12 Ideal Fruits for your Dog

There are no limitations to the goodness that fruits and vegetables can provide a human being. It does not stop with us, but the same health and nourishment are available to almost all living creatures, including omnivorous ones.

Irrespective of pedigree, the dogs fall under this category as they consume plant-based food and meat, etc. This does not mean that all the fruits are healthy for the canine family, as there are some exceptions. The logic is that fruits provide the essential minerals and vitamins that maintain the system along with the fiber etc. Apart from all these nutrition, the vital issue is that fruits have fewer calories than any other food. 

Found below is a comprehensive list of such fruits, which your dog needs to consume regularly.

1. Bananas:

Bananas are the most commonly found fruit and are abundant in vitamins such as B6 along with B12. Sweet in taste, they are potassium enriched, for better bone health. Copper is yet another mineral in it, along with proteins and fiber; even the peels carry a lot of nutrition for your dog. 

Caution should be exercised over quantity and timing, as it is very high in sugar content.

2. Apples:

Apples come in two varieties, and it is the red apple that would prove edible to your pet. It is packed with vitamin A and Vitamin C. These two vitamins nearly account for half the vitamin percentage in the apple, and a few milligrams of vitamins such as B1, B6, and B12 are also available to provide health.

Caution: Please remove the apple’s inner seeds before feeding your dog.

3. Cantaloupe:

These are part of the melon family and are delicious to taste. They are rich in various minerals but have lesser vitamins, which would in any case positively impact your dog’s health. The vital ones are Calcium, Zinc, Iron, copper, magnesium, manganese, Phosphorous, etc.

Caution:  feed the pet sparingly as this fruit is high in sugar, but on the other hand, it keeps the dog hydrated.

4. Broccoli:

This leafy vegetable is fibrous and nutritious, and your dog can have it in small quantities.

Caution: Over consumption may result in diarrhea.

5. Carrots:

Carrots contain a high source of fiber and vitamins and are considered good for your dog’s teeth. The fiber takes care of the tartar formed above the teeth dentures.

Caution: Can be fed regularly but in minimal quantities.

6. Mango:

Mango is a tasty treat and abundant in vitamins such as B1, B2, B6 along with Vitamin C and Folate. Similar to bananas, mango can be an occasional treat for your pet.

Caution: Take care to remove the big seed.

7. Oranges:

Apart from vitamin B, which are found in low traces in an Orange, Vitamin A &C are found in high abundance. 

Caution: Oranges contain seeds and a peel above it. Remove these before feeding your dog to avoid it choking over it.

8. Peaches: 

Similar to the orange, with equal amount of nutritional properties.

Caution: Peel and feed your pet.

9. Pears:

High in Vitamin C and A as per the quantity, B, B6, B12, and folic acid are also found in this fruit.

Caution: Peel and feed your pet.

10. Green beans:

Fresh green beans are abundant in iron and vitamins, which makes them a healthy option for your dog. Make sure you only feed your doggo fresh green beans, as canned ones usually have an excess amount of salt.

This vegetable is rich in Iron and serves the blood circulation system of the dog well. Vitamins are there for healthy nutrition too.

Caution: Serve green beans fresh and not the canned ones, which are high in salt.

11. Blueberries:

Rich in antioxidants and fiber, it protects your pet from various ailments and enhances the overall immunity.

Caution: can be fed in small quantities.

12. Brussels sprouts:

High in Vitamin C, followed by Vitamin A, contain Folic Acid too.

Caution: Excess consumption of Brussels sprouts can cause gastric problems.

Conclusion:

These are the essential fruits and vegetables that your canine friend to consume and stay in perfect health provided precautionary measures are followed, as mentioned above. Do consult your Vet, in case of any doubts.