Many dog owners would like to share exotic treats with their four-legged friend, but are unsure about their compatibility. Various types of fruit such as papayas can even be used as gentle medicine for dogs.
Is papaya tolerable and he althy for dogs?
Dogs can benefit from the digestive effects of papaya, especially for stomach lining and diarrhea problems. For better absorption of nutrients, the papaya should be pureed. A mixture of carrots and papayas is particularly well tolerated.
Pay attention to the ripeness of the fruit
It depends on the country of origin of the papaya as to whether it can be sold fully ripe in stores in this country. Be sure to let unripe fruits ripen before eating them yourself or feeding them to your dog. A higher degree of ripeness not only improves the taste, it also ensures that the papayas are better tolerated.
Gentle medicine for problems with the digestive tract
Christoph Columbus called the papaya the “fruit of angels” because he noticed its he alth-promoting effects. Dogs with stomach lining and diarrhea problems can also benefit from the regulating effects of papaya. The protein-splitting enzyme papain not only aids digestion, but also removes the breeding ground for intestinal parasites and viruses that feed on proteins in the intestine.
Tips & Tricks
If possible, give your dog papayas in pureed form, as this allows them to better absorb the nutrients and enzymes they contain. If there are stomach problems, a mixture of carrots and papayas is considered to be particularly well tolerated by dogs.
