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Can dogs eat Star apples?

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Overview

dog-food-safety-information

Star apple, is also known as Caimito fruit or Milk fruit. Star apple fruit is safely consumed by many animals. However, its suitability to be fed to canines is uncertain. Star apple seeds contain cyanogenic glycoside, a toxic compound to dogs. The seeds are also choking hazards for dogs,

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Star apple is rich in vitamins A, B, C, lysine, niacin, and protein. It also has essential minerals such as magnesium, iron, zinc, and potassium. These nutrients are beneficial to good health.
  • The high fiber content of star apple aids in proper digestion.

Risks

health-risks
  • The star apple seeds contain cyanogenic glycoside, which is toxic to dogs.
  • The seeds are a choking hazard and can get lodged in the throat or intestine.
  • Star apples are known to be non-toxic to many wild animals; however, there are no direct studies that have been done on the suitability of feeding star apples to dogs.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • The fruit's peel and seeds should never be given to dogs.

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