Can dogs eat Bush bananas?

can dogs eat bush bananasCaution

Overview

dog-food-safety-information

Caution. Bush bananas are not known to be toxic to dogs, but there’s limited research on their safety. The outer rind contains a white latex-like substance that may cause tingling or irritation in your dog’s mouth and tongue. It's best to offer this fruit only in very small amounts if at all and monitor your dog closely.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Bush bananas contain medically active compounds like alkaloids, tannins, and oleo-resin. These are phytochemicals that protect against cell damage.

Risks

health-risks
  • Excessive consumption of the fruit can make the tongue and mouth tingle because of the white latex substance in the outer rind.
  • Bush bananas are known to be non-toxic to animals in the wild; however, there are no direct studies that have been done on the suitability of feeding bush bananas to dogs.
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