Can dogs eat Annatto fruit?

can dogs have annatto fruitNo

Overview

dog-food-safety-information

No, Annatto fruit should never be fed to dogs. Dangerous side effects such as seizures and poisoning may occur if annatto fruit, particularly its extract, is ingested by a dog.

Risks

health-risks
  • Bixin found in the seeds of annatto fruit is toxic. This is the substance used to make the natural coloring annatto. In high enough concentrations, annatto may cause seizures in dogs.
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