Ever wondered about what carrots are doing for you - or more importantly, your pet? In their raw or cooked form, carrots provide an excellent, nutritious snack for your pups (when served in bite-size chunks to avoid a choking hazard). Cooking - including lightly steaming - this tasty orange vegetable allows you to reap the full nutritional benefits for your pet.

So what are the top benefits of including carrots in your dog’s diet? An excellent source of potassium, vitamin A, fibre, beta-carotene (and more), carrots are a su-paw source of all-round goodness. Read on for more about the benefits of carrots...

1. Immune System Support

Full of antioxidants including beta-carotene and vitamin C, carrots are a great food to help promote a healthy immune system in dogs. Vitamin C is great for bone and joint health and supporting the immune system, as well as being a powerful antioxidant which reduces inflammation and supports healthy ageing.

2. Improved vision

With their high levels of beta-carotene (which is converted by the body into vitamin A), carrots are great for your dog’s vision - vitamin A is essential for maintaining healthy eyesight. Not to mention, they also contain lutein - an antioxidant and carotenoid integral to dog eye health.

With high levels of both soluble and insoluble fibre, carrots bring a heap of benefits to your dog’s digestive system. Insoluble fibre is helpful for pups suffering from constipation - instead of dissolving in water, it draws water into the intestines which can help to soften stools. Soluble fibre, on the other hand, such as the pectin in carrots, dissolves in water, creating a gel that slows digestion, firms up stools and helps manage blood glucose. It is also often fermented by the gut bacteria into fatty acids which help to protect the gut lining and prevent the buildup of harmful bacteria.