Dogs love to check out what people have on their plates. If you have just started owning a dog, you might be amazed that your dog wants to have a bite of non-meat things. However, the fact is dogs can consume plants. Fruit (in small amounts) can help round out your pet’s diet. Plant products can be healthy for dogs, but there are many fruits that are not the right nutrition for pets. Is mango one of these fruits?

Is Mango Safe For Dogs?

A wealth of information on dog nutrition has evolved. As scientists study the toxicity of different products, they determine if that product is harmful to our pets. It is helpful to know what  the nutritional necessities of a dog are. Interestingly, dogs can eat fruits, and they often like them. Your dog may very well enjoy the soft, sweet flesh of a mango. Yet, is this fruit poisonous, or have any other contraindications? Let’s find out.

Can dogs eat mangoes? Experts have discovered no toxins in mango flesh. So the good news is, yes, dogs can eat mango. However, you need to remember the servings of fruit for your dog. Likewise, the skin should be peeled, and the stone should be removed before serving the fruit. If not, there could be some risks if a dog eats a mango. Now, let’s look at their benefits and downsides. Read on to find out.

Mango Risks

Dogs can eat mangoes in moderate amounts. While it is safe for dogs to eat the fruit, you should remember that some of the fruit parts can be harmful to dogs. Make sure you peel that mango well before feeding it to your dog. The skin is hard and can be challenging for your pup to chew. And don’t forget to take out the seed. It is not recommended to give your dog a mango with stone. So, ensure your pooch does not gnaw through the stone, which can be life-threatening.

Mango includes large seeds that dogs can choke on. And despite the fact that your dog may have razor-sharp teeth and can chew and swallow a rock, ingesting this part of mango can be unhealthy and potentially even toxic to dogs. The seed can cause fatal intestinal obstruction in dogs if they eat it. So be careful where you throw away your mango seeds because dogs can also access the rubbish and pull out the stones.

One more potential risk is having an allergy to mango. If your dog is eating mango for the first time, take this step with caution. Firstly, feed your dog a small piece of fruit and see how it reacts. Do not give these fruits to your pup if you notice any alarming symptoms. Even without allergies, dogs should not eat large amounts of these fruits due to their high sugar and fiber content.

Mango Benefits

Dogs can eat mangoes. Eating the soft flesh of the fruit is harmless. Nothing bad is going to happen if you occasionally give your dog a mango. Feeding fruits to dogs may be even healthy. Mangos provide your dog with many vitamins and fiber. A small amount of fiber is something that can be useful for your dog’s gut. It also harbors precious antioxidants that protect the body against a wide range of diseases.

Summary – Can Dogs Eat Mango?

You can give mangoes to your pet if you peel off the fruit skin and remove the seeds first. Mangoes are safe for dogs and have important nutrients in their pulp. But there are some dangers that you should realize. When in doubt, it is worth asking your vet for advice. An open dog is not a roto of all, so dogs need and require them differently. Each dog is unique and has different needs and requirements.

Source

• Asharf M. Abu-Seida (2023). Mango Seed Causing Acute Intestinal Obstruction in Dogs: A Case Series.
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