Rules for sharing any fruit with your dog
- Wash the fruit and remove pits, seeds, cores, stems and tough peel. Pits and cores can cause choking or a blockage, and the pits and seeds of fruits such as cherries, peaches and apples contain compounds that release cyanide.
- Give fresh or plain frozen fruit with nothing added. Fruit canned in syrup, candied fruit and desserts add sugar, and some sugar-free products contain xylitol, which is toxic to dogs.
- Be careful with dried fruit. It is concentrated sugar, and mixes often contain raisins, which can cause kidney failure in dogs.
- Treats, fruit included, should make up no more than about 10% of your dog’s daily calories.
- Offer a small piece the first time. Too much fruit at once can cause vomiting or diarrhea.
If your dog has eaten something toxic, contact your veterinarian or an emergency animal hospital right away. Do not wait for symptoms. In the US you can also call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661 (fees may apply).
Sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets.
- Merck Veterinary Manual. Toxicology section.
- American Kennel Club (AKC). “Can Dogs Eat…?” article series.
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