Can dogs or cats eat dates?
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Can dogs eat dates?
Good news: dogs can have dates in moderation! They're full of vitamins such as B6, iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and selenium, which benefit their overall health.
However, unfortunately, dates are full of sugar. Too many dates could lead to gastrointestinal issues such as diarrhoea or vomiting and, eventually, obesity in your dog.
Try feeding a small square at a time, and avoid the pit, as it can be a choking hazard.
Contact your veterinarian immediately if your dog eats dates and shows signs of illness like lethargy, diarrhoea, or vomiting. If they require veterinary care related to eating unsafe foods, dog insurance may help cover the cost of treatment.
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Can cats eat dates?
Dates offer a range of antioxidants with potential anti-inflammatory properties. However, they also add quite a bit of unnecessary sugar to your cat's diet.
A small piece may be fine, but too much can lead to digestive problems such as diarrhoea or other gastrointestinal problems in cats. In the long term, that added sugar could contribute to your cat developing diabetes or obesity. Not good!
Contact your veterinarian immediately if your cat eats dates and shows signs of illness such as lethargy, diarrhoea, or vomiting. If they require veterinary care related to eating unsafe foods, cat insurance may help cover the cost of treatment.
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Food safety statuses
Could be given almost daily without harm
Not toxic, but should not be given regularly
Toxic or simply too risky to give to your pet