Are strawberries safe for dogs?

Summer. Lots of berries. Now it is the strawberry season.
We were shopping groceries today and bought some lovely local strawberries.

Our dogs LOVE strawberries. It is absolutely safe to feed strawberries to dogs and even young pups (2 months old and up) in moderation. Zella got her portion of strawberries today too :)

If you are giving strawberries to your pup for the first time, make sure you are giving them a quarter of the berry per day. Then increase. I would never feed more than 5-6 strawberries per large dog a day.

So what is so healthy with strawberries?

Well, first of all, strawberries are very low in calories and therefore make a perfect snack or treat. They are also natural antioxidant source. Strawberries are rich in dietary fiber, vitamin C, folate, potassium and manganese.

Vitamin C is needed for keeping your dog healthy, to promote a better immune defence, to renew/rebuilt cells in the whole body. This important vitamin is responsible for collagen formation and therefore helps the dog's body build strong tendons and ligaments.
Cut in half or even in smaller pieces for smaller dogs strawberries can be served either directly into the dog's bowl or stuffed into their favourite treat-chewing toy. I still have a puppy KONG chewable treat toy that I purchased when Zella was a small pup. It is quite durable and is still in great condition although she chewed on it pretty well. I would normally stuff it with strawberry pieces mixed with slices of fresh carrots and apples. She just loves it served this way!

Here is the puppy Kong: