Whoever doesn’t wants to eat fruits? We humans get mad about delicious fruits. Think when the season of mango comes we just can’t think anything over mangoes. But as fruits are very special to us, it is also very special to the animals. Animals also love fruit but the main problem is that they don’t know the good or bad. We can eat any fruit but they can’t. Some fruits are really very harmful for them. As they don’t have that intelligence to decide which is harmful and which is beneficial for them, we the owners have to decide it for them. For that we should know the fruits which are safe for dogs to eat. Have a look below and know the details.

10 Surprising Fruits Dogs can Eat

Bananas: If your dog loves eating banana, then you can feed them with banana but in a limit. 1 inch is enough for a day so not more than that. Bananas are very rich in potassium and carbohydrates, so it can play a major role in getting these minerals. Remember that you dog must not eat the peel above the banana it can harm them.

Blueberries: Blueberries are very beneficial fruits for us humans but it is also the same beneficial for the dogs. This fruit is very rich in minerals. Blueberries are source for antioxidants, selenium, zinc and iron. Again it is also very high source of vitamins such as Vitamin A, C, E and B complex. So 2 or 3 blueberry per day is an idea treat.

Cranberries: Cranberries are very good fruit for feeding dogs. It is very beneficial for dogs and acts as great source for Vitamin C, manganese and fiber. It helps fight the urinary tract infections plus amazingly balances the acid base in dog’s body. Better idea is to make a stew of cranberries. Mix two tablespoons of this stew with dog food for proper diet.

Oranges: A great fruit for the winter time. You can’t even think that oranges are so much beneficial for dogs. It is a source of fiber, potassium, calcium, folic acid, iron, flavonoids, phytonutrients, Vitamins A, C, B1 and B6. But feed them in a big portion as it may cause stomach upset. And be careful that your dog must not get any part of the orange tree or plant.

Pumpkin: Pumpkin is a great fruit for humans and yeah for dogs also. It is the source of fiber, beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, zinc, iron, potassium and vitamin A. You can also feed your dog with pumpkin seeds and the best way for that is providing unsalted, roasted seeds. 1-3 tablespoons of pumpkin stew is also a great idea but see that your dog doesn’t consume any other part of the pumpkin as it contains sharp hairs.

Strawberries: Strawberries are very tasty and we humans have a fascination for its flavor. Dogs also love to have strawberries as part of their treat. No matter, you can add strawberries in their treat but in a small amount about a half strawberry. It is a great source of fiber, potassium, magnesium, iodine, folic acid, omega 3 fats and vitamin C, K, B1 and B6.

Apples: Apples are very much preferred by the dogs. May be if your dog doesn’t prefer it, he is the rare one. So don’t think twice before giving apples to dogs. It is a great source of potassium, fiber, phytonutrients, flavonoids and Vitamin C. Don’t give dogs the seed part of the apple as it contains arsenic.

Blackberries: Source of antioxidants, polyphenols, tannin, fiber, manganese, foliate and Omega 3 fats. It is also very high in vitamins C, K, A and E. So why should you keep it away from dogs? 2-3 blackberries regularly are a very good part of their diet.

Kiwis: Kiwis are very tasty and probably you know that. But apart from this it is a great source of fiber, potassium, and very rich in Vitamin C. Half a slice or one slice of kiwi can be part of their regular diet. But it is seen that some dogs may not like it because of their taste and smell.

Pears: Pears are almost available in any part of the world. It is a very common fruit and very cheap according to price. It is also a great source of fiber, folic acid, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, copper, pectin and Vitamins A, C, E, B1 and B2. And also because of its taste it s also loved by the dogs. So you can easily feed them with pears but in a very negligible amount.

Some fruits those are bad and harmful for Dogs:

There are some fruits that are very harmful for dogs and you should also know about them. I will just mention the names over here. And if by mistake your dog eats any of the fruit here immediately consult with your veterinarian.
Grapes and Raisins, Figs, Avocado, Orange Tree and Lemon Tree.