The bone dogs are omnivores, but although their diet is mainly based on animal proteinit is also advisable to include vegetables and fruits from time to time. Our pets love them and they are especially beneficial when you want to provide extra hydration in summer.
But be careful, because not all fruits or pieces are created equal. Some may be particularly toxic for their metabolism and cause diarrhea and vomiting to more serious consequences.
To pamper the furry ones of the house and learn how to take advantage of the fruits in their favor, today we tell you what are the more advantageous and how to give them.
Watermelon and melon, stars of the summer
Son a wonderful option for summer. We can give them in pieces seedless It’s included frozen. They are rich in folic acid, vitamins C and E and antioxidants, while serving as an additional source of hydration.
For animals that need to lose weight, be composed largely of watercan be a clever way to stave off hunger.
For these same reasons, it would also be useful to include Pear, mango there Papayarich in fiber and very refreshing.
Fruits that can be given to them with care
In this section are the fruits that they can eat and enjoy, but we must dose them carefully.
- Banana: although potassium strengthens their bones and vitamins B, C and E provide additional nutrition, the high sugar content can end up causing poor digestion, so it is recommended to give them small amounts on very specific occasions .
- Strawberries: like bananas, dogs tend to love it, but because of its acidity and high sugar content, it must be spaced out a lot.
- Apple: a great option as long as we remove the core first, as the seeds are poisonous to canines.
- cherries there sin: these two fruits share the same warning and that is that we can give them as long as we first remove the pit, since it can be toxic for them.
Fruits forbidden to dogs
- Grape seed: the simple ingestion of a few grapes can cause serious kidney failure in our dog, which could kill him. Something similar happens with gooseberries which are poisonous and can cause kidney failure.
- pass: Being raisins, they should also be kept away from your diet.
- Lawyer: a fruit that they digest badly because they contain a substance called persin which is toxic for dogs (and also for cats).
Other Harmful Foods
Although due to its variety diet We can already guess that glucose is not harmful to dogs, there are other substances that can harm their gastrointestinal health. There are mainly two: theobromine and lactose products, because after weaning they are intolerant.
Theobromine is present in Chocolatemost harmful for our dog. Its consumption, after a few hours or even a few days, can cause vomiting, diarrhea and indigestion.
With regard to lactose, avoid all products made with or that may contain leche: cheeses, creams, yogurts, ice creams, etc.