Can dogs eat Tangerines?

can dogs eat tangerinesYes

Overview

dog-food-safety-information

Yes, dogs can eat tangerines but in limited amounts. Their high vitamin C, antioxidant, and flavonoid levels impede the development of certain diseases like cancer. However, do not overfeed tangerines to dogs. Their high sugar content and acidity can upset their stomach.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Tangerines are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, which are immune boosters for dogs.
  • Tangerines have flavonoids that have anti-cancer properties.

Risks

health-risks
  • This highly citrus fruit contains essential oils that are potentially toxic to dogs when consumed excessively.
health-risks-dog

Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Tangerine is eaten fresh and ripe.
  • Remove the peel and seeds.
  • Due to high sugar content, give 1 or 2 segments to your dog as an occasional treat.

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