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Can dogs eat Tamarillos?

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Overview

dog-food-safety-information

Caution. Only fully ripe tamarillos, also known as as Tree tomatoes , are safe for dogs to eat in small amounts. These fruits offer some nutritional benefits, but unripe tamarillos contain harmful toxins. Even more importantly, the entire tamarillo plant is toxic to dogs and should always be avoided.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Tamarillo fruit contains vitamins A and C, calcium, magnesium, and iron.
  • Tamarillo fruit has antioxidants that help protect the healthy cells against damage from free radicals.

Risks

health-risks
  • The entire tamarillo tree and unripe fruits are poisonous, but the ripe fruit is not.
  • The tamarillo fruit's skin is bitter and not palatable to dogs.
  • The seeds are bitter and can cause digestive problems.
  • The tamarillo fruits are a choking hazard.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Make sure the tamarillo fruit is fully ripe.
  • Cut the tamarillo into small pieces, or crush it before serving in moderation.

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