- Strawberries can be given as fresh, healthy pet treats or added to your pet’s nutritionally adequate, species-appropriate diet
- They are rich in flavonoids like anthocyanins, which offer antioxidative and antimicrobial activities, and may have protective effects against several diseases, like heart disease, cancer and diabetes
- Strawberries contain fisetin, a flavonoid antioxidant that has neurotrophic, anticarcinogenic and anti-inflammatory effects
- Strawberries also contain an enzyme called malic acid, which acts as a natural whitener for tooth enamel
Strawberries are quintessential and versatile fruits that people add to many kinds of desserts and fresh fruit salads. If you enjoy these berries, you may wonder: Can your pets have them, too? Read further to find out if it’s OK for your dogs and cats to eat them, and what benefits they might get from snacking on these fruits.
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