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Experts of the American dog breeding club talked about healthy and harmful fruits and vegetables, Phys reports.Org.
According to experts, some vegetables and fruits that a person loves can be toxic for pets, causing diarrhea, vomiting or even liver failure. This list includes avocado, cherry and grapes.
However, there are common myths. For example, it is believed that cucumbers are unsafe for dogs, but this is not so. Dog breeders claim that cucumbers — Safe and low -calorie snack that your dog will like. Cucumbers also contain little fat and sodium, which makes them a useful delicacy.
However, do not feed the dog with pickled cucumbers — due to salt and spices used in the workpiece. In addition, there are too many cucumbers, especially if your pet has not eaten them before, can cause gastrointestinal disorders in your dog.
In general, veterinarians recommend that any goodies correspond to ‘rule 10%’ — that is, make up only 10% of the dog’s diet. Any new food in the diet of a pet must be introduced slowly, and follow any negative reactions.
What fruits, vegetables, berries and melons can be given to dogs:
- Apples
- Banans
- Blueberry
- Cranberry
- Cucumbers
- Mango
- Oranges
- Persian
- Pear
- A pineapple
- Pumpkin
- Raspberries
- Strawberry
- Watermelon
- Muscular melon