Who doesn’t love a bit of fresh passion fruit to freshen up a bit?
As a dog owner, you know that dogs love to have a bite of everything that we – humans, eat. Otherwise, they would just stare at us for hours, until we decide to give them a bite.
Do you know which human foods are dangerous for dogs? Which table scraps can seriously harm them? Or should you share passion fruit with your canine or not?
We all know that dogs can eat anything, but should they are is a completely different level.
Wondering if you should feed your dog with delicious passion fruit? The short answer is no. The wider answer is more complex.
In fact, the flesh of the fruit itself isn’t toxic to dogs, but the other parts are.
Since separating these parts is extremely difficult, almost impossible, it’s better not to feed your dog with passion fruit.
Instead, choose to treat him with safe human foods, such as cucumber or carrots – dogs love them, you can prepare them in various ways, and can even use them to make one-of-a-kind summer treats.
Why Passion Fruit Isn’t Safe For Dogs?
To understand better why passion fruit can be harmful to your canine, let’s talk about downsides.
Read on to see why passion fruit shouldn’t be on your list of dog treats.
Passion Fruit Seeds
Every fruit has its own flash. In the case of passion fruit, the flesh contains many little seeds, which can be dangerous for dogs.
This is quite similar to why dogs shouldn’t eat apple seeds, which can pose a life-threatening bite because seeds contain cyanide.
As you may know already, cyanide is toxic for dogs and can cause:
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
Cyanide intake can also lead to various health issues, and in some cases, it may be fatal.
Unripe Passion Fruit
Passion fruit may be your favorite treat, and it’s really delicious when it’s ripe! Passion fruit is delicious only when it’s ripe.
But did you know that unripe passion fruit is considered toxic for humans as well when it’s unripe?
The main reason for this is the presence of cyanide, located in the fruit’s seeds. The concentration of cyanide in the unripe fruit is the highest of all, which is why it should be avoided at all times.
Unfortunately, there are studies that witness how children died from eating unripe passion fruit.
Latex Allergy
Allergies in dogs, just like in humans, aren’t uncommon. They may appear for numerous reasons, some dogs may even be allergic to chicken, soy, or gluten (from wheat).
On the other hand, specific foods can help dogs get rid of persistent allergies.
Various studies suggest that passion fruit can trigger allergic reactions in humans who have latex allergies.
Therefore, many claim that dogs may react identically. If your dog has any allergies that can be linked to latex, you should never try to feed this fruit to him.
Purple Passion Fruit
Dogs in generals shouldn’t eat the skin of any fruit. The same applies to the purple passion fruit skin, which is considered to be toxic due to the presence of cyanide like a toxin.
When consumed in large portions, it can be extremely dangerous, and act as a toxin. Simply said, it can act as a poison. The skin isn’t eaten by humans, so you shouldn’t expect dogs to do otherwise.
However, there is an interesting fact: some claim that passion fruit is dangerous for dogs, but passion fruit wine is considered safe for canines.
Can Dogs Eat The Passion Fruit Vine?
Passion fruit comes in many shapes, sort of speaking. You can eat it as a whole, mix it with other fruits and serve it as a fruit salad, or you can make a wine of it? The most common types of passion fruit are purple and yellow.
They are widely spread and easily found on any market.
Did you know that passion fruit grows on vines that belong to the passiflora species that are native to Brazil, Argentina, and other parts of South Africa?
Since dogs can hurt seriously from passion fruit, it seems only logical that these vines are unsafe for dogs? However, many claim that they are safe for dogs.
The reason for this lies in a belief that passiflora species are not particularly considered toxic to dogs, at least yellow and purple aren’t.
So, if you have a garden, and you worry is safe for your canine or not, because you grow passiflora species, you should sleep soundly, and without worries.
Still, it can’t harm to know what plants are toxic for dogs and what are more than welcome in your garden.
Still, experts recommend that you keep your dog away from passion fruit vine. Although it’s kind of ‘safe’, it’s not exactly suitable for dogs.
Plus, these vines can lead to some health disturbances, such as:
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Excessive thirst
- Excessive panting
In case that you notice any of these symptoms, make sure that you take your canine to the veterinarian’s office.
What Can Happen If Your Dogs Eat Passion Fruit?
You may be the best dog owner in the world, but that won’t stop your canine from making a mess from time to time.
This works similar to with children – as soon as you turn your back they will find something fun to do, even to eat whatever crosses their path.
For you, as a human, passion fruit is safe to eat and serves as a good source of vitamin C, iron, riboflavin, and niacin. However, for your dog passion fruit isn’t as beneficial. So, what to do if your dog eats it?
It would be best to try to determine how much passion fruit your dog has intake.
If you notice any sign of vomiting or diarrhea make react immediately and take your Fido to the veterinarian’s office.
Even if he has ingested smaller amounts of passion fruits take him to the vet’s office as soon as possible.
Other Exotic Fruits That Are Unsafe For Dogs
Every responsible dog owner knows what are the things that every dog needs to avoid. Still, not even with the best intentions, you can protect your canine 24/7.
Therefore, we have creates a shortlist of exotic fruit that mustn’t give to your dog at any time:
Figs
This fruit is rich in a substance named ficin, which can trigger many allergic reactions in both humans and dogs.
If your dog has any sort of allergies, you should keep this fruit away from him. It can cause itching, rashes, and irritation.
Pomegranate
Have you ever gave your dog anything citrus-like just to smell? If you have done so, you know that they dislike that smell.
You probably also know that whenever your dog moves away from certain foods, you shouldn’t force him to taste them.
Just like passion fruit, pomegranate has many small seeds. These seeds can cause intestinal blockage if consumed in large amounts. Don’t feed your dog with pomegranate.
What about pomegranate juice? If you must give it to your dog, you can do so by mashing the pulp, and a simple lick should be enough.
Jackfruit
This is another exotic fruit that should be avoided. Jackfruit is almost indigestible and its seeds contain cyanide.
Other exotic fruit to avoid, include:
- Persimmon
- Kumquat
Frequently Asked Questions On Dogs And Passion Fruit
1. Can I Give Passion Fruit Juice To My Dog?
The short answer is, no. Passion fruit juice still has seeds in it, only ground. This means that cyanide from seeds is still there.
2. How Can I Tell The Passion Fruit Is Ripe?
It’s actually easy to recognize when passion fruit is ripe. When it’s ripe, passionfruit will be entirely colored and plump. Yellow passion fruit will be golden, and purple will be almost black.
3. What Should I Do If My Dog Eats Passion Fruit?
If your dog eats some passion fruit, make sure that you monitor his behavior closely.
If you think that your dog has eaten too much passion fruit, you may need to induce vomiting. The best move is to take your dog to the veterinarian’s office.
