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7 Delicious Fruits Dogs Can Eat And Will Love

Dated: July 4, 2020 Last Modified: July 24, 2020


Fruit is loaded with antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins that are great for humans. In fact, some are considered superfoods that can help ward off cancer. But are fruits good for your dog?

The answer is some of them.

While many fruits are fine for your dog to eat, others are toxic and come with risks. For instance, some fruits for dogs to avoid are grapes or avocados, and you need to be careful when it comes to plums and cherries when pits are present.

The following information covers safe fruits for dogs, and what benefits they provide.

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7 Delicious Safe Fruits for Dogs

Mango

Mangoes are delicious fruit dogs can have. The juicy, sweet treat is loaded with vitamins E, C, A, and B6. Mangoes also contain beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, and potassium. Always remember to remove the pit before feeding mango to your pooch.

Not only can it be a choking hazard, but it also contains a small amount of cyanide. Mango is a fruit that should be given in moderation due to its high sugar content.

Watermelon

Watermelon can make a great treat on sultry summer days. They are 92% water, so they help with hydration, and are loaded with potassium and vitamins B-6, C, and A. Just keep in mind that your dog should only eat the flesh, so remove the rind and any seeds first.

Strawberries

Strawberry is one of the best fruit for dogs. They are full of vitamin C and fibre, and they also contain an enzyme that’s known to help whiten teeth as your pooch chews. Much like mango, be aware of the sugar content and give in moderation.

Apples

Apples are a great source of fibre, as well as vitamins C and A. They are a great treat for older dogs because they are low in fat and protein. Just be sure to core the apple and remove all seeds. If it’s hot outside try to see if your dog likes them frozen.

Peaches

Fresh or frozen peaches can be great fruit snacks for dogs. In fact, they are a wonderful source of both vitamin A and fibre, and can even help fight infections.

However, just like mangoes, the pit contains small amounts of cyanide and needs to be removed. It’s also a good idea to skip canned peaches since they are prepared using large amounts of sugar.

Bananas

When it comes to dog-friendly fruits, bananas are usually near the top of every list. This is because when given in moderation, they are a great low-calorie treat. They are also high in biotin, potassium, copper, fibre, and other vitamins.

Though they are low in sodium and cholesterol, due to their high sugar content bananas should never be part of your dog’s daily diet.

Raspberries

Raspberries are another fruit that’s great for senior dogs. When given in moderation they contain lots of antioxidants, fibre, vitamin C, and manganese.

They are low in calories and sugar and offer anti-inflammatory properties which may help ease your senior dog’s ageing joints. Just be mindful about how many you give, as they do contain trace amounts of xylitol so keep a serving to less than one cup at a time.

There are lots of other fruits dogs can eat that we didn’t mention. However, there are also quite a few that are toxic or otherwise dangerous for dogs. So, like anything else, do your research before giving your dog any type of human food.

 

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Dated: July 4, 2020

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