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Can dogs eat Cucamelons?

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Overview

dog-food-safety-information

While there has research has been done on the suitability of feeding cucamelons to dogs; they are not known to be toxic to canines. Cucamelons contain powerful antioxidants, beta-carotene, and lycopene. They are also packed with other nutrients, including vitamins C, E, K, and potassium.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Cucamelons, also known as Mouse melons or Mexican sour gherkins, are nutrient-dense and packed with vitamins C, E, K, and potassium.
  • The high fiber content aids in digestion.
  • This superfood is rich in lycopene and beta carotene, two powerful antioxidants with immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties.

Risks

health-risks
  • The small size of the cucamelons is a choking hazard, especially when swallowed whole.
  • Dogs are known to eat cucamelon with no side effects; however, there are no direct studies that have been done on the suitability of feeding cucamelon to dogs.
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