4 Benefits of Strawberries For Dogs

Recent research demonstrates that strawberries are high in the antioxidant fisetin. Why is this important? Researchers have found that fisetin works to destroy old, damaged cells that have accumulated in the body over time – usually due to free radical damage. It also works to preserve the body’s supply of glutathione, an important chemical which helps fight against age-related diseases. When glutathione is depleted, your dog’s body is more prone to oxidative stress.

Now, we mentioned above to be mindful of two things when feeding strawberries. While they are a superfood snack, keep these two things in mind:

Strawberries can be a source of aflatoxins and are usually high in pesticides.

Aflatoxins is a type of naturally occurring poison that occurs from mold that grows on fruits and vegetables. The most common source of aflatoxins is found on corn throughout the growing process. However, some studies have shown strawberries can be sources of aflatoxins as well. It is also commonly known that strawberries are one of the most pesticide-ridden foods, so try to buy organic whenever you can to reduce the toxic load in your food. Aflatoxins can be deadly to dogs, so always make sure to wash your vegetables and fruits thoroughly before feeding and limit the amount you give your dog to prevent any adverse effects.