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Vegetables And Fruits That Will Keep Your Dog Stay Healthy

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Gone are those days where every family used to pamper and feed a cow. Now, there is at least one family in every area pampering dog. Not just dog, in fact, every animal showers its love on his owner. The irony is people also show more love on animals than on fellow human beings. They make sure that they feed healthy fruits and vegetables to dogs. In fact, people treat the dog as their family member.

And I guess you too show that kind of love towards your dog. If you are looking for healthy foods for a dog, then you have come to the right place.

We all know that eating vegetables and fruits give us proper health. But do you know, it’s great for dogs too. Yes, the dog also gets extra vitamins and minerals. However, you can always check with your vet nutritionist to know how much is enough for your dog.

The digestive system of the dog is different from humans. And so, every fruit and vegetable is not good for them. Keeping this in mind, we have compiled a short list of foods for your canine companion.

 

1. Watermelon – A Great Treat On A Hot Day

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Watermelon is good for your dog’s immune system as it has plenty of beta-carotene, vitamin A and vitamin C. It will be a great treat on a hot day as watermelon is high in water.

 

2. Apples – Gives Teeth Health

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An apple a day keeps the doctor away. And this suits for a dog too. It keeps your dog’s teeth healthy as apple helps to clean off residue. Apple is a good source of fiber, vitamin A and C. Make sure that you remove the core and seeds, as the seeds contain cyanide which is poisonous.

 

3. Bananas – Regulates Fluid Balance

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One inch of a banana maintains the health of nerves and muscles as well as help to regulate fluid balance in the body. It is because bananas are rich in potassium, vitamin C and Potassium helps to regulate enzyme function. However, feeding too much of bananas to your dog could end up consuming potentially dangerous levels of potassium and carbohydrates.

 

4. Carrots – Clean And Polish Teeth

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Carrots contain beta-carotene, which helps keep a dog healthy as carrot has the ability to naturally clean and polish dog’s teeth. Beta-carotene is also a powerful antioxidant which helps in protecting against cancer and aging.

Pavani Bharathula
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