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Can dogs eat Imbe fruit?

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Overview

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Yes, it is okay to feed Imbe fruit to dogs, but be cautious. The fruit may have nutrients and antibiotic properties, but it is high in sugar. Giving dogs large quantities of imbe fruit can cause health issues, including diabetes, tooth decay, and obesity.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Imbe fruit is rich in nutrients.
  • Extracts from the leaves and flowers of the Imbe fruit tree have antibiotic properties.

Risks

health-risks
  • The Imbe fruit has high sugar content.
  • Based on animal and clinical toxicity studies, the Garcinia family (including Imbe) has no observed adverse effect, so there's no immediate risk when consumed by dogs. However, there are no direct studies that have been done on the suitability of feeding Imbe to dogs.
  • The fruit's seeds should never be given to dogs, to prevent choking.
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