Why don't dogs eat fruits or vegetables?

Dogs do eat fruits and vegetables. My dogs eat boiled vegetables (carrots, lauki (doodhi), pumpkin, cauliflower, french beans) every day. My Lab loves to eat chikku, apples, water melon, mangoes, papaya, musk melon. read more

While the pulp of the fruit is safe for dogs to eat, the plant and pit are moderately toxic to our dogs, and can result in respiratory failure and death. In fact, the plants and pits contain cyanide, so it’s no surprise that they are toxic. read more

Actually, dogs DO eat fruits and veggies. Look at any dog food, dry or canned, and read the list of ingredients. No matter the brand, you’ll see a wide assortment of vegetables, such as white and sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnips, not to mention other things like grains, and assorted meats. read more