Do you give your dog fresh fruits and vegetables? These adorable videos prove that plenty of dogs love their greens! This isn’t true of all dogs, of course, but you never know—add a top dressing of healthy tidbits, or replace unhealthy goodies with fresh treats, and your dog might thank you. Try one of these tasty snacks on your pet (and read all about why they’re nutritious choices.) A shinier coat, healthier gut, and longer life are all awesome side benefits of fruits and vegetables for dogs.
Kiwi
Benefits: Vitamin C, K, E. Magnesium, Folate, and Fiber.
Watermelon
Benefits: Vitamin A, B6, C. Potassium. 92% water.
Caution: Rind (can cause intestinal blockage, like a corn cob)
Apples
Benefits: Vitamins A, C, and Fiber
Caution: Core and seeds (cyanin)
Mango
Benefits: Vitamins A, B6, C, E, Potassium, and Beta carotene
Caution: Remove seed
Snap peas
Benefits: Vitamins A, B6, C, K, Riboflavin, Pantothenic Acid, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Fiber, Thiamin, Folate, Iron and Manganese.
Avoid: Contains Purine, so not for dogs with kidney issues.
Strawberries
Benefits: Vitamin C, Fiber
Caution: High in sugar
Blueberries
Benefits: Vitamins C and K, Antioxidants, Fiber
Banana
Benefits: Vitamins, Potassium, Biotin, Fiber, and Copper
Caution: High in sugar
Further reading: AKC.org
