The following are not “common” fruits like apples or strawberries. These are the more exotic variety, things we might have always wanted to try, and have, and now are wondering how Rover would take to them. Check this out:
1) Can dogs eat blood orange?
As a member of the citrus family, the blood orange tree itself — including the leaves, stems, and other parts of the plant — contains citrus oils. Contact with these oils can cause skin allergies and irritation. As for the fruit’s fleshy interior, stick to a wedge or half a wedge as an treat. The worst you can expect from a blood orange’s citric acid content is a bit of stomach upset.2) Can dogs guava?
Apple guava, the most common variety of guava sold in markets, isn’t known to have any adverse effects on dogs. All the same, even safe fruits eaten in excess can upset a dog’s normal digestion, causing vomiting, diarrhea, and cramping as a result.3) Can dogs eat fig?
There’s very little I like more than a ripe fig, plucked right off the tree, but you should exercise caution where your dog is concerned. A fig tree’s white, milky sap, present especially in the leaves and all parts of the fruit, contains an enzyme called ficin. The ficin in fresh fig sap can spur allergic skin reactions in humans, but is also known to cause similar rashes, irritation, and itching when consumed by dogs, so unless they’re dried, figs are best avoided.4) Can dogs eat kiwi fruit?
Kiwi is another fruit that I completely adore, but even I made the mistake, the first time I had one, of not completely removing the fuzzy, bristly peel. I ended up pulling the tiny quills from my tongue and lips for the rest of that day. Your dog runs the same risk with an unpeeled kiwi. As with any naturally sweet and juicy fruit, too much kiwi can have adverse effects on her digestive tract. Peeled and dried kiwi fruit should present no problems as an occasional treat.5) Can dogs eat pomegranate?
Like passion fruit, pomegranate is an exotic fruit whose interior consists largely of seeds. To avoid intestinal blockages from these indigestible seeds, you should mash up the seedy pulp before giving a spoonful to your dog.6) Can dogs eat pineapple?
As long as the rough, spiky outer husk of the pineapple is removed, a chunk of pineapple here and there is great for dogs. Avoid feeding your dogs canned pineapples, though. Aside from the intense sugar content in the heavy syrup, canned pineapples are soaked in preservatives and additives that your dog doesn’t need.
While we might not consider a pineapple overly exotic, it certainly can be when served the right way. Meanwhile, it is good to know that our best friend might want to stay clear of the sugary chunks of golden deliciousness. Sorry, Rover!
And there are other exotic fruits that you can read-up on over on Dogster. We may love them and they are probably very good for us – but it may a totally different story for poor Spot!
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