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Fruit is essential to the diet of any dog; but knowing which fruits you can or cannot treat your little guy or girl to is something that makes a lot of pet owners very anxious. One of the most asked about fruits is the pineapple. Can dogs eat pineapple? Is it safe for your dog to ingest some of this delicious exotic fruit? Well…
Can dogs eat pineapple and is it good for them?
The short answer is yes and yes, but it is a lot more complicated than that.
Veterinarians will tell you that pineapple is in fact extremely good for your dog, as long as it’s in small doses; it should be viewed as more of a treat, like ice cream is for humans. Because, as the say, “Too much of a good thing is always a bad thing”.
Pineapple is packed full of natural minerals, including copper, manganese, potassium, magnesium, iron, and small amounts of calcium, phosphorous, and zinc. All of this helps to strengthen your dogs’ immune system, helping it fight off diseases and illnesses much better.
Pineapple is also chocked full of vitamins. One of the main ones being Vitamin C, which is essential for the growth of body tissue, and the maintenance of cartilage, bones, and teeth.
What kind of pineapple is good for my dog?
The pineapple you feed to your dog should be pure pineapple chunks. They should not have the skin on them, and you shouldn’t feed them the core, as this is extremely dangerous and could harm your dog.
In terms of preparation, you can pretty much serve it however you feel; baked, grilled, frozen; they love it all. The only one you should avoid is canned pineapple. The sugary syrup that the pineapple sits in is not good for your dog.
Be sure to check for your dog’s response to pineapple
Different dogs will have different reactions to trying new things. If your dog is only a pup or it’s their first time having pineapple, only give them a tiny amount and then wait to see if they have a negative reaction to it, e.g. vomiting and diarrhoea. If it’s all clear, then they’re fine to continue eating it in larger quantities.
Well now you know the facts, you can go and treat your dog to a sweet fruity goodie…
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I have 3c Patterdales… They love fruit will have to give pineapple a try