Category Groups: Fruits, Exotic Fruits, Whole Fruits
Nutrition Facts: Fiber, Vitamin A, C, & K, copper
Other Categories: Veggies | Proteins | Grains | Dairy | Misc
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Sapodilla is also known around the world as naseberry, chicku, chicozapote, and dilly. When it is ripe it has a little give to it. Humans remove the skin and seeds and enjoy the deliciously sweet flavor and melon-like texture. We all love to share delicious treats with our pup, but can we safely share some sapodilla with our furry friends?
Yes, with proper preparation sapodilla is an acceptable treat option for pups. Be sure the sapodilla you are offering your pup is ripe.
The unripe fruit is harmful to your pup. Give the fruit a squeeze. A ripe sapodilla will have the give of a ripe avocado.
If your fruit is ripe, remove the skin, and any seeds, stem, and leaves. They contain saponins, a chemical which causes gastrointestinal distress in both humans and dogs.
Cut the flesh into small chunks to offer to your pup.
Sapodilla are very high in sugar and therefore should not be offered to dogs with diabetes. As with all treats, moderation is key. Too much sugar is harmful to any dog.
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.
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