Giving a variety in the canine menu is super valid, but knowing which fruits the dog can eat is something necessary at these times. After all, you don't want to offer anything that harms the health of your four-legged friend, right? Well, some options released are banana, mango, kiwi, watermelon ... but what about strawberry? Can you give it to a dog or not? To answer this question, the Paws of the House has prepared an article with everything you need to know about the food, its benefits and the best way to offer it to your dog. Come with us!

Can dogs eat strawberries after all?

If this is your doubt, you can rest assured that when it comes to strawberries, the dog can eat without problems! This is one of the fruits released for dogs and that can even be beneficial for canine health, but that requires some moderation in consumption (as well as any other food that is not part of the animal's diet). This is because, despite having its advantages, when the dog eatstoo much strawberry, you risk developing problems such as diabetes and obesity.

If your dog already has any of these conditions, you should talk to a veterinarian before including the fruit in your friend's menu. If your dog is in good health, he can eat strawberries occasionally as a treat.

Learn about the benefits of strawberries for dogs

Just like for us, the strawberry for dogs also has its benefits. Because it is rich in vitamins A, B and C and various minerals, this is a fruit that helps strengthen the animal's immune system and also acts as an anti-inflammatory. Check below what are the main benefits:

• Vitamin A: supports canine vision, skin health and immunity;
• Vitamin B: has antioxidant action and improves the functions of the dog's nervous system;
• Vitamin C: boosts the immune system and acts as an antioxidant;
• Minerals: other nutrients present in strawberries are calcium, potassium, iron, selenium and magnesium, which act in different functions of the canine organism.

Strawberry can be given to dogs with some care!

Dogs can eat strawberries as long as certain precautions are followed. Unlike most fruits, it is not necessary to remove the seeds from the strawberry for dogs. The seeds, in addition to being edible and harmless to canine health, are also a source of fiber and help improve the pet's intestinal transit. On the other hand, it is always valid to cut the strawberry into small pieces to make it easier to eat.not risk having a dog choke on its food.

Oh, and here's a valuable tip: if it's the first time you offer the strawberry to your dog, it's essential to observe the animal's reaction at first. Some dogs have a hypersensitivity to the fruit and cannot digest it, so they cannot eat strawberries. In addition, excess should also be avoided because it increases the animal's blood sugar levels and, therefore, the dog's blood sugar levels.having a lot of fiber in the seeds, can cause diarrhea in the dog.

Finally, the last caution is that although there are several recipes with strawberry, it is important that the fruit is provided in natura for your puppy to consume. Remember that there are many foods that are prohibited for dogs because they are harmful and even toxic to these animals, so the best alternative is natural fruit.