Best Fruits You Can Give your Dog
First-time pet owners may have too many questions on their minds regarding pets, their foods and do’s and don’ts involving pets. It is absolutely fine and normal to have questions as they show that you care. Chezhi, the third pet dog in my life but the first with whom I have been involved in every way possible, often sends me into question mode. “Which fruits can dogs eat?” was one of those many questions.
Apart from serving as a wonderful source of hydration for your furry friend, fruits are loaded with vitamins and minerals to support your dog’s health. Fruits possess anti-inflammatory properties. Being a very good source of antioxidants and rich in fiber, the right fruits for dogs keep your dog nourished and also offers variety to her plate.
Here is a list of fruits you can give your dog.
Banana
Rich in vitamin C and vitamin B6 and with high potassium content, the tasty banana can bring joy to your furry friend. Low in calorie but high in sugar, it is recommended to give banana as a treat to your dog. For a puppy, no more than a piece and for an adult dog, half of a medium-sized banana a day.
I take this moment to thank Dr. Baktha, a very senior veterinarian, whom I would like to call an animal encyclopedia and my niece, an auditor by profession, who has three pet girls and is always a foster mom with doors open for more and more that need attention. I also would like to thank the sources that supplied authentic information including researches on this field. Now, here is a list of fruits that you can give your dogs.
Why Should You Give Your Dog Fruits?
Am I going to get my share of fruits?
Fruits that Dogs Can Eat
First things first. Before serving any fruit to your dog, rinse the fruit well in running water, remove the seeds and pit of fruits. Also rind of watermelon should not be given to dogs.Here is a list of fruits you can give your dog.
Banana
Rich in vitamin C and vitamin B6 and with high potassium content, the tasty banana can bring joy to your furry friend. Low in calorie but high in sugar, it is recommended to give banana as a treat to your dog. For a puppy, no more than a piece and for an adult dog, half of a medium-sized banana a day.
Check this post for the benefits of banana for your dog.
Apple
Apples can make a great addition to your dog’s diet. Being rich in fibre, apples support digestion. It is also loaded with vitamins A and C.
Apple seeds are toxic to pets. Remove seeds and core before serving apple to your dog.
Apple
Apples can make a great addition to your dog’s diet. Being rich in fibre, apples support digestion. It is also loaded with vitamins A and C.
Apple seeds are toxic to pets. Remove seeds and core before serving apple to your dog.
Check this post for detailed benefits of apple for dogs.
Blueberry
High in antioxidant, blueberries promote overall health of your dog. A great fruit for heart health that also serves to reduce the impact of age-related cognitive dysfunction, it has been proven in a study that blueberry protects dogs against oxidative damage.
Blueberry
High in antioxidant, blueberries promote overall health of your dog. A great fruit for heart health that also serves to reduce the impact of age-related cognitive dysfunction, it has been proven in a study that blueberry protects dogs against oxidative damage.
Check this post for the benefits of blueberries for dogs.
Blackberry
Yet another great addition to your dog’s diet is blackberry. A powerful antioxidant with omega-3 content, blackberry can offer great boost to your dog’s health.
Blackberry
Yet another great addition to your dog’s diet is blackberry. A powerful antioxidant with omega-3 content, blackberry can offer great boost to your dog’s health.
Check this post for the benefits of blackberry and directions on how to feed blackberry to dogs.
Cranberry
Cranberry is an effective home remedy for urinary tract infection in dogs. According to a study, extract of cranberry helps to treat and prevent UTI in dogs.
Cranberry is an effective home remedy for urinary tract infection in dogs. According to a study, extract of cranberry helps to treat and prevent UTI in dogs.
Check this post for the benefits of cranberry for dogs.
Raspberry
The antioxidant properties of raspberry support your dog’s health and improves immunity. It is also a good source of dietary fibre.
Raspberry
The antioxidant properties of raspberry support your dog’s health and improves immunity. It is also a good source of dietary fibre.
Check this post for the benefits of raspberry for dogs.
Strawberry
A good source of omega-3 fatty acids, strawberry can be a great addition to your dog’s diet. According to a study, omega-3 fatty acids can reduce arthritic symptoms in senior dogs. Omega-3 also promotes coat health of your dog.
Strawberry
A good source of omega-3 fatty acids, strawberry can be a great addition to your dog’s diet. According to a study, omega-3 fatty acids can reduce arthritic symptoms in senior dogs. Omega-3 also promotes coat health of your dog.
Check this post for the benefits of feeding strawberries to dogs.
Apricot
Rich in vitamin A, apricot helps to boost immunity in dogs. The antioxidant properties of apricots help to reduce oxidative stress. According to a study, apricot is effective in increasing hemoglobin levels in anemic dogs.
Apricot
Rich in vitamin A, apricot helps to boost immunity in dogs. The antioxidant properties of apricots help to reduce oxidative stress. According to a study, apricot is effective in increasing hemoglobin levels in anemic dogs.
Check this post for the benefits of feeding apricot to dogs.
Cantaloupe
Loaded with vitamins and minerals, cantaloupe reduces risk of cancer in dogs. Yet another impressive benefit of giving cantaloupe to your dog is that it helps to maintain eyesight.
Cantaloupe
Loaded with vitamins and minerals, cantaloupe reduces risk of cancer in dogs. Yet another impressive benefit of giving cantaloupe to your dog is that it helps to maintain eyesight.
Check this post for the benefits of feeding cantaloupe to dogs and important factors to consider before feeding.
Mango
Mango can serve as an excellent treat to your dog. Though a rich source of vitamins, it is also a high-carb, high-sugar fruit and hence limit the quantity of mango your dog is served.
Mango
Mango can serve as an excellent treat to your dog. Though a rich source of vitamins, it is also a high-carb, high-sugar fruit and hence limit the quantity of mango your dog is served.
Check this post for benefits and instructions before feeding mango to your pet.
Pear
Pear is rich in vitamins and fibre and hence your dog can have the fruit. Pear is said to greatly reduce risk of stroke.
Pear
Pear is rich in vitamins and fibre and hence your dog can have the fruit. Pear is said to greatly reduce risk of stroke.
Check this post for benefits and instructions before feeding pear to your pet.
Pineapple
Loaded with vitamins, minerals and fibre, pineapple can be an excellent addition to your dog’s treat list. The anti-inflammatory properties of pineapple help to reduce skin conditions in dogs.
Pineapple
Loaded with vitamins, minerals and fibre, pineapple can be an excellent addition to your dog’s treat list. The anti-inflammatory properties of pineapple help to reduce skin conditions in dogs.
Check this post for benefits and instructions before feeding pineapple to your pet.
Watermelon
Watermelon helps to keep your dog hydrated and hence is a must-have diet for dogs during summer. Fiber in watermelon supports healthy digestion in dogs.
Watermelon
Watermelon helps to keep your dog hydrated and hence is a must-have diet for dogs during summer. Fiber in watermelon supports healthy digestion in dogs.
Check this post for benefits and directions before feeding watermelon to your pet.
We will soon come up with separate posts on each of these fruits for dogs.
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