Longan fruit hails from China. This little fruit has an incredible anecdotal resume for human healing properties. It slows the aging process, is anti-cancer, helps accelerate healing wounds, can be a treatment for irritable bowel, GERD, edema, and skin allergies, to name a few. With all of these benefits for humans, can they be helpful for pups too?

No. There is not currently enough information around dogs and this fruit.

The hard outer shell which is crackable could cause serious damage to a dogs mouth and intestinal distress. The pit inside is potentially toxic as well as a choking hazard and an internal blockage risk. The safest part of the fruit is probably the flesh, however it has not be studied in any meaningful way to unequivocally say it is safe for pup consumption. 

If your pup eats a longan whole, contact your vet. If your pup eats just the longan flesh, monitor your pup for adverse side effects and contact your vet if anything adverse arises.

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 your pup healthy.