養狗人都知道,均衡和營養豐富的膳食對愛犬的健康至關重要。
除了提供日常飲食外,主人還可以給狗狗餵食適量水果作為零食。水果中富含維生素和礦物質,可以提高狗的免疫力,促進代謝。

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但在餵食水果時,應注意避開那些對毛孩子有害的品類,以免導致狗狗消化不良、腹瀉和嘔吐。
哪些水果對狗狗有害?
▌牛油果 Avocado
牛油果的果核、果皮和葉子所含的甘油酸對狗有毒。
牛油果肉中甘油酸含量不高,可以少量餵食,但有些狗完全吃不了。
The avocado pit, skin, and leaves contain persin and are toxic to dogs. The fleshy part of an avocado does not contain as much persin and can be given to your dog in small amounts, although some dogs don’t tolerate any amount of avocado.

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▌柑橘類水果 Citrus fruits
雖然檸檬、酸橙和葡萄柚等柑橘類水果對狗沒有毒性,但會引起狗的胃部不適。
While not toxic to dogs, citrus fruits like lemons, limes and grapefruits can cause them an upset stomach.

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▌葡萄/葡萄乾 Grapes/Raisins
葡萄和葡萄乾對狗有劇毒,可導致急性腎衰竭。千萬別給狗食用。
Grapes, and their dried cousins, raisins, are extremely toxic to dogs and can lead to acute kidney failure. They should not be given to dogs.

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▌櫻桃 Cherries
避免給狗狗吃櫻桃,因為櫻桃核和櫻桃梗會導致腸梗阻。果核對狗也有劇毒。
Avoid giving your dog cherries as the pit and stems can cause intestinal blockage. The pit is also extremely toxic to dogs.
哪些水果對狗狗最健康?
對狗狗來說,一些水果比其他水果更健康,這是因為它們的營養價值高,或糖分熱量較低。
Some fruits are healthier for your dog than others either due to the nutritional benefits or their low sugar and calorie content.
以下水果最適合餵狗(the healthiest fruits to feed your dog):
▌藍莓 Blueberries
新鮮藍莓有大量抗氧化劑和纖維,適合狗狗吃。
Fresh blueberries provide a plethora of antioxidants and fiber for your dog.

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▌西瓜 Watermelon
西瓜含水量高,是狗狗夏季的最佳零食,西瓜還富含維生素A、C和B-6。
With its high-water content, watermelons are a great summer treat for your dog, especially since they are also high in vitamin A, C and B-6.

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狗狗吃多少水果合適?
即使在給狗狗餵食安全且營養豐富的水果時,也應該適可而止。
Even when feeding your dog fruits that are safe and nutritious, you should always practice moderation.
建議堅持9:1原則,在狗狗的飲食中,90%應該是它們的常規食物,10%可以是包括水果和蔬菜在內的健康零食。
It is recommended to stick to the 90-10 rule. Ninety percent of their diet should be their regular food and 10 percent can be healthy treats that include fruits and vegetables.
如果您的愛犬有潛在的疾病或正在服用處方藥,那麼在它們的飲食中新增水果之前,最好先聯絡獸醫。
If your dog has underlying medical conditions or is fed a prescription diet, it’s always safest to contact your veterinarian first before adding fruits to their diet.
扎克·米爾斯博士表示,即使是看似無害的水果,也可能導致消化不良、腹瀉和嘔吐。
Dr Zach Mills says that even seemingly risk-free fruits can lead to digestive upset, diarrhea and vomiting.
米爾斯說,寵物主人應該注意以下症狀:
Mills says pet owners should look for the following symptoms:
消化道不適
GI upset
食慾不振
Loss of appetite
嗜睡
Lethargy /ˈleθədʒi/
嘔吐
Vomiting
稀便或腹瀉
Loose stools or diarrhea /ˌdaɪəˈrɪə/
編輯:董靜 陳丹妮 萬月英
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