Type Fruits of Good and Healthy for Dogs

We know that fruit is good for our health, but did you know that the fruit is also good for your dog? Not only dogs will be happy because he gets "human food", but you will also love the benefits gained by your dog, which aid digestion, antioxidants, enhances immunity, better vision, skin and hair healthier.

Before feeding fruits to your dog, read the following tips:

* We recommend that you consult a veterinarian about the fruits that you give (to avoid if the dog has allergies or health problems should not eat certain fruits)

* Provide fruit in small portions, especially the first time you give to your dog. Despite her good fruit, but the fruit has calories and you do not know if your dog is allergic or bad reactions to fruits, such as gas or abdominal pain.

* Clean the pieces with clean before given to your dog.

* If you can, introduce a small serving of fruit to your dog since he was small.

* Some dogs do not like the raw fruit. Try puree and put in his food.

* Avoid giving fruit seed (seed) and seed crust pits (Pits / endocarp). Although not all fruit seeds can be problematic, but it is better to avoid to be safe. What is known is problematic or poisonous apple seeds (the center of the apple), hole bean crust: apricot, nectarine, plum, cherry and peach.

Here's a list of 13 good fruit for your dog:

apple
Source of potassium, fiber, phytonutrients, flavonoids, vitamin C Note: do not give seeds or the center of the apple because it contains arsenic. (half of the apple slices are sized pieces that fit)

banana
Source of potassium and carbohydrates. (1 inch or 2.5 cm is the size of the piece that fits)

Blackberry (blackberry)
Source of antioxidants (anthocyanins), polyphenols, tannins, fiber, manganese, folate, omega-3. Rich in vitamin C, K, A and E. (2 or 3 blackberries are the right size)

blueberry
Source of antioxidants, selenium, zinc and iron. Rich in vitamin C, E, A and B complex. (2 or 3 blackberries are the right size)

melon
Sources of vitamin A, B complex, C, and fiber, beta-carotene, potassium, magnesium, thiamine, niacin, pantothenic acid and folic acid. ((1 inch or 2.5 cm is the size of the piece that fits)

Cranberry
Sources of vitamin C, fiber and manganese. Help fight urinary tract infections, and acid-base balance in the body of a dog. (2 tablespoons cranberry braised added in dog food is a good portion size. Note: after boiling, filtered first, then add it to the dog food.

kiwi
Source of fiber, potassium and vitamin C rich (half or one slice of kiwi is the right size pieces)

orange
Source of fiber, potassium, calcium, folic acid, iron, flavonoids, phytonutrients, vitamin A, C, B1 and B6. (half of a slice of orange is the size of the pieces that fit. If given the portion is too much can cause abdominal pain. Discard skins and seeds. Do not put any part of the citrus trees such as leaves, stems etc.

pears
Source of fiber, folic acid, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, copper, pectin and vitamin A, C, E, B1, and B2. (1 or 2 pieces of small boxes are the right size)

Squash / pumpkin
Source of fiber, beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, iron, zinc, potassium, and vitamin A. Note: Do not feed the other parts because there is a small sharp feather stems and leaves. (1-3 tbsp pumpkin mashed / pureed pumpkin is the right size)

raspberry
Source of fiber, antioxidants, potassium, manganese, copper, iron, magnesium. Rich in vitamin C, K and B-complex. (2-3 raspberries are the right size)

Strawberry
Source of fiber, potassium, magnesium, iodine, folic acid, omega-3, vitamin C, K, B1 and B6. (half or one strawberries are the right size).

watermelon
Sources of vitamin C and A, potassium, magnesium and water. Do not feed seed or watermelon rind. (cut at 1 inch and give 1 to 3 pieces of watermelon is the right size)

The fruit is not good for dogs
Although some fruit in small portions can provide good benefits for your dog (unless your dog is allergic), but never give fruit list below. If your dog accidentally eats fruit in the list below, take it to the vet immediately.

Grapes or raisins
This fruit has many causes poisoning when ingested by dogs
 
avocado
This fruit can cause irritation of the digestive tract
 
Tin or fig (fig)
This fruit can cause allergic reactions in some dogs. And also, figs grow on the Ficus tree (Ficus benjamina), which can cause skin inflammation if you are in contact with the dogs. Ficus plants or trees can cause diarrhea and vomiting if your dog ate it.

 

Tree Orange and Lemon trees
Citrus trees are toxic to dogs, cats and horses because psoralens and essential oils it contains. Make sure your dog does not swallow the seeds, bark, leaves or stem of a tree or citrus fruits. Orange tree poisoning symptoms are depression, diarrhea and vomiting. The same is true for the lemon tree.