Fruits and Vegetables that are NOT dog friendly | Dog Health

We all know that dogs LOVE human food, they will even perfect their best puppy dog eyes and beg for it. Since fruits and vegetables are healthy for humans most people will automatically assume they are health for dogs too. Well; not all of them some are toxic or have severe health issues after consumed by canines.

So why do we feed fruits and vegetables?

When I post a recipe on this blog; I make a habit of telling you how good the ingredients are for your dogs. Many of those reasons will be in this list below:

1. They contain important vitamins and minerals for the body
2. Some are packed full of anti oxidants
3. Many fruits and vegetables can neutralise acid in the body
4. Vegetables contain a variety of nutrients
5. Richness of Omega-3; this can reduce inflammation and support the brain and central nervous system
6. Certain fruits (like pineapple) contain digestive enzymes which aid digestion
7. Using fruits and veg as a training treat can be a great low calorie alternative to commercially made treats

With all this being said about how great fruits and vegetables are, we know that a dog needs a varied and primarily meat diet.

If you are planning to give your dog the odd piece of fruit please ensure its not any of the ones on these lists:

Fruit Name	Parts to avoid	Why should you avoid
Apple	Seeds	Seeds contain cyanide
Apricot	Pit, leaves & stems	Pits are a choking hazard
Avocado	Pit, skin & leaves	Pits are a choking hazard. Also contains Persin which is toxic causing vomiting and diarrhoea
Cherries	Entire Plant	Pits are a choking hazard. Cherries also contain cyanide
Currants	Entire Plant	Can result in severe, acute kidney failure
Grapes	Entire Plant	Grapes are so toxic that they can lead to acute sudden kidney failure.
Mango	Pit	Pits are a choking hazard
Peaches	Pit	Pits are a choking hazard
Persimmon	Seeds	Seeds from persimmons can cause problems in a dog's small intestine
Plum	Pit	Pits are a choking hazard
Raisin	Entire Plant	Raisins are so toxic that they can lead to acute sudden kidney failure.
Rhubarb	Entire Plant	Rhubarb leaves are toxic, can reduce calcium.
Tomatoes	Entire Plant	The green parts of the plant contain a toxic substance called solanine.

Vegetable Name	Parts to avoid	Why should you avoid
Garlic	Entire Plant	Toxic, contains Thiosulfate. Results in damage to red blood cells, can result to anaemia.
Leeks	Entire Plant	Toxic, contains Thiosulfate. Results in damage to red blood cells, can result to anaemia.
Mushroom	Entire Plant	Different mushroom has different toxicity
Onion	Entire Plant	Toxic, contains Thiosulfate. Results in damage to red blood cells, can result to anaemia.
Raw Potato	Entire Plant	Contains Solanine and Chaconine. Causing central nervous system, digestion and respiratory disorders

Please be aware I am not a veterinarian, my research is all from years of personal research. For other dog health articles visit the Health tag.

Stay Pawsitive! 

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