Can dogs eat Snake fruit?

Overview

Caution. Snake fruit is not known to be toxic to dogs, but there is little research confirming its safety. While the ripe fruit is eaten by some wildlife and contains nutrients like fiber and protein, the unripe version contains tannic acid. In large amounts, this could potentially lead to liver or kidney issues in dogs. It is best to avoid offering snake fruit to your pet, especially with the seed, which poses a choking risk.

Benefits

Snake fruit, also known as Salak fruit, has high fiber content, promoting healthy digestion.
Snake fruit is rich in protein and carbohydrates, which give energy and stamina.

Risks

The large seed of the snake fruit is inedible and a choking hazard.
Unripe salak fruit is sour and astringent because of the trace amount of tannic acid. Excessive consumption can cause liver and kidney issues.
Snake fruits are known to be consumed by other mammals in the wild; however, there are no direct studies that have been done on the suitability of feeding snake fruit to dogs.