Everyone knows that fruits are important for maintaining human health. Did you know that fruit is also good for dogs? On the one hand, dogs do not urgently need fruit in order for them to have good health. At the same time, adding fresh fruit to your puppy’s regular diet will provide him with additional vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and, importantly, fluid. But remember that before adding anything to your puppy’s food, you need to consult a veterinarian about this. It must be remembered that although many fruits are beneficial for dogs, there are still exceptions.
In this article, we will give you a list of fruits that you can give to your pet and supplement it with those that you should not feed your four-legged friend. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the individual reaction of the dog’s body to certain fruits. An upset stomach or other signs of discomfort after eating is a sure sign that the food should be removed from your pet’s diet, even if the fruit is considered safe for dogs.
So, here is a list of fruits that you can feed both a puppy and an adult dog.
Apples
Bananas
Blackberries
Blueberry
Melon
Cranberry
Papaya
Raspberries
Strawberry
Watermelon
Fruits You Shouldn’t Give Your Dog
Although there are many fruits that you can give to your pet, every responsible pet owner should know that there are some fruits that are forbidden and should not be given to dogs.
These include:
Grape
Cherries
Grapefruit
Lemons
Rambutan
Plums
And remember, it’s always better to be on the safe side, especially when it comes to feeding your dog. If this is your first time treating your pet to a fruit that is not on the list of dangerous fruits, be on your guard! Therefore, for the first time, give small pieces of fruit and carefully monitor the reaction of your pet’s body!
How to introduce fruits into your pet’s diet
Dogs can be given fresh or frozen fruit, after removing the pits/seeds from them, peeling them and dividing the fruit into pieces that are convenient for the animal. But you can approach the process more creatively.
Take an ice freezing tray and fill each segment with drinking water or plain, unsweetened, and unsweetened yogurt. Place small pieces of chopped fruit in each compartment. Freeze. This way you will prepare a great treat for your dog on hot summer days.
Make a cocktail. Yes, dogs drink cocktails too! You can take drinking water as a basis; plain yogurt without additives and without sugar; beef, chicken or vegetable broth (but no onions, garlic or other prohibited foods). Mix the base with frozen or fresh fruit. Dessert for your furry friend is ready! If you make too much, some can be frozen. This is where the ice cube tray comes in handy again.
DON’T FORGET ABOUT INTELLIGENT TOYS. YOU CAN REPLACE TRADITIONAL DELICITIES WITH SMALL PIECES OF FRUIT. THIS WAY THE DOG WILL RECEIVE A HEALTHY TREAT TOGETHER WITH MENTAL WORKOUT.
