Canines are carnivores & need plenty of protein for optimal health. But adding vegetables & fruits to your dog's diet is a simple way to boost their fiber intake or correct a vitamin deficiency.
Note: The Farmer's Dog pet food company recommends dedicating no more than 10% of your pup's diet to extra fruits & vegetables. Here are 10 fruits that are safe for dogs.
PEACHES ARE FULL OF VITAMINS A AND C AND FIBER. BUT PITS SHOULD BE REMOVED BEFORE FEEDING THEM TO YOUR DOG.
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TALK ABOUT A POWER BERRY! STRAWBERRIES ARE HYDRATING FRUITS WITH LOTS OF VITAMIN C. FROZEN STRAWBERRIES IN SUMMERTIME IS A NICE, COOLING SNACK.
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WATERMELON WITHOUT RINDS AND SEEDS IS A DELICIOUS HYDRATING TREAT. AVOID THE RIND THOUGH AS IT CAN BECOME A CHOKING AND DIGESTIVE HAZARD.
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APPLES ARE HIGH IN FIBER & VITAMINS A & C, WHICH MAKES THEM A GREAT FOR DOGS. BUT AVOID APPLE SEEDS AS THEY CONTAIN SMALL AMOUNTS OF CYANIDE & CAN BE A CHOKING HAZARD.
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THE PIT OF AN APRICOT ALSO CONTAINS CYANIDE. HOWEVER, THE FLESH PART OF THE FRUIT IS FINE FOR THEM TO EAT! THEY CONTAIN BETA CAROTENE WHICH HELPS IMPROVE VISION.
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BANANAS ARE IDEAL HIGH-REWARD TREATS FOR DOGS BECAUSE OF THEIR HIGH SUGAR CONTENT. BUT THEY DELIVER COPPER, POTASSIUM, MAGNESIUM, BIOTIN AND FIBER, TOO.
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THESE TINY POWERHOUSES ARE FULL OF ANTIOXIDANTS, FIBER AND PHYTOCHEMICALS.
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SMALL BITES OF COCONUT FRUIT FLESH ARE OK TO GIVE TO YOUR DOG BUY AVOID COCONUT WATER AND DRIED COCONUT.
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EATING THE SKINS, STEMS, SEEDS & LEAVS OF AN ORANGE CAN CAUSE VOMITING & DIARRHEA. HOWEVER, CANINES CAN EAT THE FLESHY PART OF THE FRUIT IN SMALL QUANTITIES.
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MANGOES CONTAIN VITAMIN A, C, B6 AND E – NOT TO MENTION TONS OF ANTIOXIDANTS. TOSS YOUR DOG A SMALL PIECE WITH NO SKIN OR PIT FOR A DELICIOUS, NUTRITIOUS TREAT.
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