Most dog owners know that a balanced and nutritious meal is important to the growth and development of their beloved dog. What you feed your dog can affect their mental and physical health.
In addition to pet insurance and providing healthy daily meals, owners can go a step further and add fruit to their dog’s diet. “Fruit contains essential vitamins and minerals that boost a dog’s immunity, support metabolic (新陈代谢的) function, aid in hydration and can promote weight loss in small doses,” Dr. Sarah Gorman said. Some fruits are healthier for your dog than others either due to the nutritional benefits or their low sugar and calorie content. There are a wide variety of fruits which are both safe and beneficial to give your dog, according to Dr. Antje Joslin: apples, bananas, blueberries, mangos, oranges, peaches, pears, pineapple, strawberries, and watermelon. The healthiest fruits to feed your dog include the following: blueberries and watermelon.
“Many fruits can be eaten naturally and only need to be prepared through cutting them into small bits or removing anything that could potentially cause choking or stomach problems like seeds,” Dr. Aziza Glass says.
Even when feeding your dog fruits that are safe and nutritious, you should always practice moderation. “It is recommended to stick to the 90-10 rule,” Joslin says. “Ninety percent of their diet should be their regular food and 10 percent can be healthy treats that include fruits and vegetables, especially when introducing something new to their diet.” If your dog has medical conditions, it’s always safest to contact your veterinarian first before adding fruits to their diet.
Gorman says pet owners should look for the following symptoms: GI upset, loss of appetite, vomiting (呕吐), loose stools or diarrhea. Other symptoms to look out for include blood in the stool and excessive flatulence (肠胃气胀).
There are also fruits that pet owners should either be very careful feeding their dogs or avoid feeding their dog entirely. Fruits you should be careful feeding to dogs: tomatoes (Ripe, red tomatoes are OK.), citrus fruits (lemons, limes and grapefruits), and pitted fruits. Fruits that are toxic to dogs: grapes, cherries.
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1.Dogs eating fruits contributes to __________.
A a balancing diet
B helping gain weight
C getting away from diseases
D improving the ability to fight infection
解析：选D。D细节理解题。根据第二段中的“boost a dog’s immunity”可知，水果含有可以增强狗狗身体免疫力的物质，即可以提高狗狗的免疫力（抵抗感染的能力）。故选D。
2.What does Dr. Aziza Glass say about adding fruit to a dog’s diet?
A It is very convenient.
B Fruits are bad for the stomach.
C It involves complicated preparation.
D Fruits can but should not be eaten naturally.
解析：选A。A推理判断题。根据第三段中的“only need to be prepared through...”可知，这里阿齐扎·格拉斯医生认为给狗狗添加水果很方便，不需要复杂的准备工作。故选A。
3.What does Dr. Antje Joslin mainly talk about in Paragraph 4?
A What fruits are the healthiest for dogs?
B Ways to feed your dog fruit.
C How much fruit can a dog have?
D What fruits are bad for dogs?
解析：选C。C段落大意题。根据第四段内容，尤其是“It is recommended to stick to the 90-10 rule”可知，安特杰·乔斯林医生主要讲的是应该给狗狗加多少水果。故选C。
4.What are the most recommended and the least recommended fruits for dogs?
A Green tomatoes and blueberries.
B Blueberries and grapes.
C Strawberries and cherries.
D Bananas and lemons.
解析：选B。B细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The healthiest fruits to feed your dog include the following: blueberries and watermelon.”和最后一段中的“Fruits that are toxic to dogs: grapes, cherries.”可知，最推荐的水果是蓝莓和西瓜，最不推荐的水果（有毒）是葡萄和樱桃。故选B。
