Can dogs eat Pandanus fruit?

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Overview

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Raw pandanus fruit should not be given to dogs as it can cause skin or mouth irritation. Cooking the pandanus fruit breaks down the calcium-oxalate crystals of the fruit, which stops the cause of the irritation. Although eaten by many animals in the wild, no research has been done on the suitability of its safety for canine consumption.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Pandanus fruit has antioxidant and antibacterial properties, which can help fight against infections and diseases.
  • It has high fiber content which helps promote healthy digestion.

Risks

health-risks
  • The fruit can irritate the mouth if eaten raw.
  • Excessive consumption can cause diarrhea.
  • Pandanus fruits are known to be consumed by animals in the wild; however, there are no direct studies that have been done on the suitability of feeding pandanus fruit to dogs.
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