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Mmm, strawberries, little red flavour explosions. They’re one of the sweetest, tastiest fruits around. Nothing says summer like a fruit salad topped with strawberries, or a strawberry lolly right out of the freezer. But have you ever wondered, can my dog eat strawberries, too?
The answer is: yes! Strawberries are among the fruits that dogs can safely enjoy. As omnivores, dogs benefit from many different fruits and vegetables for the same reasons humans do: these foods are low in fat and sugar, and high in vitamins and fibre.
Why Strawberries Can be Good for Dogs
Strawberries aren’t just a sweet, juicy snack. They also contain healthy antioxidants and vitamin C. Fresh fruit can help strengthen their immune system. And replacing fatty, salty snacks with strawberries and other fresh produce can even help with weight management over time.
Just be sure to feed your dog fresh or unsweetened frozen strawberries, rather than strawberries that have been dusted with sugar or packed in syrup. Too much sugar isn’t good for a dog’s health, and can lead to diabetes and other health issues down the line.
Oh, and one more thing: as with most treats, strawberries are best served to your dog in moderation. Too much fruit can cause loose stool or constipation, depending on the fibre content. And the natural sugar that makes strawberries taste so sweet is best consumed in small amounts.
How to Serve Your Dog Strawberries
Not all dogs like fruits and veggies, but they’re a healthy snack for the ones that do. If your dog likes to eat whole strawberries, feel free to toss them one or two from your own bowl next time you’re enjoying fruit salad.
Here are some other ways to serve your dog strawberries:
- Chop up strawberries and sprinkle them over your dog’s daily meal
- Give your four-legged friend a frozen strawberry to munch as a cool, crunchy snack
- Whip up a dog-friendly strawberry-filled yoghurt surprise
- Puree fresh strawberries and freeze in ice cube trays for a simple summer dog treat
You can also buy professionally-made dog treats containing strawberries.
Recipe for Strawberry Pupsicles
It’s simple to make dog-friendly strawberry frozen treats at home. Check out this recipe from our blog!
- Put a handful of frozen strawberries in the blender. Aim for about 4-6 berries.
- Add 60ml of yoghurt and 60ml of water.
- Blend, adding water if needed to aid the blending process.
- Spoon the prepared batter into ice cube trays or silicone moulds
- Freeze until solid
That’s it! You’ve made a quick, easy, delicious strawberry treat for your dog.
What Else Can Your Dog Eat?
There is a wide variety of “human food” that is healthy for your dog to eat, while others are considered toxic and dangerous. Check out which fruits and veg are good for your dog here and which spices and seasonings are ok to give to your furry little buddy here.
