What fruits and vegetables are truly safe for my dog or cat to eat?

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what fruit can dogs & cats eat? what veggies can dogs & cats eat?

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Neither dogs nor cats are herbivores. Cats are obligatory carnivores, so feeding them fruit and vegetables is not advised as their gut is to short to digest plant material effectively . Dogs can have some fruit and vegetables, but, again, they are carnivores, and therefore fruit and veggies would naturally only be consumed as part of eating a stomach with content. You can give a dog veggie treats such as boiled carrot and green beans, or a piece of apple. Any other vegetables or fruit are not advised. Best is to feed your dog a commercial complete diet for the size and age of your breed/dog.

What fruits and vegetables are truly safe for my dog or cat to eat?

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