Dog-friendly fruit to snack on

Which fruits can a dog eat safely? Dog O’Day looks at dog-friendly fruits you can let your pup snack on, and which to keep far away from canine mouths.

Dogster Magazine has run several articles detailing which fruits are safe for canine consumption and which should be strictly humans-only.

Strawberries, bananas, peaches, raspberries, blueberries, and watermelon all should be safe for your dog to eat in small quantities, if they enjoy them.

Pineapples, once the skin and core are removed, should be all right, too, according to Dogster. 

While apple seeds can contain chemicals toxic for dogs, apples themselves are fine to eat,

Mangoes are iffy – they’re not harmful, so long as the pit is removed, but they do contain a large amount of sugar.

All canned fruit should ideally be avoided, both for people and animals, because of the extremely high sugar content of the syrup they’re packed in.

Whenever feeding your dog a new fruit, remember to go slowly, and make sure it doesn’t upset their stomach, giving them diarrhea or anything similar.

Fruit pits contain a small amount of cyanide, which is one of the more deadly poisons. With canines’ smaller body mass compared to humans, a smaller dose can pack a much larger punch, meaning that they’re best to be avoided if possible.

Whatever you do, NEVER feed your dog grapes – of any color – or raisins. While no one knows why, canine digestive systems cannot handle grapes, which can induce kidney failures, comas and/or death.

Sweet potatoes will probably be fine, as long as they’re cooked beforehand. They’re cheap, tasty and filling, and they contain vitamins A, B and C, all of which are helpful for dogs and for people.

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