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Yes, dogs can eat dried cranberries with some caveats. Cranberries are evergreen dwarf shrubs that belong to the Vaccinium genus. These flowering plants bear fruits, which turn from light green to red as they mature. The small berries are turned into jam, sauce, juice, and even sold in dried form.  Dogs can eat fresh cranberries… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Dried Cranberries?

Yes, dogs can eat the fleshy part of jackfruit with caution. Belonging to the Artocarpus genus, jackfruit is a widely cultivated fruit in tropical lowlands such as India, Sri Lanka, Australia, and the Philippines. Its tree grows as tall as 66 feet, bearing large, yellow green-coloured fruits that can weigh as much as 25 kilos.… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Jackfruit?

Yes, dogs can eat mandarin oranges. Also called mandarins or mandarine, mandarin oranges come from small trees that belong to the genus Rutaceae. Aside from being smaller and more oblate than other types of oranges, these orange, red-orange, or yellow-orange fruits are said to be sweeter and easier to peel. Its tree can be grown… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Mandarin Oranges?

Yes, dogs can eat apple skin with caution. Apple skins or peels are the exterior part of the apple fruit. Dogs can consume the fruit itself as long as they do not eat the tough core and seeds. The seeds contain cyanide, a harmful chemical compound that can build up in their system. The apple… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Apple Skin?

Yes, dogs can eat durian but only in small amounts and with caution. Known for its strong smell, durian is a big fruit with a custard-like flesh encased in a hard, thorny rind. It comes from the tree of the same name, with 30 species belonging to the genus Durio. Also known as the king… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Durian?

It is not recommended for cats to eat durian. Durian is an edible fruit from the tree plant belonging to the genus Durio. Due to its impressive size, distinct smell, and hard, thorny husk, it is called the “king of fruits.” The white to yellow-coloured flesh may be eaten, while its large seeds may be… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Durian?

Yes, cats can eat peach. Peach is a fuzzy fruit that comes from the tree of the same name. It belongs to the Prunus genus, the same family as cherries, apricots, and plums. Nectarines are another form of peach, but they do not have the fuzz on their outer layer.  Similar to dogs, the fresh… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Peach?

Yes, cats can eat zucchini as a treat. Treated as a vegetable in the culinary world, zucchini is actually an edible fruit from the Cucurbita genus. Also called courgette or baby marrow, it is typically harvested when the immature seeds and rind are still soft.  Cats are obligate carnivores that need a regular supply of… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Zucchini?

It is not recommended for cats to eat jam due to the fruit and sugar content. Jam is a jarred jelly product made with crushed fruits, sugar, and water. Almost any fruit can be turned into jam, but it is recommended to use fruits high in pectin, which is a key component in achieving the… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Jam?

Yes, dogs can eat green apples in moderation. Similar to red-coloured apples, green apples can be given to dogs as long as hazardous parts are removed before feeding. Green apples are packed with fiber, protein, potassium, iron, and vitamin K, and are lower in sugar and carbs compared to red ones. Green apples are also… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Green Apples?

No, dogs cannot eat jalapeño because of the capsaicin found in it. Jalapeño is commonly used by humans to add heat to their food. It is a medium-sized chili pepper that belongs to the species Capsicum annuum. The green-coloured fruit may be eaten as is, or ripened into yellow, orange, or red variants.  Though bell… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Jalapeño?

Yes, cats can occasionally eat nectarines in small quantities. A genetic variant of the common peach, nectarine is a non-fuzzy fruit from the tree of the same name. The tree usually grows in warm, temperate regions, and bears sweet-tasting fruits with either white, red, or yellow flesh.  Though cats are obligate carnivores that need animal… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Nectarines?