Safe Fruit and veg for your dog

Fruit and Veg are great additions to your dogs diet – not only are they delicious, but they're as good for them as they are for us! - Though not all of them!

With this handy guide, we'll show you a few delicious common treats that are perfectly safe to give your pet!

Apples

​- Gives Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Dietary Fibre
- Helps clean your dogs teeth
- Helps to freshen their breath

Strawberries

​- Gives Vitamin C, Potassium and Manganese
- Supports the immune system
- Particularly delicious to many dogs

Oranges

- Safe in moderation, but not the peel
- Great source of vitamin c and helps fight toxic substances in the digestive system
- Always be aware of the extra sugar and calories oranges will give

Tomatoes

- Safe to eat, but not the leaves or stems
- Avoid young, green tomatoes
- If any of the above are consumed, keep watch for tomatine poisoning

Peas

- Rich in Protein, Vitamins A, B1, B6, C and K, Minerals and Dietary Fibre
- Easy to feed
- Can be steamed or frozen

 Green Beans

- Green Beans are safe, but lead to flatulence
- Very high in fibre
- Can be chopped, steamed or even served raw

Carrots

​- Natural dental stick
- High in fibre
- Low in calories

Potatoes

​- Good source of potassium and carbohydrates
- Cooked potato is safe to give your dog
- Must be cooked plain and have no green skin

Cabbage

- Tasty and healthy
- Good to the dogs skin
- Can cause flatulence

Banana

- Good source of potassium
- Can be cooled as a soothing snack
- Soft to the jaw

Sweet Potato

- One of the best dietary sources of Vitamin A and are also rich in Fibre, Vitamin C and B6, Potassium, Calcium and Iron
- Best served in small amounts
- Can be boiled or steamed

The Bounders Hound Says

- Always make sure the food you give your dog is fresh and clean and give them the treat in moderation

- If in doubt, don't risk giving your dog anything that isn't specifically designed for them

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