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