Can dogs eat strawberries?
Whenever strawberries are on the market, the fresh and juicy strawberries always make people want to leave. So can dogs eat strawberries?The answer is: yes.
Strawberries are rich in vitamin C, which can prevent the occurrence of sepsis. At the same time, they are rich in carotene and vitamin A, which can prevent night blindness in dogs and protect their eyesight.
Moreover, the high amount of dietary fiber in strawberries can promote gastrointestinal motility and help dogs digest food.
Dogs can eat strawberries, but only in small amounts. Otherwise, it will increase the burden on the dog’s kidneys and be detrimental to the dog’s health. Every time you feed your dog strawberries, just eat 2-3 strawberries. Strawberries have a relatively high sugar content. After a dog ingests a large amount of sugar, it can only be slowly consumed through the kidneys and then excreted from the body. This is a considerable burden on the dog's kidneys, and can cause kidney failure and death in severe cases. Be sure not to give your dog too much fruit. Giving a lot of fruit to your dog at once can easily cause diarrhea. Any kind of fruit can do it.
can dogs have strawberries
However, you need to pay attention to the following precautions when feeding your dog strawberries.
1. Don’t feed too much.
Strawberries contain a lot of sugar. If you consume too much, it will put a heavy load on the body and cause damage to the kidneys.
If some dogs with poor gastrointestinal function eat too many strawberries at one time, they will cause symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea, endocrine disorders, and severe hair loss.
2. Most dogs actually don’t like eating strawberries.
Don’t force your dog to eat strawberries when he doesn’t like them, as this will make him very unhappy.
3. Strawberries need to be cleaned.
As we all know, many strawberries are sprayed with pesticides during their growth. If not cleaned, it will cause great damage to the dog's body.
4. Pay attention to chop the larger strawberries.
Some strawberries on the market are particularly large, which may cause your dog to choke, get stuck in his throat, and have difficulty breathing.
Therefore, when feeding your dog strawberries, you should pay attention to the appropriate amount, so that your dog can appreciate the freshness and juiciness of strawberries in a happy and healthy way.
Note: Strawberries contain some sugar and are not suitable for obese or diabetic dogs. Don’t eat too much when feeding strawberries to your dog for the first time. If you experience any discomfort, you need to stop feeding it immediately. There are also some parasites in strawberries, so owners need to wash them thoroughly before feeding them to dogs, and do regular internal deworming. If intestinal discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time.
There are many foods that dogs cannot eat. Among fruits, grapes, peaches and other fruits with seeds are not recommended for dogs. Be careful not to feed onions to dogs to avoid allergies or poisoning.