Blueberries are a common healthy summertime snack among many. Is it possible they may be healthy for our furry friends too? While some human foods are good for golden retrievers to eat, some arent’. Where do blueberries fall? Can a Golden retriever eat blueberries?
Yes, golden retrievers can eat blueberries. Blueberries are considered a superfood, packed with antioxidants. They are also a great source of vitamin C and potassium. Blueberries can also help lower the risk of heart disease and cancer. This makes blueberries a healthy snack for your golden retriever.
Even though blueberries are a healthy treat for your golden retriever, you will still need to be cautious about how much you feed your dog. This applies to all treats; remember moderation is best.
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Health Benefits of Blueberries
Blueberries are high in antioxidants, Vitamins C ane Potassium. Blueberries are also a great source of dietary fiber.
These are great nutrients for your golden retriever that they may not be getting from their dog food. Blueberries are a very healthy natural food that will help your dog get essential nutrients.
Blueberries are also low calories, cholesterol, and sodium. Which makes them a great treat! They are a great replacement for other high calories treats during training.
Antioxidants found in blueberries help fight free radicals.
Free radicals are the cause of cellular and molecular damage in humans and dogs.
Blueberries are also great if you have a senior golden retriever because they help reduce the effects of brain aging.
Limit treats of any type (including blueberries) to 10 percent of your dog’s diet.
Are there any risks in feeding blueberries to dogs?
Blueberries being small and round could pose a potential choking hazard especially for a dog that eats fast. If you dog is a fast eater its best to monitor your pup while they are enjoying the blueberries.
How many blueberries can a golden retriever eat?
Start off with a dozen or fewer blueberries at once. Sometimes they could be too much of a good thing and cause your dog to have an upset stomach or diarrhea.
I usually give my golden a hand full of frozen blueberries one at a time as treats when we are training. These are especially tasty outside on a hot day.
Ways to Feed your Golden Retriever Blueberries
Blueberries can be used for good behavior, on the go snack, or part of a meal.
- Frozen blueberries
- Blended Frozen blueberries
- Dried blueberries for a chewy snack
- Dried betties mixed with nut butter in a kong toy makes out for a good day!
- Puree blueberries with yogurt to make a dog-sized smoothie.
- Mash the blueberries and add them to regular food.
- Sprinkle whole blueberries on food.
Poisonous Fruits and Other Toxic Foods for Dogs
- Cherries
- Grapes
- raisins
- Avocado
- Dark chocolate
- Garlic
- Mushrooms
- Macadamia nuts
- onions
- holly berries
- Baneberries
- juniper berries
- Pokeberries
- mistletoe berries.
