I love Acai. I keep all forms of berries from Amazon forests at my home- powder, frozen or fresh. Mostly people always go for frozen Acai for the healthy nutrients and yummy taste.
I was thinking to serve these nutrient berries to my dogs. It seems funny in the start I served half a berry and noticed that the pet ate it after smelling and looking at it for some time.
When I was having acai berries, the next time, I noticed that the greedy pet was staring at me. Now the question arises in my mind should I feed him some acai as an occasional treat? Can dogs enjoy acai?
This point made me get into detail. In this blog, we will look that can dogs eat acai?
What is Acai?
These grape-like and mouth-watering berries are originated from Brazil’s Amazon. The berries are grown on acai palm trees with deep blue color and 1-2 cm in dia.
The yummy fruit comprises of berry taste with a touch of dark chocolate.
These tropical fruits have attracted many people and contain many health benefits like enhancing skin health, helping in weight reduction, minimizing blood cholesterol levels, and increasing energy and heart health.
Can Dogs eat Acai?
Simply, the answer is yes, you can serve acai berries to your dogs. It is a superfood that is the source of many benefits for a dog.
For beginners, superfoods are mainly foods that are known to provide numerous nutritional benefits, and hence it is the best option for emotional and physical health.
Along with humans, they also provide an important health enhancement to our furry friends.
What are the health benefits of Acai Berries?
Some of the health benefits you can get from acai berries are enlisted below.
- Enriched source of vitamins, fat, calcium, and fiber.
- Rich in antioxidants as compared to cranberries and blueberries.
- Improves cholesterol level
- Possess anti-cancer properties
- Good for the health of the brain
What are the harmful effects of Acai Berries?
Dogs can eat acai but in a moderate amount. There is a point in not serving acai to dogs in large amounts.
Theobromine is a compound present in acai that affects the digestive system and this compound remains undigested in the digestive tract causing toxicity. It also results in chocolate poisoning among dogs.
What are the symptoms of Theobromine poisoning in dogs?
Following are the symptoms of theobromine poisoning.
- Increased urination
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Seizures
- Internal Bleeding
- Diarrhea
- Pale gums
- Death
Immediately rush to your vet, if you observe any of the following symptoms.
Conclusion
For humans as well as a dog, acai is considered a superfood. But make sure to serve in moderate amounts as acai contains a chemical that causes poisoning issues in dogs.
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