Find out with us if dogs can eat tangerinesa tasty citrus fruit rich in vitamin C, found in the winter period between December and January.
They are fragrant and energizing and are good for the health of dogs and humans. Source of extra sweetness, dogs can eat tangerines, but should be consumed in moderation just so as not to overdo the sugars that can lead to diabetes.
How to resist, however, such a delicious fruit, for which each slice immediately calls for another, especially if we are consuming it in front of the heat of the lit fireplace?
Also your dog will be attracted by its scent and he will look at you with big eyes that beg you to give him small pieces. Do it without problems, but in moderation.
Can I give my dog mandarin?
Dogs can eat tangerines, they are a safe fruit for our four-legged friend, because not only do they contain many vitamins, but they have no contraindications other than being sugary.
Precisely because of the amount of sugar it contains, it’s best not to overdo it with portions of mandarin for the dog, considering that it is always good for our friend Fido to avoid foods that are too sweet even if completely natural, such as fruit.
Another thing that imposes minimum doses of mandarins, so that they are safe for dogs, is the presence of vitamin C, which must not exceed the diet of animals. So basically, dogs can eat tangerines, but don’t overdo it.
This rule applies to all foods that are not contained in croquettes or ready-to-eat foods for animals, which are already balanced and do not need to be integrated with other nutrients, supplements and so on.
Any extra bites for Fido should be moderate and permission in advance from the vetif your health is important to you and you don’t want a wrong diet to cause diseases and gastrointestinal problems in the long run.
Dogs can eat tangerines: but what about other citrus fruits?
The dog can eat the tangerine, therefore, but also oranges and other citrus fruits in general. Clearly they will never be lemon lovers, just as they may find grapefruit too tart too.
On the contrary, they will love oranges and tangerineswhich will be a sweet morsel to enjoy after the meal (although some dogs are not very happy with the idea!).
The same argument made for the mandarin also applies to all other citrus fruits, as regards the source of vitamin C, so don’t overdo it: one or two cloves occasionally they will be enough to make him happy.
Can you give fruit to dogs?
Fruit is, thanks to the presence of sugars, a food much appreciated by dogs. However, because of the sugar, it is always good not to overdo it and above all to distinguish between some fruits that are “healthy” and others that it is better not to give to our pet.
There are no contraindications in feeding dogs fruit because if they are given small fresh morsels their diet is supplemented with vitamins and minerals of which many fruits are very rich.
A real panacea for Fido’s health, but never forget to ask for the veterinary opinion before giving any fruit to the dog. It will be very useful to avoid allergies and intolerances that some dogs with a more sensitive stomach can experience when eating some fruits.
What fruit can’t dogs eat?
Not all fruit is suitable for our four-legged friends, because some qualities can be toxic to dogs.
Even some parts of fruit that are healthy can be potentially dangerous, such as watermelon, whose seeds and peel can cause choking, stomach pain or intestinal blockage. The same goes for peaches, to be given to our dog without pit.
Absolutely forbidden, however, grapes, as well as cherries, so toxic that even in small quantities they can be deadly.
What fruits can dogs eat?
All clearhowever, without fear to:
- pineapple;
- kiwi;
- strawberries;
- blueberries (although the latter could be annoying for dogs with a more delicate intestine).
In short, almost all fruit is good for the dog, but since there are some qualities that can prove dangerous, to know which fruit to give the dog It’s always good to ask your vet for advice first and let us give his opinion on each type of fruit, also evaluating the specific case and the general health of our dog.
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Article reviewed by
Francesco Reina
Veterinary assistant