The Healthiest Fruits and Vegetables for Your Dog

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We all know it’s a good idea to add more fresh fruits and vegetables to our diet. Just don’t forget to share some of those yummy fruits and veggies with your dog, too! According to an informative article on the website One Green Planet, adding certain fruits and vegetables to your dog’s diet can help improve her overall health, including things like teeth, coat, bones, and eyesight.

Fruits and vegetable provide your dog with essential vitamins and minerals needed for optimum health. What are the best fruits and veggies to give to your dog? Here’s a list of the healthiest ones:

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Apples. A great source of vitamins A and C, as well as fiber. Crunchy apple slices can also help clean your dog’s teeth. It’s important to always remove the stem, core, and all seeds before feeding apples to your dog.

Carrots. One of the more common people food choices for your dog. They are loaded with beta carotene, potassium, fiber, and vitamins A, C, and K. Also great for cleaning teeth.

Sweet Potatoes. A popular treat for dogs, sweet potatoes are a great snack for pups who need to lose a few pounds. They are high in fiber and vitamins A, C, E, and B.

Celery. Celery is a good breath freshener and also contains many vitamins, plus other valuable nutrients like calcium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, and sodium.

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Watermelon. Because watermelon contains a lot of water in addition to vitamins and minerals, summer is a great time to feed your dog watermelon to keep him well-hydrated.

Green beans. Another great choice for dogs on a diet because they’re filling and high in fiber. They also contain many essential nutrients.

Bok choy. This healthy green is not just for your rabbit. Feeding your dog some bok choy will provide her with vitamins A, C, and K, as well as potassium.

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Pumpkin. Pumpkin has long been a favorite people food for dogs. It has lots of fiber if your dog has digestive issues, plus other important vitamins and minerals.