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The Approved List of Fruits and Vegetables for your dogs

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As a pet parent, it can be tempting to share your own food with your furry friend. While some human foods can be safe and even beneficial for dogs, others can be harmful or toxic. When it comes to fruits and vegetables, it's important to know which options are safe to include in your pet's diet.

Here's a list of some of the most common fruits and vegetables that can be fed to dogs. Whether you're looking to add a little variety to your pet's diet or just looking for some healthy treats, this guide will help you make informed choices for your four-legged friend.

Vegetables:

Carrot:

  • Should be Washed and peeled
  • Permissible form - raw or cooked
  • Good for Dental Health

Cucumber:

  • Permissible form - raw

Green Beans:

  • Permissible form - cooked

Pumpkin:

  • Peeled and de-seeded
  • Permissible form - cooked
  • Good for digestion

Bottle Gourd:

  • Permissible form - cooked

Brocolli:

  • Less than 10% of diet
  • Permissible form - cooked

Potato and Sweet Potato:

  • Peeled.
  • Permissible form - boiled

Cabbage:

  • Good for health
  • Should be given in moderation
  • Permissible form - raw

Beetroot:

  • Good for health
  • Should be given in moderation
  • Permissible form- raw or cooked

Fruits:

Apple:

  • Peeled and de-seeded
  • Core should be removed properly
  • Can be given regularly

Watermelon:

  • Should be given without the rind, and de-seeded

Muskmelon:

  • Should be given in moderate amounts

Bananas:

  • Should be given in moderate amounts
  • Not to be given for kidney failure cases

Blueberries:

  • Should be given in moderate amounts

Mango:

  • Pulp can be given
  • Seeds should never be offered

Citrus fruits like oranges:

  • Should be given in very small amounts

Tender coconut:

  • Coconut water can be fed
  • Coconut pulp should be given in very small amounts