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Can dogs eat Pandanus fruit?

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Overview

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Caution. Raw pandanus fruit can irritate a dog’s mouth or skin due to calcium oxalate crystals. Cooking the fruit breaks down these crystals and helps reduce the risk of irritation. While some wild animals eat pandanus, there is currently no research confirming its safety for dogs. It’s best to avoid offering it unless cooked and in very small amounts.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Pandanus fruit has antioxidant and antibacterial properties, which can help fight against infections and diseases.
  • It has high fiber content which helps promote healthy digestion.

Risks

health-risks
  • The fruit can irritate the mouth if eaten raw.
  • Excessive consumption can cause diarrhea.
  • Pandanus fruits are known to be consumed by animals in the wild; however, there are no direct studies that have been done on the suitability of feeding pandanus fruit to dogs.
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