Can dogs eat Custard apple?

can dogs eat custard appleNo

Overview

dog-food-safety-information

No, custard apple, also known as Sugar-apple, Sweetsop, or Sitafal fruit, is not recommended for dogs. Although the flesh of the fruit is not toxic to dogs, the skin, seeds, leaves, and roots of the custard apple contain alkaloids and hydrocyanic acid, which are poisonous to canines, especially when consumed in large amounts.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Custard apple's flesh contains vitamins A, C, and K and minerals that help boost immunity and fight inflammation.
  • Custard apple is also rich in fiber that promotes good digestion.

Risks

health-risks
  • Custard apple seeds, skin, leaves, and roots all contain alkaloids and hydrocyanic acid, which is poisonous to dogs.
  • Custard apple seeds can also cause choking.
health-risks-dog

Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Since it is challenging to deseed the fruit, custard apples should not be given to dogs as a treat intentionally.

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