Purina experts say yes—bananas are a great treat for your pooch. Unlike other fruits, which may have toxic components, every part of a banana is safe for your dog to eat.
Is banana poisonous to cats?
Bananas are a safe and healthy treat for your cat, but they need to be given in small amounts like all the items on this list. Your cat shouldn't eat a banana—or even half a banana. Instead, just give her a small slice from your banana. Don't be surprised if your cat turns her nose up at your offering.
What fruits are poisonous to animals?
In the same way that chocolate is toxic to cats and dogs, some fruits and vegetables are too. Onions, garlic, wild mushrooms, avocado, and rhubarb are all poisonous to pets, and corn is also a common allergen. You should also avoid feeding grapes and raisins to your pet, as they can cause kidney damage.
Are bananas good for animals?
Bananas are famous fruits that are consumed worldwide by many animals. Sometimes even banana peels are used as feedstock for animals. The backyard animals that love eating bananas are deer, birds, squirrels, racoons, chipmunks, goats, pigs, horses, and rabbits.
Can bananas harm a dog?
But if your pooch goes bananas for bananas, you can rest easy—this low-calorie fruit will do them no harm. Bananas are one of many fruits that are safe for dogs to eat, according to Dr. Danielle Bernal, a veterinarian with Wellness Natural Pet Food.
