Your favorite instagram baker featured a blood orange cake recipe this week. You got all the ingredients and then ran out of time to do the actual baking. Can you offer some of the oranges to your pup? 

Yes. Blood oranges are a safe treat in moderation for your dog. Always remove the peel and any seeds before offering blood orange segments to your pup. Seeds pose choking and internal blockage issues especially for small dogs. Do not give your pup the whole fruit with or without the peel. Always offer a small amount in individual segments. Never allow your dog access to discarded peels. Citrus peels contain compounds that are toxic to dogs. 

Your pup will likely love this tasty treat, so monitor how much you offer. Treats should not exceed 10% of your pup’s daily diet. Blood oranges have lots of sugar. Excessive sugar in your dog’s diet can lead to weight gain and obesity. Dogs that have diabetes or are overweight should not have blood oranges. 

Blood oranges are high in fiber. Increased fiber can cause digestive issues for your pup including diarrhea. Always monitor your pup after introducing new food or treats. If issues arise, contact your vet.

To ensure your pet will live a long and healthy life, it is always a good idea to invest in pet health insurance. Preparing for the unexpected guarantees money is never an issue in keeping you pup healthy.