Can dogs eat Snake fruit?

Overview

Many wildlife eat snake fruit, the ripe fruit is not known to be toxic to canines. However, there is no confirmed conclusion on the edibility of snake fruit for dogs. Unrip snake fruit has trace amounts of tannic acid. If consumed in large amounts, it may cause liver and kidney problems in dogs.

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.