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Can dogs eat Cocoplums?

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Overview

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Caution. Cocoplums can be safely eaten by dogs in moderation and offer health benefits like antioxidants, beta-carotene, and vitamin A, which support eye health and immunity. However, the leaves of the cocoplum plant are toxic and should always be kept out of your dog’s reach.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • The cocoplum or Icaco fruit has significant amounts of vitamin A and beta carotene, which help protect against eye diseases.
  • High in phytonutrients and antioxidants, the cocoplum helps keep the cells healthy to prevent cancer and other diseases.
  • The cocoplum has high fiber content, which promotes digestion and alleviates constipation.

Risks

health-risks
  • Cocoplum leaves have toxicity.
  • Although cocoplum fruits are known to be non-toxic to birds and other mammals, there are no direct studies that have been done on the suitability of feeding cocoplum to dogs.
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