Which fruits and vegetables can your dog eat and which cannot?

Feeding your dog fruits and vegetables? Absolutely! Feeding your dog fruits and vegetables is an excellent idea. While many dog foods don't contain any fruits or vegetables, the vitamins, minerals, and fiber they provide are an important addition to your dog's diet! That's why, in this blog post, we'll explore which choices are safe and why some vegetables need to be cooked first. From crunchy carrots to juicy watermelon, discover the delicious treats your four-legged friend can enjoy in the kitchen. This short guide will guide you through responsible snacking with your dog. Want to provide your dog with safe vegetables every day without any hassle? Then check out our PAWR foods packed with superfoods and vegetables!

Vegetables Your Dog Can Eat: An Overview

Which vegetables are healthy for your dog? Broccoli, peas, beans, cucumber, spinach, Brussels sprouts, carrots, quinoa, buckwheat, parsnips, beetroot, pumpkin , and corn are all vegetables your dog can eat without any problems. Raw vegetables are a bit harder for your dog to digest than lightly cooked vegetables. Therefore, it's recommended to puree and lightly cook the vegetables. This way, your four-legged friend can not only enjoy delicious snacks but also absorb the vitamins and minerals from the vegetables. In our PAWR meals, all the vegetables are already cooked and therefore easy to digest!

Fruits your dog can eat

Does your four-legged friend love fruit? Then treat him to healthy options. Fruit is rich in antioxidants that neutralize free radicals in your dog's cells, keeping him healthy longer. Suitable fruits include strawberries, Raspberries, apples, blueberries, bilberries, mangoes, watermelon, melon, peaches, pineapple, and kiwi. Be sure to remove the pits, as they are harmful to your dog. Don't give your dog a whole fruit salad right away, and always consider the size of your dog.

Avoiding Fruits and Vegetables: What to Look Out For

Not all vegetables we take for granted are safe for your dog. Examples include mushrooms and toadstools . We find them delicious, but they can actually make your dog very sick. Vegetables like onions, leeks , and chives can be harmful and even poisonous. Eating them can cause diarrhea and stomach pain in your dog. So be vigilant and make sure your dog doesn't eat them.

Starchy vegetables, such as potatoes , are harder for dogs to digest when uncooked. Raw potatoes contain the toxic substance solanine. This toxin disappears during cooking. Also be careful with tubers and give small pieces rather than large quantities.

Fruits your dog should avoid

General rule: Avoid pits in fruit. Grapes, cherries , and avocados are not suitable for your dog. Currants and raisins are made from grapes, which also makes them unsuitable as a dog treat. Limes and lemons are also not healthy fruits for your dog.

While you can give your dog many types of fruit, you should avoid seeds . Grape seeds are poisonous, as are the seeds of apples, pears, peaches, mangoes, cherries, and plums. Remember: dogs shouldn't eat seeds, except for watermelon seeds. Watermelon seeds are harmless. Be careful with cherries—anything but the flesh is poisonous to your dog. Treat your furry friend responsibly with these tasty and safe fruit and vegetable treats!

Discover our favorite fruits and vegetables and their health benefits

We've compiled a list of our favorite superfoods. Here's why they're so good for your four-legged friend's health!

1. Carrots: Nutritious and colorful. Carrots are not only delicious but also a great source of beta-carotene, vitamin K, and potassium.
2. Quinoa: Packed with nutrients. Quinoa is known as a superfood for good reason. It's rich in iron, manganese, and all nine essential amino acids.
3. Broccoli: An antioxidant-rich food source. Broccoli is not only tasty but also rich in healthy antioxidants, including vitamins C and E. Add this vegetable to your dog's treats for a boost of immune support and cell protection.
4. Pea: A tiny nutritional powerhouse. Despite their small size, peas are rich in essential protein, fiber, and potassium.
5. Buckwheat: A protein-rich food source. Buckwheat is a wonderfully versatile source of protein, copper, and zinc.
6. Parsnip: High in fiber and vitamins. Parsnips are not only packed with fiber but also packed with vitamins such as B, C, and E.
7. Beetroot: A nutrient-rich root vegetable. Beets are like a red bomb packed with vitamin C, iron, and potassium.
8. Beans: Protein-rich nutritional powerhouses. Beans are an excellent source of protein, folate, phosphorus, and calcium.
9. Pumpkin: High in fiber and packed with antioxidants. Pumpkin is a fiber-rich food packed with antioxidants like vitamins C and E.
10. Corn: Vitamin B complex and rich in fiber. Corn is not only rich in fiber and potassium, but also contains a large portion of the vitamin B complex.

Spoil your dog with PAWR!

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