Many dogs have a sweet tooth, and they enjoy an occasional piece of fruit as a snack. They like dried fruits such as figs, dates, prunes, and apricots, as well as fresh fruits like apples, bananas, and berries. Like vegetables, fruits are great storehouses of vitamins, minerals, and vital energy. (There have been a few reports of grapes and raisins making some dogs sick, so avoid them.) For best digestion, feed such foods apart from the regular mealtime. Dried fruits are especially good natural sources of potassium, an important mineral that can sometimes be in short supply; other good sources are bananas, peanuts, potatoes, and tomato sauce. Dates are extremely rich in folic acid, an important B vitamin. |