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Can dogs eat Jackfruit?

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Overview

dog-food-safety-information

Yes. While dogs can safely eat jackfruit, precautions must be taken. The spiky skin, rind, and seeds must be removed as they can cause digestive issues for dogs. It's also recommended to eliminate the latex since it can cause skin irritation.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Jackfruit has significant amounts of antioxidants and anti-inflammatories that boost a dog's immune system and protect against diseases.

Risks

health-risks
  • The rind of jackfruit is thick, tough, and spiky, which can cause mouth injury.
  • The latex fleshy part of jackfruit may cause skin irritation or trigger allergic reactions in dogs.
  • Raw jackfruit seeds contain tannins that may interfere with digestion.
  • Jackfruit is high in sugar that is dense in calories.
  • The seeds are a choking hazard.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Cut the jackfruit open and remove the seeds. Serve the ripe fleshy part to your dog in moderation as an occasional treat.

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