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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