Fruit is a kind of nutritious food, which has many benefits for human beings and pet dogs. However, some fruits are harmful to pet dogs. Here are some fruits that dogs can safely eat:
1) Apple: Apple is a healthy fruit, rich in vitamin C, cellulose and various antioxidants. Dogs can enjoy the nutrition brought by apples, but the core and skin of apples should be removed because these parts contain toxic substances.
2) Bananas: Bananas contain a lot of magnesium, potassium, vitamin C and cellulose, which can help digestion and regulate blood pressure. Dogs can eat bananas, but be careful not to overdo it, so as not to cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
3) Watermelon: Watermelon is a kind of fruit rich in water, which can help dogs keep water balance. At the same time, watermelon is also rich in vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants, which help to improve immunity.
Step 2 eat fruit properly
Although pet dogs can eat fruit, the amount of fruit suitable for different kinds of dogs is different. Generally speaking, the appropriate consumption should be less than 10% of the whole diet.
In addition, if dogs have gastrointestinal sensitivity or some diseases, they may not be able to eat fruits or their food intake needs to be limited accordingly. If you are not sure whether your dog is suitable for eating fruit, you'd better consult a veterinarian first.
3, the taboo of fruit
Although some fruits are nutritious for dogs, there are also some fruits that dogs can't eat. Here are some fruits that may be harmful:
1) Grapes and raisins: Grapes and raisins can cause serious health problems such as vomiting, diarrhea and kidney disease in dogs.
2) Persimmon: Persimmon contains a lot of tannic acid. If the dog eats these fruits containing tannic acid, it may cause stomach upset and vomiting.
3) Stone and peel: Some fruits contain toxic substances, such as apples and apricots. If the dog eats these parts, it may cause discomfort and poisoning.
4. How to feed the dog with fruit?
Even fruits that are known to be edible for dogs should not be fed at will. Here are some recommended feeding methods:
1) cut into small pieces: cut the fruit into small pieces, which is beneficial for dogs to chew and digest.
2) Peeling: Remove the core and skin of the fruit to prevent the dog from eating the part containing toxic substances by mistake.
3) Moderate feeding: Feed in batches, and control the amount each time to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort or other health problems.
In a word, feeding fruit to pet dogs is a task that needs to be treated with caution. Only by determining which fruits are suitable for your dog to eat and feeding them correctly can the dog enjoy the benefits of fruits healthily and happily.