The short answer: Yes, but with caution. The long answer: Coconut is a tropical fruit that can be consumed by your dog in moderation. If coconut is integrated into his diet gradually, it can improve your pooch’s coat, skin, and digestion. Packed with healthy saturated fats, coconut can be fed to him in a variety… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Coconut?
The short answer: No. The long answer: Pickles are cucumbers or other vegetables that have been soaked in a saline solution for an extended period of time. The liquid used for fermentation is often mixed with salt, vinegar, and seasoning, making it dangerous for dogs due to high sodium content and the possible spices used. … Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Pickles?
The short answer: Yes. The long answer: Raspberries are soft, healthy fruits that your dog will enjoy snacking on. This sweet and tart fruit can come in a gamut of colours, like red, black, yellow, and purple. They contain powerful antioxidants and flavonoids that protect your dog’s body against cell damage, joint pain, and heart-related… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Raspberries?
The short answer: No. The long answer: The toxicity in cherries comes from cyanogenic glycoside, which can be found in the fruit’s stems, leaves, and seeds. The small but hard center pit can damage your dog’s teeth, be a choking hazard, tear through his throat lining, or create blockage in his airway or intestinal passages.… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Cherries?
The short answer: Yes, but with caution. The long answer: Your dog can enjoy the fleshy part of the peach when peaches are in season, but be wary of the hard pit as it can cause choking and intestinal blockage. Not only that, the pit, stems, and leaves contain cyanide—a component that’s toxic to dogs. … Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Peaches?
The short answer: Yes, but in limited quantities. The long answer: A good source of vitamins and minerals, cantaloupe is a refreshing fruit that can be consumed by your dog as a sweet snack. But because of its high sugar content, you shouldn’t allow him to eat too much of it. How to feed cantaloupe… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Cantaloupe?
The short answer: Yes. The long answer: Pears are packed with vitamins (A, C, and K) and minerals (potassium, calcium, and iron). The good news is that your dog can enjoy occasional servings of chopped pieces of ripe pear! Thanks to its high water content, this crunchy and juicy fruit is also a hydrating treat.… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Pears?
The short answer: It depends. The long answer: Your dog can eat an array of fresh fruits that provide vitamins and nutrients to his body, but you may have to limit his intake based on the sugar content of your chosen fruit. When introducing a new fruit to his diet, do it one at a… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Fruits?
Yes, but only in moderation. The long answer: Your dog will benefit from eating oranges because of the high vitamin C content that’s great for his immune system. Be sure to offer your little pooch oranges in moderation (keep that sugar intake in check!) and without the seeds or rind. How to feed oranges to… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Oranges?
The short answer: Yes and no. The long answer: Ripe and unprocessed tomatoes can be eaten by your dog, but he shouldn’t be fed the leaves, stems, or raw fruit because of a toxin called solanine. If high amounts of this toxin is ingested, it can result in gastrointestinal upset, increased heart rate, and/or loss… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Tomatoes?
The short answer: Yes. The long answer: More than just being a refreshing summer treat, watermelon contains antioxidants and nutrients that help destroy free radicals found in your dog’s body. Compared to any other fruit or vegetable, it has the highest amount of lycopene which helps against cell damage. How to feed watermelon to your… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Watermelon?
The short answer: Yes. The long answer: Blueberries are packed with nutrients, antioxidants, and vitamins such as manganese, fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin K. Low in sugar, this superfood is a welcome addition to your dog’s diet, helping improve his overall health. How to feed blueberries to your dog: Wash them properly and take out… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Blueberries?
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