vet if one is eaten; cats have very little need for vegetables anyway.

Bell pepper is rich in vitamin C and vitamin A, and most dogs take a few raw pieces happily once the seeds and stem are out.

2-3 small pieces per serving (one for a small dog), within roughly 10% of daily energy intake.

Rinse, remove seeds, stem and inner membrane, then cut into small pieces and serve raw or steamed; no salt, oil or dip.

Hot chillies and jalapenos contain capsaicin that irritates the mouth and gut and must not be fed, so contact a vet if one is eaten; always remove the seeds and stem to prevent choking.