Can dogs eat Jostaberries?

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Overview

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Caution. While wild birds eat jostaberries, their safety for dogs is unclear. These berries are rich in antioxidants and have antifungal and antibacterial properties. However, the seeds and unripe fruit contain trace amounts of hydrogen cyanide, which can be toxic to dogs if eaten in large quantities.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Jostaberries are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, which help boost the immune system.
  • Jostaberries have anti-fungal and antibacterial properties.

Risks

health-risks
  • Jostaberries have high sugar content, and excessive consumption can cause an upset stomach.
  • Jostaberries are known to be consumed by wild birds; however, there are no direct studies that have been done on the suitability of feeding jostaberries to dogs.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Unripe jostaberries and jostaberry seeds should never be given to dogs.

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