{"id":7383,"date":"2021-09-21T14:28:45","date_gmt":"2021-09-21T13:28:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/?p=7383"},"modified":"2022-03-30T11:45:50","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T10:45:50","slug":"can-dogs-eat-citrus-fruits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/can-dogs-eat-citrus-fruits\/","title":{"rendered":"Can dogs eat citrus fruits?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>To many of us, a freshly sliced orange on a hot sunny day can be a refreshing treat, and like many treats that we enjoy, our dogs will see us enjoying this fruit and will want to get in on the act. But is it safe to share any citrus fruits with your dog? There are some that are fine, and some that should be avoided, and in this article, we\u2019ll let you know which citrus fruits you can safely feed you dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-good\">The good<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are enjoying a slice of orange, the good news is that you can share this with your dog. Just as they are for us humans, this fruit is full of nutritious things that help our body, including vitamin C, potassium and fibre. The occasional slice of orange as a treat for your dog is fine, but it\u2019s probably best not to make it a regular <a href=\"https:\/\/tails.com\/gb\/range\/treats-and-chews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">treat<\/a> as it is full of sugars that are bad for your dog\u2019s weight. One thing to avoid though is orange pits as these can prove to be a bit of a problem for some dogs but you can either buy seedless fruit, or hold the segment up to the light to see through it &#8211; if there are any pits, that can be your slice instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pineapple also makes an excellent treat for dogs, and while they are considerably more difficult to unwrap compared to oranges (and you do need to make sure there aren\u2019t any spiny bits left before sharing), they can certainly be worth the effort as far as your dog\u2019s health is concerned. It\u2019s a bit of a super fruit really, as along with all of the nutrients we\u2019d associate with citrus fruits being there, it also has plenty of bromelain which helps humans and dogs alike to better absorb protein (which will be a big part of your pet\u2019s diet). But again, all things in moderation &#8211; a rare treat rather than a regular one, and small doses are best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The bad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should avoid feeding your dog lemons and limes. While a tiny slice might do no harm, it certainly won\u2019t do any good, and too much can be dangerous. The high levels of citric acid are the real issue here and this can cause a lot of problems for your pooch. This can give your dog an upset stomach, and again, the seeds can be choking hazards &#8211; especially in smaller breeds.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like more information on foods to avoid feeding your dog, we have a very handy guide for you to read &#8211; it\u2019s called <a href=\"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/01\/food-harmful-to-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What foods are harmful to dogs?<\/a> and it\u2019s well worth taking a look. As for citrus fruits, like we\u2019ve said, lemons and limes are bad, but the very occasional bit of orange or pineapple should be ok. It\u2019s worth remembering though that some dogs just don\u2019t like the smell of citrus fruits at all and they might actually leave you alone while you\u2019re eating for once!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To many of us, a freshly sliced orange on a hot sunny day can be a refreshing treat, and like many treats that we enjoy, our dogs will see us enjoying this fruit and will want to get in on the act. But is it safe to share any citrus fruits with your dog? 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