Yes.
Dogs can have fleshy fruit parts of oranges because they aren't toxic. But does that mean your dog should eat them? A veterinarian can help you answer that. There are some reasons that impact whether oranges are suitable for your dogs are:
- Weight
- Diabetes or other illness
- Digestive health
Can my dog eat orange peels?
No. Dogs should never eat orange's peel, the white film on the orange's flesh or any other plant part. “It's very important to remove all traces of skin, pith and seeds because these parts can contain toxic compounds,” Dempsey explains.
Can oranges be bad for dogs?
Yes. Oranges have a lot of natural sugar which also means a lot of calories. It's one reason that people and dogs like to eat them, so dogs that are overweight need to avoid oranges. They really don't need to eat extra calories.
It's the same with diabetic dogs. The sugar can cause spikes in dogs' insulin levels.
How many oranges a dog can eat?
Mostly oranges are fed as a treat to dogs. Treats can make up about 10% of your dog's total calories for the day, so for most dogs this means one to three sections.
“You don't want to feed your dog anything that will put him off his nutritionally complete meal,” Purina Senior Nutritionist Jan Dempsey says.
How to start giving oranges to dogs?
“Try feeding a single section to see his reaction. In general, most dogs don't like citrus as these fruits have a greater tendency to have a bitter flavor,” Dempsey says.
This means you have to take things slow.
Never over feed your dog because orange is a citrus fruit and citrus fruit has a lot of acid in it, and this can cause diarrhea or vomiting. Try one orange section a day. If you don't see signs of any side effects, you can keep it up.
Is the Vitamin C in oranges good for dogs?
Dogs can make Vitamin C naturally they do not require any dietary source. We humans need to eat oranges because we cannot produce Vitamin C like dogs.
What types of oranges can dogs eat?
There are different varieties of orange-navel, blood, etc.
Try navel oranges first. They are a seedless variety. Otherwise, when navel oranges are out of season, you need to be sure to remove the seeds inside the fruit along with the peel and pith.
Can dogs drink orange juice?
“We do not recommend this. The juice-even if it is natural-is a concentrated source of the sugars and citric acid from the fruit,” says Dempsey.
Since dogs don't need the vitamins in oranges, orange juice doesn't help them. Water is the best drink to keep your dog hydrated and healthy.
Can dogs eat other citrus fruit?
That depends. Tangerines are a citrus fruit dogs can eat, but feed them sparingly and only the fleshy part.
Like oranges, they are high in sugar and calories. On the other hand, lemons are so acidic they should be avoided.