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Can dogs eat Persimmons?

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Overview

dog-food-safety-information

Yes, dogs can eat persimmons. This fruit has anti-cancer properties and contains large amounts of beta-carotene, folic acid, and vitamin A. Persimmon seeds should be kept away from dogs. The seed does not produce toxic substances, but they are a choking hazard.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Persimmons are a good source of vitamins C and A, potassium, beta-carotene, and folic acid.
  • The fruit has anti-cancer properties.

Risks

health-risks
  • The persimmon seeds and pits aren’t toxic; however, they can cause an intestinal blockage in rare cases.
  • Eating too many persimmons may cause diarrhea for dogs.
  • Unripe persimmons have strong tannins that can cause the mouth to pucker.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Serve ripe persimmon only.
  • Persimmons can be eaten fresh, frozen, or dried.
  • Cut the fruit into bite-sized pieces, serve in moderation as an occasional treat.

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