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Your elderly nextdoor neighbor Burt, has a huge loquat tree. The fruit which would require a ladder to get, typically ripens and falls to the ground these days, often bouncing into your yard. Your dog has been itching to pick up some of this orange fruit and chow down. But can you let him?
Yes, dogs can eat loquat. However, loquat is sort of a gray area fruit, because there is significant preparation required to safely offer a loquat to your pup.
If you give your dog a loquat, be sure to remove the seeds and the pit, both of which contain cyanogenic glycosides. When this compound interacts with a dog’s stomach bile it becomes cyanide. If your dog has eaten either the seeds or the pit contact your vet immediately. If your dog eats a loquat and then begins to show symptoms including abdominal pain, irregular heartbeat, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst, loss of consciousness, get to a vet immediately.
Additionally the seeds and the pit can cause choking and internal blockages.
Loquats are also high in sugar. If you choose to give some of this fruit to your pup, limit it to one a day for a small dog and two max for a large dog. In addition to the sugar, loquats have a decent amount of fiber, which in large quantities will cause gastrointestinal distress.
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.
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